The answer to this question might sound simple, but in fact, it is a very difficult question to answer. Most important is that you have to know what your goals are regarding your real estate investments. Of course, there is no one right answer to this question, because if you’re a small investor, it’s often…
When recession fears rise, budget cuts often follow—and education directors are being asked to make hard choices. Training programs frequently top the list of cuts, especially those perceived as non-essential or deferrable. At first glance, trimming fair housing training may seem like a logical decision. But beneath the surface, that cut often becomes a costly…
What are landlords supposed to do if and when ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) arrives at your rental property? According to ICE, their agents are tasked with “finding and deporting specific individuals based on existing deportation orders and criminal convictions.” Contrary to the hyperbole in the news, ICE says it “does not conduct raids or…
It has been another frenetic year – election years often are, and the general state of many parts of the world remains uncertain. But one thing I do know – here at home, many resident managers (and their lawyers) are hard at work scrutinizing whether they are being paid properly, ever-ready to assert claims if…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking action against Invitation Homes, the country’s largest single-family rental landlord, for deceiving renters about rental costs, according to a release. The FTC complaint is seeking $48 million for an array of unlawful actions against consumers, including deceiving renters about lease costs, charging undisclosed junk fees, failing to inspect…
Navigating the legalities of marijuana use within property management is an ongoing challenge, as states increasingly adopt diverse regulations. This variance between state and federal laws places property managers in a complex position, tasked with adhering to legal requirements while addressing the needs and rights of residents. This article provides a comprehensive overview for property…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California property management, followed by answers provided by the law firm of Simone and Blevins. Question One: I have an apartment building in City Heights and my tenant is complaining to me that they have cockroaches. I told them they need to keep the apartment in…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Richard Beckman. Question One: Is it legal for an HOA to impose a $250 non-refundable fee just to move in and out of the building? Answer One: Yes, an HOA can charge an owner move in/move…
The Justice Department, together with the Attorneys General of North Carolina, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Minnesota, Oregon, Tennessee, and Washington, filed a civil antitrust lawsuit today against RealPage Inc. for its unlawful scheme to decrease competition among landlords in apartment pricing and to monopolize the market for commercial revenue management software that landlords use to price…
Legal Q & A Dennis Block Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by eviction attorney Dennis Block. Question One: I recently leased a unit in the city of Pacoima to a gentleman. He had actually produced his own credit report, which indicated he…