It’s hard to believe another year has gone by. Although a lot has changed over this past year, one sad constant has been the steady stream of lawsuits I am seeing filed by unhappy resident managers. On the brighter side, though, I believe many of these lawsuits likely can be avoided in the future with…
Below is a list of some new laws that will affect most owners of rental properties in California. To see each law in its entirety, please visit http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov./ Assembly Bill 1620 -Right of disabled tenant in locally rent-controlled property to move to first floor unit at same rental rate – (Effective January 1, 2024) Allows…
Owning a rental property can be a great source of passive income, but it also comes with a lot of legal responsibilities and potential lawsuits. California has some of the most comprehensive rental laws in the United States, encompassing tenant rights, habitable living spaces, constraints on rental price increases, and guidelines regarding security deposits. The…
Note to readers: The below tips are shared by landlords nationwide –please be sure to check the rental laws in your jurisdiction, as they may differ from suggestions in this article. Don’t Jump Just Cuz They Say Jump! One landlord shared how over time he has come to the point where he would rather…
The below letter was sent out by Attorney Michael Millman. Dear Friends: Although every tenant activist affirms and agrees that upon the completion and passing of a comprehensive statewide rent control law, (AB 1482), there would be no further challenge or attack on the “protections” secured by the 1995 Costa-Hawkins Fair Housing Act. It appears…
In San Francisco and other rent-controlled jurisdictions, the longer the tenant resides in the unit, the cheaper his or her rent becomes. As a result, tenants are discouraged from moving on to new housing, allowing for additional opportunities for housing to actually open up. Tenants who have a rental agreement in a building subject…
I continue in this article to share my insights and experiences defending property owners and management companies so that, hopefully, you gain a better appreciation for how your actions – or inaction – could be planting the seeds of future legal problems with your on-site managers. As in Part I of this article (AOA…
This is an urgent request for all taxpayers in Los Angeles County to call the Capitol TODAY and urge a “NO” vote on Assembly Bill 1679. AB 1679 is a gut-and-amend bill, a trick used by politicians to strip all the language out of a harmless bill and turn it into something completely different. In…
Negative online reviews are a thorn in the bicycle tire of every property manager. Everything may be rolling along smoothly until they strike and they can be completely deflating. The frustration that accompanies negative online feedback, especially when it’s unwarranted or unfounded, can trigger property managers to react defensively. However, countering a damaging review…
Ironically, it’s not just tenants that don’t understand renter’s insurance, but it’s also landlords as well. Here’s why it’s important and here’s also what you need to know as a landlord. Your Insurance Covers Your Property Or at least it should if you’re properly insured! Depending on the type or amount of insurance, this…