Eventually, it happens. You run into your first bad tenant which leads to a tenant eviction. Unfortunately, this usually happens more often in your beginning years as a landlord. Right when you have the least extra cash flow and the most faith in humanity. Now, not to say it happens to everyone and not to say…
(Court Rules Landlords Can Ask Tenants About Criminal History!) Washington, D.C.: On March 21, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that the government cannot prevent landlords from asking about applicants’ criminal histories when selecting tenants. In 2017, Seattle passed the “Fair Chance Housing Ordinance,” forbidding landlords from asking about or…
Have you or your tenants been caught up in multiple Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuits? The ADA lawsuits are on the rise in the first quarter of 2023, so be proactive and avoid these costly lawsuits. If you are caught up in an ADA lawsuit, we highly suggest you work with a qualified ADA…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California property management and Section 8 tenants followed by answers provided by the law firm of Simone and Blevins. Q: I own a house in Chula Vista that I want to rent out. My friend told me that my rental property is exempt from the new…
Co-sponsored by Susan Eggman (D-Stockton) and approved by Governor Newsom on September 27, 2022, SB 1017 allows survivors who are tenants to retain their current housing, avoid eviction and even sue their landlord who tries to unlawfully evict them because of the abuse. “There are already significant protections in place in California for survivors; one…
An Oregon judge has sided with landlords over the city of Eugene’s attempt to cap tenant screening fees at ten dollars ($10), according to reports. Two property management groups had sued the city over a city-imposed ten dollar ($10) cap on rental applicant screening fees. Thorin Properties and Jennings Group, Inc., charged in the lawsuit that…
A resident has informed management that they need a reasonable accommodation for the medical use of marijuana – Now what? Are there any scenarios where you can ignore or deny a medical use of marijuana request without processing a reasonable accommodation request? Which types of properties are able to consider this type of request? If…
The city of Los Angeles has expanded renter protections. The new protections now cover ALL RENTALS, including condominiums and single family homes in the City of L.A. NEW LAWS AND PROCEDURES Renter Protections Notice All residential rental property owners must provide a “Notice of Renters’ Protections” to tenants who begin or renew their tenancy on or…
Owners, franchisors, architects, designers and building contractors who participate in the design and construction of shopping centers, strip centers, hotels, apartment buildings, restaurants and other places that are open to the public must ensure that these facilities comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). Preventing ADA mistakes is much less expensive if the mistakes…
Legal Alert | Deadline 02/28/2023 Chula Vista Residential Tenant Protection Ordinance ATTENTION ALL CHULA VISTA LANDLORDS: YOU MUST PROVIDE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING NOTICES TO YOUR TENANTS BY 02/28/2023 REQUIRED BY THE CHULA VISTA RESIDENTIAL TENANT PROTECTION ORDINANCE (TPO). (1) Notice of Exemption OR (2) Notice Chula Vista TPO Applies How do I find out…