California Landlord Legal Questions

Legal Q & A By Richard Beckman, Esq.

Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws, followed by answers provided by Attorney Richard Beckman. Question One: We have a no-pet policy in our eight-unit apartment building. One tenant got a note from their doctor so he could keep their dog, as an Emotional Support Animal. In the meantime,…

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California Rent Control

Legal Q & A  Dennis Block

Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California and Orange County rent control laws, followed by answers provided by eviction attorney Dennis Block.   Question One: My property is subject to Statewide Rent Control (AB 1482). What is the permissible rent increase at this time? My property is located in Torrance. Answer One:…

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Los Angeles Rent Control

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: My property is subject to Statewide Rent Control (AB 1482). What is the permissible rent increase at this time? My property is located in Torrance. Answer One: Yearly rent increases…

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California Rent Control Questions

Legal Q & A  Dennis Block

  Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California and Orange County rent control laws, followed by answers provided by eviction attorney Dennis Block.   Question One: My property is located in Fullerton and is subject to the Renters Protection Act (AB 1482). My tenant has asked for permission to bring in a…

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California Landlord Legal Questions

Legal Q & A  By Richard Beckman, Esq.

  Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws, followed by answers provided by Attorney Richard Beckman.   Question 1: Can tenants legally decline pest control treatment at their apartment? I am having a professional pest control company service a 14-unit apartment complex but two units are denying treatment. If…

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Los Angeles Rent Control

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: My property is located in the City of Los Angeles and is subject to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO). My tenant has asked for permission to bring in a…

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Los Angeles Rent Control

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: We’ve heard that Los Angeles County now requires a tenant to owe more than twice the fair market rent before a landlord can serve a notice for nonpayment of rent. Is…

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