Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Richard Beckman. Question 1: Did Oakland pass some sort of rent registration rule lately? What happens if I fail to comply? Answer 1: Yes, as reported in last month’s edition of this column, that new rule…
Question One: I normally do not permit dogs in my building. This one applicant pleaded with me to allow him to have a small dog and I am considering his request. Is it permissible to charge a pet deposit? Answer One: A pet deposit is not recognized under California law. All deposits are deemed to…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California property management, followed by answers provided by the law firm of Simone and Blevins. Q: I have not heard from my residential tenant in over a month, have not received rent and I think he abandoned the property. I posted a proper 24-hour notice…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Richard Beckman. Question 1: I read that the city council in San Leandro voted against continuing their eviction moratorium. Is that true? Answer 1: As reported in the last issue, it was noted that while…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California property management, followed by answers provided by the law firm of Simone and Blevins. Q: I rented my condo in La Mesa to a tenant. I recently remodeled the kitchen and bathrooms and want to make sure I protect my investment. Can I…
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 understand that all residential units in the city of Los Angeles require good cause to evict. I recently leased a house to what appeared to be a wonderful couple.…
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 Westminster, California. I understand that my property is subject to Statewide Rent Control and that I am required to have good cause…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Richard Beckman. Question 1: I attended the recent streaming seminar on the eviction moratoriums in Berkeley, Oakland and Alameda County, which was finally being lifted, but would really appreciate another chance to review that information…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Richard Beckman. Question 1: I read the eviction moratoriums in Berkeley, Oakland and Alameda County and they are finally being lifted. Can you explain the details? Answer 1: As noted last month, Alameda County supervisors…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California property management, followed by answers provided by the law firm of Simone and Blevins. Q: My tenant paid his January rent with a personal check. Several days after I deposited the check, the bank notified me that the check was dishonored because there were…