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Are Your Building’s Balconies Safe with Dry Rot? (California’s SB 721 and SB 326 Mandate Compliance by Statutory Deadlines) By Omid Ghanadiof, EEEAdvisor Engineering

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As the deadline for the California Balcony Laws SB 721 and SB 326 comes closer and closer, the California-based engineering inspection company, here are more tips for inspections of your buildings and apartments to ensure you can comply correctly and easily. What Must Be Inspected? Exterior Elevated Elements (EEEs) These two state laws are designed…

Are You in Compliance with the EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP Rule)? By Patricia A. Harris

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Was your property built before 1978? If so, lead-based paint was most likely used during the original construction. As the owner, you need to be aware of the dangers of lead-based paint and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) law that affects you. The Law The EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP Rule)…

IN THE NEWS: Governor Newsom Signed Anti-Wage-Garnishment Bill into Law

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SACRAMENTO — Low and middle-income Californians who are struggling to keep up with back-due debt will be able to retain a greater share of their paychecks to avoid falling deeper down a financial hole under legislation signed today by Governor Gavin Newsom. SB 1477, authored by Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont), will provide important relief for…

Something to Think About #123: Part 5: WWII – Henry J. Kaiser (1882 -1967) by Klarise Yahya

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Continued … Every reasonable effort was made to complete Hoover Dam during the bonus period, when incentives would be paid for early completion. To motivate the men working on the grout curtain, concrete pours were scheduled before the curtain was finished. This was supposed to put significant pressure on those workers who were responsible to…

Roofing 101 Series: Hot Mop vs. Torch On: Which is Right for Your Roof? by Steve Pinkus, Owner of Royal Roofing Company

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For your flat or low slope roof, there are more re-roofing options available now than ever. Choosing what’s right for you can be overwhelming if you’re not prepared. Picking a roof can feel harder to do than picking just one ice cream topping at a shop with unlimited options. Unlike dessert, your roof can cost…

Recovering Unpaid Rent Debt Through Small Claims Court By Brian Wallace, SPOSF/SPOSFI Board Member

COVID Laws & News, Magazine Articles, Rent ReliefBy jamil caudang

The COVID-19 emergency and eviction moratorium have left a large number of [California] housing providers with unpaid rent—often in the tens of thousands of dollars. If you are among those who find themselves in this situation, what can you do to recover this unpaid rent? Step One: Talk to Your Renter First Your first step…

The Reports of a Housing Crash Are Missing One Crucial Fact By Sean Michael Cummings, Analyst, True Wealth

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A version of this article first appeared on October 18, 2022 in True Wealth, published by Stansberry & Associates Investment Research, an independent investment research firm. You can visit them at www.stansberryresearch.com. The drumbeat of bad press for housing isn’t slowing down … and recently, we got another addition to the tide of bad news.…

Seven Habits of Highly Successful Property Managers By John Triplett

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What are seven habits of highly successful property managers? Buildium.com did a webinar to explore seven ways that property managers can better organize their daily routines while the chaos of property management problems rage around them. Here are the habits courtesy of Buildium. No. 1 – Make Communication a Core Competency “Create templates for everything, from emails…

A Better, Less Costly Bracing System for Soft-Story Buildings By Thor Matteson, SE, Quake Brace Mfg. Co.

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Earthquakes pose a serious threat to “soft-story” apartment buildings (Figure 1), and by now many owners are aware of this hazard, or of city requirements to strengthen such buildings. My structural engineering firm focused on designing earthquake “retrofits” (structural upgrades to make older buildings more earthquake resistant) almost exclusively for the last 12 years. This…

NEWS RELEASE: Construction Delays are Ongoing as Most Costs Continue to Rise

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[The recent] NMHC Construction Survey found that 90% of respondents reported construction delays[ with 78% of this group reporting delays in permitting and 86% experiencing start delays. Notably, an increasing share of respondents reported delayed starts due to a lack of availability in construction financing—from 7% of respondents in March, to 15% in June, to 31%…

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