The 2013 legislative session closed resulting in a mixed bag of good and bad news for rental property owners. While at least one law which would have had a disastrous effect on landlords was vetoed, several others with
UPDATE: Recently, I wrote an article on the new laws going into effect on January 1, 2014 concerning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The article created
It’s easy to fix up your properties if you have unlimited cash. However, you need to keep your repairs to a minimum to stay profitable. You also need to keep your properties
While market conditions continue to fluctuate, there may be times when you find yourself in a situation where you have no apartments to show. Maybe you don’t have a model or the one you have is “out of commission” or you are in a “make ready” process with the vacant apartments that are available. Recently,…
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld compared babies to an electric blender, filled with food, turned on full power and without the lid! Having raised two children, I confirm
The Californialandlording quiz below is based on laws and landlording rules that should already be or become a part of your management procedures. The purpose of the quiz is to keep
Mayor Ed Lee and Supervisors David Chiu and Jane Kim recently introduced legislation meant to simplify and provide standards for residential tenant hardship
With the housing market collapse, many investors who have been fortunate enough to preserve their cash or maintain access to credit are snapping up incredible deals on residential properties to
Economy Gaining Ground or Treading Water? Recent economic reports continue to be mixed overall, which argues that this lackluster recovery will continue to disappoint. However, some forecasters are feeling a little more upbeat in the last few weeks. Here are a couple of reasons why. First, there are hopeful signs that consumer spending could improve…
Question 1: We just received a judgment against our former tenants as a result of an Unlawful Detainer. How do we get this information recorded on their credit report? Answer 1: Judgments are generally
