Tenants are thinking a little differently now post-pandemic, so what are the 3 most important things to tenants and what things in rentals are they are looking for these days? There is no argument that the best tenants are the ones who pay rent on time, have long-term leases, and respect the properties they occupy. As…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California property management and resident manager laws followed by answers. Q: My tenant provided me with a police report stating that he is a victim of domestic violence. The restraining order listed that the restrained party was his ex-wife who does not live at the…
The Big Show You’ll want to remember to mark your calendars for the big “Million Dollar Trade Show and Landlording Conference” next month. The big show will be held on Thursday, October 27 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Hall C, 300 East Ocean! You’ll meet vendors galore with new products and services; you…
For 40 years my wife and I have owned rental property. For 35 years I have been a San Diego apartment broker. I learned a lot, too much the hard way. Some of what I learned is summarized below. Too many aspiring buyers think the seller is their toughest opponent. Most don’t realize other unseen…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California property management and resident manager laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Franco Simone. Q: I rented my condo in Mission Valley to a couple. I recently remodeled the kitchen and bathrooms and want to make sure I protect my investment. Can I charge…
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 am in the middle of an eviction and I got word that a plumbing repair is required which affects two units. I need access to the unit which is under…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Franco Simone. Q: My neighbor told me that California passed a new law about emotional support animals. I was recently contacted by one of my tenants informing me that they required an emotional support cat and…
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: One of my tenants called me and told me the tenant in the neighboring apartment was running a daycare out of the apartment. Can I…
Santa Ana is a city with beautiful historical architecture and an emerging art district that is surrounded by trendy restaurants. In addition, there’s many great attractions such as the Bowers Museum, the Lyon Air Museum and the Discovery Cube Museum. Santa Ana has the advantage of being centrally located in Orange County and has a…
Below is information on the current requirements of filing in Small Claims Court for unpaid rent, written by Eviction Attorney Dennis Block. Unpaid Rent and Small Claims Court Suing in Small Claims Court has always been an effective remedy for landlords to obtain a judgment for rent owed. In the past, there was a…