Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California rent control laws followed by answers provided by Attorney Richard Beckman. Question 1: When does Assembly Bill 12 go into effect in California? How does it affect landlords and is the bill retroactive? Will landlords have to return security deposits that they already hold…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California property management, followed by answers provided by the law firm of Simone and Blevins. Definitions Used in This Article Assistance animal is a term used to describe both 1) a service animal and 2) a support animal also known as an emotional support animal.…
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: I heard that we can no longer charge a security deposit equal to two months rent. How did this become the law? I do not feel comfortable…
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 have a tenant who has additional people and pets occupying the premises. In addition, they have installed a ceiling fan. These are all in violation of the rental agreement. What type…
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 have a tenant who recently died while inside the apartment unit. This tenant had a live-in caretaker. In the last few months this caretaker would be the one who would…
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: I have a tenant who recently died while inside the apartment unit. This tenant had a live-in caretaker. In the last few months this caretaker would be the…
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: I have a Section 8 tenant. The rent that I am receiving is far below the market for this single-family residence. I know that I can increase the…
Below are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California property management, followed by answers provided by the law firm of Simone and Blevins. Effective June 24, 2023, the city of San Diego enacted the new Residential Tenant Protections. Ordinance No. O-21647. This new ordinance amended and replaced the Tenant’s Right to Know Ordinance…
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 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…