This article discusses abuse, theft, and fraud schemes related to Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs).
MLO Mentor: HECM fraud and abuse
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Today’s first-time homebuyers are priced out of buying — and also renting
As first-time homebuyers try to muscle their way into today’s highly competitive housing market, many are finding themselves priced out of buying — and renting, too.
Does a local ordinance for commercial property zoning which prohibits short-term occupancies apply to residential properties when rented for a short term?
Protect Our Neighborhoods v. City of Palm Springs
Lease agreements and property management forms
Download real estate forms for all property management situations in California.
As California’s rent relief funds run low, fraudsters rush to pilfer cash
As California’s rent relief program runs empty on key money, fraud claims will need to be minimized.
COVID-19 eviction noticing rules extended for ERA applicants
A last-minute law change is extending the additional steps landlords need to take to evict a tenant due to nonpayment of rent.
Stepping up your modern apartment marketing
This article revolves around property management skills in the age of modern marketing – information that can be useful for both new and experienced landlords.
May a residential subtenant retain possession when the master tenant defaults on rent, a three-day notice to pay is served, the subtenant tenders the delinquent rent, and the tenant vacates?
Lara v. Menchini
New mold disclosure mandated for residential rentals
Residential landlords need to provide some extra paperwork at the time they enter into a rental or lease agreement.
Errata & Updates
The amount of security deposit residential landlords may charge have changed in 2024.
Read the new restrictions on residential security deposits.
06/25: The 2025 rules for buyer representation and fee-splitting avoidance are currently being edited into this e-book.