The credit check requirement is a major roadblock for prospective Section 8 tenants who are otherwise qualified to pay rent.
Landlords of prospective Section 8 tenants must allow credit history alternatives
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New security deposit limitations for California’s residential landlords
Security deposit rules are tightening for California residential landlords in 2024.
Federal multi-family building incentives for California builders
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) adds several incentives for builders and multi-family property owners making energy efficient improvements.
Form-of-the-Week: 48-hour Notice of Intent to Enter Dwelling, and Statement of Deficiencies on Joint Pre-Expiration Inspection — Forms 567-2 and 567-3
A landlord or property manager uses RPI Forms 567-2 and 567-3 to notify the tenant of the hour and date of a pre-expiration inspection, and provide the tenant an itemized list of repairs and cleaning the tenant needs to remedy or eliminate to avoid a deduction of costs from the security deposit
May a landlord maintain an unlawful detainer (UD) action against a tenant who had a prior conflict with the landlord when the landlord intends to remove the property from the rental market?
640 Octavia, LLC. v. Karl Heinz Pieper
Is a tenant in a multi-unit residential property liable for injuries incurred by an invited guest in a common area?
Moses v. Roger-McKeever
Updates to the Tenant Protection Act (TPA) tighten loopholes and up enforcement
Under SB 567, the allowances for a no fault eviction have narrowed.
Rental vacancies advance; rents fall back. Surprised?
The rent is still too darn high — but not as high as it was yesterday here in California.
Form-of-the-Week: Bed Bug Addendum and Statement of Pest Control Operator’s Findings — Forms 563-2 and 563-3
A landlord or property manager uses RPI Forms 563-2 and 563-3 to notify a tenant of bed bug prevention strategies and the pest control operator’s observations when a bed bug infestation has been inspected.
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.