New law allows reusable screening reports for tenants
New California law eases financial burden for prospective tenants during application process.
Read Moreby Adam Kolvas | Dec 2, 2022 | Fair Housing, Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate | 1
New California law eases financial burden for prospective tenants during application process.
Read Moreby Adam Kolvas | Nov 8, 2022 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Property Management, Real Estate | 1
New California law allows pets in low-income housing.
Read Moreby Amy Perry | Nov 1, 2021 | Economics, Property Management, Real Estate, Recessions | 0
Renters living in larger multifamily buildings were more likely to pay their rent during the pandemic than renters living in smaller units owned by mom-and-pop landlords.
Read Moreby Amy Perry | Sep 3, 2021 | Property Management, Real Estate | 3
Although landlords who have lost rental income are more likely to defer maintenance needs on their properties, doing so creates problems. Options are available to assist landlords in providing a habitable and safe environment for their tenants.
Read Moreby Emily Kordys | Dec 22, 2020 | Forms, Real Estate | 1
Form 558 and 559 cover partial payments of rent for commercial and residential tenants.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Oct 20, 2020 | Economics, Los Angeles-Santa Barbara-Ventura, Property Management, Real Estate | 1
Now that the rent cuts have begun, landlords will get in line to remain competitive.
Read Moreby Emily Kordys | Oct 6, 2020 | New Laws, Real Estate | 0
This article covers the mortgage foreclosure and forbearance restrictions created under the Tenant Relief Act of 2020.
Read Moreby Emily Kordys | Sep 28, 2020 | Finance, Laws and Regulations, Real Estate | 0
The September 2020 DBO Bulletin focuses on new tenant and landlord protections and regulatory assistance for communities impacted by California wildfires.
Read Moreby Emily Kordys | Sep 22, 2020 | Feature Articles, Fundamentals, Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Property Management, Real Estate, Recessions | 1
This article is part I of a two-part series covering California’s Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief Stabilization Act of 2020.
Read Moreby Emily Kordys | Sep 8, 2020 | Laws and Regulations, Real Estate | 3
This article is a first in a series covering AB 3088: the Tenant, Homeowner and Small Landlord...
Read Moreby ft Editorial Staff | Apr 23, 2018 | Real Estate | 0
How often do you order a criminal background report on your prospective tenants? Always. (43%, 12...
Read Moreby ft Editorial Staff | Nov 14, 2017 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Property Management, Real Estate | 0
Calif. Business and Professions Code §6103.7; Calif. Civil Code §§1940.05, 1940.2, 1940.3, 1942.5,...
Read Moreby ft Editorial Staff | Oct 23, 2017 | Property Management, Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0
In your experience, what percentage of landlords require tenants to purchase renters insurance?...
Read Moreby Amy Thomas | Oct 15, 2017 | Feature Articles, Property Management, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0
Use these guidelines to determine if a prospective tenant is the right fit for your property.
Read Moreby Sarah Kolvas | Mar 28, 2017 | first tuesday Local, Los Angeles-Santa Barbara-Ventura, Property Management, Real Estate | 0
The HACLA’s new programs encourage landlords to accept Section 8 housing vouchers.
Read Moreby Sarah Kolvas | Jan 31, 2017 | Laws and Regulations, Property Management, Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions | 0
We explore the duties landlords owe to their tenants to ward off crime.
Read Moreby ft Editorial Staff | Nov 21, 2016 | Laws and Regulations, Property Management, Real Estate, Recent Case Decisions | 0
San Francisco Apartment Association v. City and County of San Francisco Facts: The Ellis Act (the...
Read Moreby ft Editorial Staff | Sep 26, 2016 | Property Management, Reader Polls, Real Estate | 0
In your experience, what percentage of landlords require tenants to purchase renters insurance?...
Read Moreby Amy Thomas | Aug 22, 2016 | Bay Area, Property Management, Real Estate | 0
Landlords of rental units old and new offer incentives — but not for the benefit of tenants.
Read Moreby Amy Thomas | Jul 25, 2016 | Bay Area, Property Management, Real Estate | 2
A new website allows tenants to bid for rental units — and landlords to take a cut of the excess rent.
Read MoreCheck out our previous poll here.