New law allows reusable screening reports for tenants
New California law eases financial burden for prospective tenants during application process.
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Tag: landlords
New California law requires landlords of low-income rental housing to allow pets
New California law allows pets in low-income housing.
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Small landlords less likely to receive rent
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.
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Assistance for landlords deferring maintenance during the pandemic
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.
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Form-of-the-Week: Accepting partial rent payments – Forms 558 and 559
Form 558 and 559 cover partial payments of rent for commercial and residential tenants.
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College town landlords feel the rent crunch first
Now that the rent cuts have begun, landlords will get in line to remain competitive.
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The Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief Stabilization Act of 2020 Part Two: Foreclosure protections for homeowners and small landlords
This article covers the mortgage foreclosure and forbearance restrictions created under the Tenant Relief Act of 2020.
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DBO Bulletin Digest September 2020
The September 2020 DBO Bulletin focuses on new tenant and landlord protections and regulatory assistance for communities impacted by California wildfires.
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The Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief Stabilization Act of 2020 Part 1: Tenant protections
This article is part I of a two-part series covering California’s Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief Stabilization Act of 2020.
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AB 3088: New eviction protections to last through January 2021
This article is a first in a series covering AB 3088: the Tenant, Homeowner and Small Landlord...
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POLL: How often do you order a criminal background report on prospective tenants?
How often do you order a criminal background report on your prospective tenants? Always. (43%, 12...
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Landlords prohibited from taking action against tenants based on immigration status
Calif. Business and Professions Code §6103.7; Calif. Civil Code §§1940.05, 1940.2, 1940.3, 1942.5,...
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POLL: What percentage of landlords require tenants to purchase renters insurance?
In your experience, what percentage of landlords require tenants to purchase renters insurance?...
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Screen tenants without incurring liability
Use these guidelines to determine if a prospective tenant is the right fit for your property.
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Benefits for Section 8 landlords in LA County
The HACLA’s new programs encourage landlords to accept Section 8 housing vouchers.
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Landlord liability and criminal activity
We explore the duties landlords owe to their tenants to ward off crime.
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May a local ordinance prevent landlords from merging rental units after evicting tenants under the Ellis Act?
San Francisco Apartment Association v. City and County of San Francisco Facts: The Ellis Act (the...
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POLL: What percentage of landlords require tenants to purchase renters insurance?
In your experience, what percentage of landlords require tenants to purchase renters insurance?...
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Bay Area landlords offer incentives for expensive rentals
Landlords of rental units old and new offer incentives — but not for the benefit of tenants.
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Tech Corner: Rentberry creates auction platform for the Bay Area
A new website allows tenants to bid for rental units — and landlords to take a cut of the excess rent.
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