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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Mold — Landlord obligations
New law governs landlord behavior when abating a mold infestation.
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Address discrepancy rules for credit reports
The credit reporting rules MLOs, MLBs, landlords and property managers are to follow on receipt of an address discrepancy notice.
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Safety standards for residential landlords
Landlords and property managers need to comply with reasonable and necessary safety regulations to protect their tenants. The safety requirements below ensure your residential rental property is up to par.
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Fair Housing now prohibits bans on tenants with criminal history
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently released new guidance for the Fair...
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Landlords need to give tenants notice of pesticide application in individual units and common areas
Landlords and property managers are required to provide notice to affected tenants 24 hours before applying pesticide to a residential rental unit.
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