Form-of-the-Week: Work Authorization and Authorization to Provide Services – Forms 108 and 133
Agents use RPI Forms 108 and 133 to contract for repairs from a service provider on behalf of an owner.
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Form-of-the-Week: Exclusive Authorization to Lease Property and Locate Space — Forms 110 and 111
A leasing agent uses RPI Forms 110 and 111 to establish the employment between a landlord or tenant and enforce fee collection upon the fulfillment of the client’s objectives.
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DRE Hot Seat: Broker engages in trust fund violations and dishonest dealing
This article is part of an ongoing series covering violations of real estate law. Here, the Department of Real Estate (DRE) restricted the California real estate license of a broker who engaged in dishonest dealing with clients, committed trust fund violations and failed to adequately supervise.
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May a city enforce a local ordinance preventing residential landlords from demanding an above-market rent increase to gain possession when they are exempt from rent control?
San Francisco Apartment Association v. City and County of San Francisco
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Is an owner who fails to timely assert their ownership of land laying beyond a fence barred from claiming trespass?
Johnson v. Little Rock Ranch, LLC
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May the owner of an apartment file an inverse condemnation claim for a taking by a contractor due to a ruptured water line on the property?
Foley Investments, L.P. v. Alisal Water Corporation
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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
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Property Management 101
Read on for a summary of California property management laws and best practices.
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Lease agreements and property management forms
Download real estate forms for all property management situations in California.
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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.
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Brokerage Reminder: Unlicensed assistants and finders – supervision required
Brokers who hire unlicensed assistants and finders need to continuously supervise their employees and adhere to Department of Real Estate (DRE) guidelines.
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Brokerage Reminder: Protect yourself – and your clients – against adverse possession
A weekly reminder to stay on top of your practice from first tuesday’s in-house broker!
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Brokerage Reminder: Property management licensing
Beware: license required! Managing an apartment complex or any other income-producing property...
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2019 California legislative round-up
This article digests the bills relevant to real estate that passed and were signed into law in California during 2019.
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Becoming a property manager in California
This article examines the various requirements to become a property manager in California....
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How real estate agents can survive the next recession
How to recession-proof your real estate practice in preparation for the coming recession.
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Letter to the editor: Do I need a license to manage real estate?
Question: Do I need a real estate license to manage an apartment complex in California? Answer: If...
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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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