property management | firsttuesday Journal

2019 California legislative round-up

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 30, 2019 | Feature Articles, Finance, New Laws, Property Management | 0

This article digests the bills relevant to real estate that passed and were signed into law in California during 2019.

Becoming a property manager in California

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 1, 2019 | Feature Articles, Property Management | 2

This article examines the various requirements to become a property manager in California....

How real estate agents can survive the next recession

by Carrie B. Reyes | Nov 5, 2018 | Economics, Feature Articles | 1

How to recession-proof your real estate practice in preparation for the coming recession.

Letter to the editor: Do I need a license to manage real estate?

by ft Editorial Staff | Oct 30, 2018 | Real Estate | 3

Question: Do I need a real estate license to manage an apartment complex in California? Answer: If...

POLL: How often do you order a criminal background report on prospective tenants?

by 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...

Landlords prohibited from taking action against tenants based on immigration status

by 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,...

POLL: What percentage of landlords require tenants to purchase renters insurance?

by 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?...

Screen tenants without incurring liability

by 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.

Agency Law Disclosure For Leases Greater Than One Year —Form 305-1 and 550-2

by Connor P. Wallmark | Jun 30, 2017 | Forms, Real Estate | 1

The Agency Law Disclosure is a restatement of conduct as voiced by codes and case law. To cover the distinctions in nomenclature between sales and leasing transactions, RPI publishes two different versions of the agency disclosure form to enhance comprehension.

Landlord liability and criminal activity

by 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.

Brokerage Reminder: Unlicensed assistants – supervision required

by ft Editorial Staff | Jan 19, 2017 | Brokerage Reminder, Real Estate, Your Practice | 2

Administrative and nondiscretionary duties Brokers licensed by the California Bureau of Real...

Brokerage Reminder: Property management licensing – keeping employees compliant

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 8, 2016 | Brokerage Reminder, Real Estate | 0

Performance of services in exchange for a fee requires a license When hired primarily to undertake...

CalBRE reinforces license requirement for short-term rentals

by Sarah Kolvas | May 23, 2016 | Laws and Regulations, Real Estate, Your Practice | 1

The CalBRE responds to complaints individuals attempting to apply the “transient occupancy” exemption to perform rental activities requiring a license.