property management | firsttuesday Journal

Property Management 101

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jan 23, 2023 | Charts, Feature Articles, Property Management, Real Estate | 1

Read on for a summary of California property management laws and best practices.

Rent collectible under a lease agreement

by Amy Perry | Jan 13, 2023 | Property Management, Real Estate, Recessions | 1

When a tenant commits a material breach of the lease agreement, possession may terminate. However, the landlord’s right to collect rents throughout the term of the lease remains.

Accept partial rent, retain a tenant

by Amy Perry | Dec 5, 2022 | Property Management, Real Estate, Recessions | 1

How a landlord may deal with delinquent rent in recessionary times.

DRE Hot Seat: Broker frauds his landlord client and tenant

by Amy Perry | Sep 30, 2022 | Fundamentals, Licensing and Education, Property Management, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

This article is part of an ongoing series covering violations of real estate law. Here, the Department of Real Estate (DRE) revoked the California real estate license of a broker acting as a property manager who charged the tenant a greater amount than was paid to the landlord.

DRE Hot Seat: Trust funds are held “in trust” and belong to another

by Amy Perry | Sep 1, 2022 | Fundamentals, Licensing and Education, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

This article is part of an ongoing series covering violations of real estate law. Here, the Department of Real Estate (DRE) revoked the California real estate license of a broker who failed to disburse trust funds to the owner of the funds.

Form-of-the-Week: Work Authorization and Authorization to Provide Services – Forms 108 and 133

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 20, 2022 | Forms, Real Estate | 0

Agents use RPI Forms 108 and 133 to contract for repairs from a service provider on behalf of an owner.

Form-of-the-Week: Exclusive Authorization to Lease Property and Locate Space — Forms 110 and 111

by ft Editorial Staff | Jun 27, 2022 | Forms, Property Management, Real Estate | 0

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.

DRE Hot Seat: Broker engages in trust fund violations and dishonest dealing

by Amy Perry | May 26, 2022 | Fundamentals, Licensing and Education, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

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.