Is a landlord liable for injuries to a motorist on an adjacent roadway caused by a tenant’s livestock known to the landlord to be fenced in on the property?
Estate of St. John v. Schaeffler
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Form-of-the-Week: The Right of First Refusal to Buy — Form 579
A landlord and tenant may agree to grant the tenant a right of first refusal in an addendum to the lease agreement using RPI Form 579.
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Does a property manager owe a duty of care to resolve disputes between neighbors?
A California appeals court holds a property manager’s duty of care does not encompass resolving disputes between neighbors.
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Is a residential landlord liable for injuries caused by a tenant’s dogs when the landlord is unaware the dogs are potentially violent?
In re: Fraser v. Farvid Facts: A landlord rents a single family residence (SFR) to a tenant. The...
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Is a tenant in a subsidized low-income housing development entitled to money losses when a landlord serves an improper notice to terminate the tenancy?
Campbell v. FPI Management, Inc. Facts: A residential landlord rents a unit in a federally...
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Landlords of prospective Section 8 tenants must allow credit history alternatives
The credit check requirement is a major roadblock for prospective Section 8 tenants who are otherwise qualified to pay rent.
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Bankruptcy’s tie to homeownership
Bankruptcy numbers were artificially low in 2020-2021. Prepare for today’s zombie businesses to fold with the 2023 recession.
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New law removes obstacles for tenants terminating their lease due to domestic violence
Tenants dealing with abusive living conditions will now have a much easier time terminating their lease.
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Right to Enter and Exhibit Unit to Buyers — For Residential and Nonresidential Rentals — RPI Form 116
Download the Form This form is used by the owner of a rental property when listed for sale and before showing rented units to prospective buyers, to advise the tenants the property is “For Sale” and that during the...
Read MoreNotice to Occupant of Entry and Completion of Showing — For Residential and Commercial Rentals — RPI Form 116-1
Download the Form This form is used by the owner of a rental property listed for sale when with a prospective buyer they have entered and shown the unit based on the 120-day “For Sale” notice previously served on the...
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Form-of-the-Week: Right to Enter and Exhibit Unit to Buyers and Notice to Occupant of Entry and Completion of Showing — Forms 116 and 116-1
A seller of a rental property uses RPI Form 116 when the rental is listed for sale to advise the tenant they will show the unit to prospective buyers and RPI Form 116-1 to advise the tenant the entry has been completed.
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Renters optimistic to move in 2022 — but turnover remains low
Those looking to move are feeling confident, but limited inventory and rising interest rates is raining on the parade.
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New California law to require investigation for hazardous properties
New law passed to require investigation for hazard complaints.
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Attornment clauses in nonresidential leases
This article discusses attornment, subordination and nondisturbance clauses in nonresidential...
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Form-of-the-Week: Assignment of Lease – Forms 595 and 596
RPI Forms 595 and 596 transfer a leasehold interest in the property to the buyer for either owners/landlords or tenants/lessees.
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First-time homebuyers and new housing
Young homebuyers are expected to give residential construction a boost in the coming years.
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May a tenant be forced to arbitrate habitability disputes under an arbitration provision in a lease agreement?
Williams v. 3620 W. 42nd Street, Inc.
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Form-of-the-Week: The tenant lease worksheet and exclusive authorization to locate space – getting the best for your tenant while protecting your fee – Forms 111 and 555
Form 111 and 555 show agents and brokers how to efficiently negotiate a commercial lease arrangement.
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