While the rental units in a multi-unit residential complex can often look similar, the tenants that occupy them are often very different. Some may like to take long, hot showers, while others may prefer to run their air conditioning units on high nonstop during the...
Construction sites can be dangerous areas, but when everyone focuses on safety, accidents are easily avoidable. As the business owner, you need to put a prevention plan in place to help stop accidents. With a proper prevention plan, your California construction site...
Owning a rental property can be a lucrative business for California residents, but many do not fully realize the numerous responsibilities that come with being a landlord. These go beyond maintaining residential premises that are safe and comfortable for tenants. In...
When you purchase real estate in California, the seller and/or listing agent must disclose any material defects. A material defect is a problem or issue with the property that could negatively affect your decision to buy. The law requires sellers to disclose material...
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution. It often gets credit for reducing the costs and time investment of litigation. However, you may not always wish to go through mediation to handle your real estate disputes in California. Unfortunately, you may not...
California landlord and tenant relationships can be complicated. Most landlords want to keep the relationship as smooth as possible. The most vulnerable times for a property owner and tenant is the move in and move out times. If a tenant moves out, you need to make...
If you rent a California residence, then odds are you want to feel secure in your house or apartment. You do not want to have to worry about finding a new place to live at a moment’s notice. The housing market is difficult to navigate when you have a lot of time to...
The economy is a tricky thing. When one segment has an issue, it tends to bleed into the other segments. That is what is happening with the real estate market in California thanks to issues with trade in the U.S. economy. According to The Mercury News, new trade wars...
The basic steps to evict a tenant in California remain the same whether that tenant is commercial or residential. As the landlord, it is essential that you follow the right steps or you could face legal issues with getting the tenant removed from the property....
Owning residential real estate in a state like California can be a great investment. That said, becoming a landlord can also be a source of great frustration without having the right tenants occupying your building. As noted by RentPrep, there is most certainly a...