Los Angeles Law Blog
Can a landlord refuse to provide accommodations for my disability?
Under the Fair Housing Act, property owners cannot discriminate against you based on your disability. Most often, when people think about the Fair Housing Act, they think about it in reference to being offered or declined housing. For instance, if you meet with your...
What should I know when evicting a tenant?
No landlord looks forward to evicting a tenant. The legal process associated with eviction costs both money and time, especially if the tenant disputes your claims. You will also need to find a new tenant to occupy the property, and it can take time to find an ideal...
When asbestos in buildings makes tenants sick
Whether renting office spaces or apartments, property owners have an obligation to ensure the safety of their properties for tenants’ use. While they may easily identify and resolve some potential hazards, such as a stairwell in ill-repair, property owners may not...
Know the laws for finding and screening tenants
When you own commercial apartment or home rentals, you are responsible for following state, local and federal laws for tenant screening. Failure to do so can result in an expensive lawsuit. These are the key regulations for fair tenant screening in Los Angeles. ...
Can you solve disputes with tenants outside of court?
In California, tenants and landlords across the board must have a working relationship. It is important for both parties to coexist in peace. Unfortunately, as humans, disputes are an inevitable part of life. But because you have a dispute with a tenant, that does not...
Back rent and disputes involving tenants
In recent weeks, many people across the U.S. have lost their jobs. This often results in financial strain, such as the inability to pay bills, including rent. As a landlord, there are a host of factors to take into consideration when it comes to back rent, especially...
3 common reasons business partnerships fail
If you have a brilliant idea for a product or service, you are probably itching to get it to consumers. After all, running a business is a good way to achieve the American dream. If starting a business venture on your own seems out of reach, forming a successful...
What properties make good commercial real estate investments?
When your partnership or investment firm decides to dive into the commercial real estate market, it is essential to understand that not all types of commercial properties are strong investment prospects. Each individual property has its own unique advantages and...
How do you form an REIT in California?
Most everybody in the real estate business is familiar with real estate investment trusts. If you are considering opening your venture to a wider selection of investors or minimizing tax impact on investment profits, this could be a good way to organize. However,...
Housing Rights Center explains new state law and fair housing
A new law took effect in California on January first, which affects how much landlords are able to increase rent. The Housing Rights Center held a meeting recently to discuss the new housing and rent policies. While the meeting focused largely on the new tenant...
