When you rent out property to tenants, you have a responsibility to inform them of certain information, such as problems or defects on the property. The act of sharing this information with prospective tenants is a disclosure.  If someone has died on the property, is this a fact that you have to disclose to tenants? […]

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California real estate professionals like you may sometimes get into disputes. Whether it is with a client or someone else, disputes are harrowing. Even professionals find these situations stressful.  There are different ways to handle disputes. Some methods are better suited to certain situations than others. Mediation and arbitration are two of these methods.  How […]

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Residential rent control is a cap on the amount of money a landlord can charge tenants per month to lease a living space. It is beneficial for residential tenants because it prevents their rent from increasing to something more than they can afford. However, what is beneficial in residential real estate can be detrimental to […]

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As someone who works in construction, you may have recently had a client ask you for an escrow holdback agreement. This can occur whether you are building new construction or providing renovation and repair services.  If you are not yet familiar with escrow, it is when a neutral third party holds money pending a specified outcome. […]

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Whether you are looking for property to set up business or you have commercial property that you wish to rent out, it is helpful to understand how commercial leases work. Commercial leases are beneficial for many types of businesses, as they allow owners to save capital and put more into their business. Furthermore, the terms […]

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As a property owner, you may eventually face a landlord and tenant dispute. While no one wants to handle this type of dispute, it is common for property owners to have to deal with it. Odds are, you will have to eventually. If you must evict a tenant, you need to ensure that you do so […]

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Mold is a natural fungus that thrives in moist environments. It is not uncommon for mold to grow in areas of the home, such as in bathrooms, beneath the sink or in basements. Though molds are not poisonous in and of themselves, some do product mycotoxins, which can exacerbate certain health conditions. Almost all molds, […]

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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 landlord in person and he or she suddenly has a change of heart […]

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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 candidate.  However, there are times when eviction […]

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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 spot other dangers as effectively. To protect themselves and their tenants, it may help […]

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