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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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.  Discriminatory questions  In a rental application, you may ask a tenant to […]

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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 mean you must take it to court right away. Today […]

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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 protections, there are important takeaways for landlords to be aware of.  […]

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If the owner of a property adjacent to yours builds a structure that intrudes on your land, or over it, this is an encroachment. It can be very frustrating to have another party encroach on your property, especially if you make money from the commercial use of it. Fortunately, according to FindLaw, there are many […]

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According to Housing Community Investment Department, nearly 60% of Los Angeles residents live in rentals. Leasing a property to a tenant comes with rules and regulations. As far as tenants have their rights, landlords have the right to evict them if they cannot adhere to the lease agreement.  However, a landlord needs a good reason for […]

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Some people dream of providing adequately for their families so that everyone is comfortable. There would be no more couponing in the grocery store or second-guessing a reasonable upgrade of the family vehicle. This is the six-figure American dream in most cases. Some others dream a little bigger: more along the lines of how to […]

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Not every real estate disagreement has to make its way to a courtroom. There are times when alternative options may provide benefits to both parties. It may help to preserve privacy and protect the reputation of both parties involved. The resolution process is also usually less drawn out and more cost effective.  Cornell Law School […]

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