Aug 25, 2023 | Rental Policy
California has consumer protection laws to regulate late fees and ensure fair treatment of consumers. These laws include the Student Borrower Bill of Rights, which expands borrowers’ rights, the Financial Code, which sets guidelines for late payment charges, and... 
Jun 9, 2023 | Landlord Liability, Property Management Resources, Rental Policy, Tenant Rights
Tenant safety and privacy are measures taken to ensure that tenants are protected from harm and their personal information is kept confidential. These measures include installing smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers, as well as ensuring... 
Feb 1, 2023 | Property Laws, Apartment and Homes, Landlord Liability, Rental Policy
Noise complaints present a complex challenge for landlords who find themselves in the middle of the responsibility chain for both the noise their tenants are subjected to and the noise they cause. On the one hand, your tenants have the right to enjoy a quiet home, and... 
Jan 31, 2023 | Property Management News, Property Management Resources, Rental Policy, Tenant Rights
Tenant eviction will occasionally needed to be dealt with landlords. It’s an undesirable aspect of the business that causes stress for everyone concerned, which is why it’s crucial to thoroughly vet prospective renters in order to look for any history of... 
Jan 25, 2023 | Financial Planning, Property Management News, Rental Policy
Ideally, your tenants will strictly abide by your lease terms, so you won’t ever need to issue a lease violation notice. But you should have a procedure in place in the unlikely event that you need to remind them of the lease conditions. We’ll look at... 
Dec 29, 2022 | Financial Planning, Investment, Rental Policy, Tenant Rights
Tenants break their leases for all sorts of reasons. The reasons could be justified, such as in the case of landlord harassment, habitability issues or being a domestic violence victim. In other cases, though, the reasons are not legally justifiable. For example, a...
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