Attorney Dennis Block -Landlord Tenant Podcasts: Recent Episodes
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Landlord Tenant Issues Regarding California Law. Topics Deal With Questions And Answers Regarding The Rights And Obligations Of Landlords And Tenants. The Podcast Features The Premier Eviction Attorney Dennis Block And His Co-Host Zachary Lawrence Of Parkside Property Management.
A vacant property can become a nightmare when squatters use a fraudulent lease to claim tenancy. This video explores property damage, police inaction, forcible detainer, and practical steps landlords can take to protect their units.
California landlords, beware: the rules for challenging a biased judge may have just changed. This hard-hitting seminar breaks down CCP § 170.6, the California Supreme Court's decision in J.O. v. Superior Court, and what the ruling could mean for landlords facing costly delays, courtroom bias, and an uneven playing field.
Managing California rental property isn't a one-time task; it's an ongoing operation. In this video, we break down the essential compliance notices and annual audits every California landlord needs to master to stay protected and legal.
Thinking about buying a rental property that's already occupied? It can be a great shortcut to instant cash flow, but it also comes with hidden risks that won't show up in a listing photo. In this podcast, we break down the essential due diligence steps you need to take to protect your investment and avoid expensive "inherited" problems.
Are you a landlord dealing with a tenant who stopped paying rent and suddenly claims the unit is "uninhabitable"? You aren't alone. In this seminar, we break down how the California implied warranty of habitability—originally designed as a "shield" for tenant safety—has been transformed into a "sword" for professional rent dodgers.
We trace the legal shift from the landmark Green v. Superior Court case to modern-day abuses where tenants:
Withhold rent without ever giving the landlord notice of a problem.
Refuse repair crews entry to the unit, then complain that nothing was fixed.
Intentionally cause or worsen conditions to bait a housing authority citation.
Use cosmetic maintenance issues (like scuffed floors or old paint) as an excuse to live for free.
In this podcast, you will learn: *
The "Notice" Defense: Why you can't be held liable for what you weren't told.
*Access Denied: How documenting refused entry can kill a habitability defense.
*Substantial vs. Cosmetic: Knowing the difference between a code violation and a minor inconvenience.
The Rent Reduction Formula: Why a leaky faucet doesn't mean the tenant owes $0 in rent. *Landlord Strategy: 5 critical questions to build your record for court and protect your cash flow.
Stopping the "Habitability Scam" requires a professional, evidence-based response. Learn how to document your diligence, prove tenant interference, and hold non-paying tenants accountable under California Civil Code §§ 1941.1, 1941.2, and 1954.
Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes and provides a general overview of legal concepts. It is not intended as specific legal advice for your individual case. Always consult with a qualified attorney regarding your specific situation.
California housing providers are operating in one of the most regulated environments in the country. With AB 1482 (Statewide Rent Control) capping increases while insurance, labor, and maintenance costs skyrocket, many landlords find themselves stuck with units rented significantly below market value. In this seminar, we explore a powerful, lawful tool within AB 1482 that allows owners to reposition their property and return units to fair market rent: the Substantial Renovation.
🏠 Buying Occupied Foreclosures: The Hidden Risks You Need to Know!
Purchasing a foreclosure can look like a golden opportunity, but if that property is occupied, your "dream deal" can quickly turn into a legal and financial nightmare. In today's episode, we dive deep into the complexities of buying occupied foreclosed properties and why the lowest purchase price isn't always the best deal.
Whether it's a former owner refusing to leave or a tenant protected by complex rent-control laws, taking possession is rarely as simple as it seems. We break down the absolute essentials every investor must know before they head to the auction.
Most people say the homeless crisis is impossible to solve or will take decades to fix. They're wrong. In this seminar, I explain why the crisis persists—not because of a lack of laws, but because of a deliberate refusal to enforce them.
I break down the massive impact encampments are having on residential property values, small businesses, and the quality of life for the working class. More importantly, I provide a clear, 7-day roadmap to reclaim our public spaces and get people the help they actually need.
Has the legal system stolen your property rights? Inspired by the anthem "We're Not Gonna Take It," this video exposes how modern eviction laws have tilted the scales, turning property ownership into a financial liability. We explore a system that rewards litigation delays, forces landlords to pay "cash for keys," and hides eviction histories from the public record.
What We Discuss:
The "Stay" Strategy: How tenants use jury demands and motions to live rent-free for months. Funded Imbalance: Why taxpayers fund tenant lawyers while landlords foot the bill for taxes, mortgages, and litigation.
The Sealing of Records: The hidden risks created by California's eviction record policies.
Necessary Reforms: Why requiring rent deposits during disputes is the first step toward restoring balance.
Next Week: "One Week to Solve the Homelessness Crisis: Why Cities Refuse to Enforce the Law" — LIVE June 27th at 3pm!
Renting out a converted garage or basement might seem like an easy way to boost your monthly income, but in high-protection zones like Los Angeles, it can quickly spiral into a legal and financial nightmare.
This seminar explores why unpermitted rental units are often referred to as "The $50,000 Mistake." We will break down the hidden traps landlords face when an illegal dwelling is discovered—from mandatory tenant relocation fees reaching over $26,000 to the total loss of back-rent and the looming threat of civil lawsuits.
Top 10 Costly Mistakes New Landlords Make (and How to Avoid Them!)
Are you a new landlord in California feeling overwhelmed by the horror stories? Most expensive rental mistakes aren't caused by "bad luck"—they are caused by a lack of a system.
In this video, we break down the 10 most common pitfalls that cost Mom-and-Pop owners, real estate investors, and property management companies thousands of dollars in legal fees and lost rent. From the "Jurisdiction Trap" in Los Angeles to the dangers of accepting partial payments, we cover the essential rules you need to know to protect your investment.
URGENT for California landlords and housing providers: AB 2042 would make it easier to challenge default judgments years later, creating costly delays and uncertainty for small property owners, debt collectors, and process servers. Find your California State Senator and urge them to vote NO on AB 2042 today: You can locate your State Senator on the website below which will allow you to send a message from site.
https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/
Suggested Message to Your Senator
"I am a California housing provider/property owner and I am concerned about the unintended consequences of AB 2042. The bill would increase costs, delays, and legal uncertainty for landlords while discouraging investment in rental housing. I am especially concerned that legally completed substitute service could still be challenged later based on claims of lack of actual notice. California needs balanced housing policies that protect both tenants and housing providers. Please oppose AB 2042 or support amendments that reduce the burden on rental housing providers."
2026-Top 10 California landlord questions answered—covering evictions, rent increases, tenant rights, and how to protect yourself legally. Learn the rules.
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Landlords: You are the new target for personal injury attorneys. As the legal market becomes saturated, attorneys are pivoting toward residential landlords.
In this seminar, "The Silent Killers of Landlords," we reveal how to protect your assets from the two biggest legal threats today:
Discrimination and Habitability claims. What you'll learn:
Bulletproof Leasing: Establishing written criteria and navigating new California application fee laws.
Section 8 Protocols: How to properly screen without triggering discrimination lawsuits.
Habitability Defense: Proactive maintenance and documentation strategies to stop "slumlord" allegations before they start.
Risk Management: Handling mold, inspections, and local compliance to stay lawsuit-proof.
Protect your investment. Learn how to identify and eliminate the silent killers of your rental business.
The City of Los Angeles has spun a tangled web of requirements, so suffocating that it's now impossible for a landlord to serve a simple 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit. This isn't about tenant protection—it's a calculated scheme to disenfranchise property owners. Don't believe me? Just Watch!
Is the Los Angeles County Sheriff intentionally understaffed to prevent evictions? We investigate the 2-3-month backlog, the Board of Supervisors' latest moves, and a proposed fix for the housing crisis.
Discover the critical legal differences between a guest and a tenant in California, and why exceeding 30 days can turn a short-term rental into a "legal nightmare" evacuation battle. This seminar covers the 30-day rule, the dangers of "self-help" evictions, and why having a signed license agreement with a 28-day limit is your best defense. Learn the essential steps to protect your property and comply with local ordinances before your next booking.
Protect your investment by debunking the costly myths that lead to financial hardship, lost eviction cases, and devastating civil lawsuits for California property owners. Drawing from over 250,000 cases of experience, this video reveals the critical legal realities every landlord must know to avoid expensive penalties and months of lost revenue.
This podcast explores the critical legal distinctions between pets, service animals, and emotional support animals to help landlords navigate the Fair Housing Act and avoid costly discrimination lawsuits.
Learn exactly what documentation you can legally request, how to identify ESA fraud, and why your "no pet" policy might not apply to assistive medical devices.
This video explores how new 2026 Los Angeles County laws have effectively turned landlords into involuntary charities by raising the "Economic Threshold" for evictions to twice the Fair Market Value.
We break down the math behind these property rights restrictions and reveal a "Section 8 Trap" that can create permanent, non-evictable tenancies for small property owners.
This seminar today will feature the rising tide of tenant application fraud, and the specific tactics used by these applicants to bypass traditional screening. Learn how to prevent being scammed.
This seminar explores how California's aggressive legislative shift, including AB 1482 and local rent control ordinances, is creating an economically unviable environment that threatens the survival of "Mom-and-Pop" landlords.
We break down the math behind capped rent increases versus skyrocketing operating costs, the loss of property rights under statewide "just cause" eviction rules, and the resulting corporate consolidation of the housing market.
Learn essential survival strategies to protect your investment, including critical exemption requirements and how to execute a 1031 exchange into more landlord-friendly state
Navigate the complex new landscape of California's security deposit laws with our comprehensive breakdown of Assembly Bill 12 and essential landlord requirements. We dive deep into the "Insecurity Deposit" shift, explaining the new one-month rent limit and the critical exceptions available for small property owners.
Learn the strict 21-day timeline for returns, the mandatory photo documentation rules, and how to properly handle pre-move-out inspections to avoid legal pitfalls. Whether you are dealing with RSO properties in Los Angeles or standard leases, this seminar provides the tools and forms you need to protect your investment under the latest state mandates.
This seminar explores the dramatic shift in California property rights, where aggressive legislation like AB 1482 and local ordinances have effectively transferred control from owners to tenants through strict rent caps and "just cause" eviction requirements. We break down the financial and legal minefields facing housing providers, including the new one-month security deposit limit, mandatory appliance provisions, and the rise of anti-harassment lawsuits used to weaponize compliance.
Listener will learn essential survival strategies for managing the unmanageable, from hyper-strict tenant screening to navigating the complex requirements for owner move-ins and substantial remodels.
Navigating the departure of a tenant when subtenants or guests remain can be a legal minefield for landlords. This video breaks down the "Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act" and the critical "Original Occupant" rule to determine when you can legally raise rent to market value.
We explore various scenarios, from children staying behind to new roommates moving in mid-tenancy, and how to avoid accidentally waiving your rights by accepting rent. Learn the essential steps to protect your investment, including how to track occupancy and act quickly once the last original tenant vacates.
On February 3, 2026, the LA County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to fundamentally change the eviction process for thousands of property owners. By doubling the nonpayment threshold, the County has effectively mandated a multi-month "waiting period" before a landlord can even begin legal action.
In this video, we break down the math behind the new threshold, the specific areas affected, and the "One-Year Rent-Free" timeline that is putting mom-and-pop landlords at risk.
What You'll Learn:
The 2× FMR Rule: Why you can't file for eviction until a tenant owes more than twice the HUD Fair Market Value.
Unincorporated vs. Incorporated: Why your property's zip code might be the only thing saving you (or sinking you).
The "Below-Market" Trap: How charging lower rent actually makes it harder for you to evict non-paying tenants.
The 12-Month Timeline: A step-by-step look at how motions to quash, jury trial demands, and Sheriff backlogs lead to a full year of zero income.
Survival Strategies: Why you should never accept partial payments and how to adjust your screening standards immediately.
The landscape for Los Angeles landlords has shifted. Whether you own one unit or one hundred, you need to understand these procedural roadblocks before your tenant stops paying.
The Section 8 Nightmare:
Why Landlords Are Terrified of "Guaranteed Rent" Discover the hidden costs of accepting Section 8 tenants. While government officials promise guaranteed payments and low vacancy rates, landlords face a complex web of mandatory participation, strict regulations, and limited eviction rights.
n this seminar, we break down:
✓ Why "guaranteed rent" isn't what it seems
✓ Mandatory participation laws in California and discrimination concerns
✓ Administrative burdens: inspections, paperwork, and compliance requirements
✓ Rent control limitations and pricing constraints imposed by HUD
✓ Complex eviction procedures and the Fair Market Value rule
✓ How Section 8 regulations override your property rights
Learn what landlords need to know before accepting Section 8 applicants—and why many are choosing to opt out despite legal pressure.
California's AB 2819 (CCP Section 1161.2) was marketed as a way to protect "innocent tenants," but the reality for mom-and-pop landlords has been a nightmare of "serial evictors" and "blind-spot" screening. In this seminar, we break down how the automatic and permanent sealing of eviction records has fundamentally shifted the risk landscape for property owners. We explore the operational and financial consequences of a law that masks the history of non-paying tenants, leaving landlords vulnerable to professional evictors who move from one property to the next with a "clean" background check.
Key Topics Covered: The 60-Day Trap: Why requiring a trial win within 60 days to keep a record public is an impossible standard that rewards delay tactics.
The Death of Predictive Screening: How traditional background checks have been degraded, forcing landlords to fly blind during the application process.
The "Serial Eviction" Loophole: How tenants use settlements to keep their records sealed, allowing them to repeat the cycle of non-payment with unsuspecting new landlords.
Loss of Leverage: Why the threat of a public record was a vital tool for recovering back-rent and how its removal has increased litigation costs.
Defensive Landlording: New strategies for vetting tenants, including extensive financial audits and stricter co-signer requirements to hedge against untraceable risks.
The administrative burden of "unmasking" a record is exhausting, and the financial stakes have never been higher. Join us as we discuss the survival of small-scale housing providers in the face of California's increasingly restrictive legislative environment.
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Is rent control destroying the housing market? In this seminar, we dive deep into why the current "CPI-based" rent increase formulas are a mathematical failure for income property owners. While policymakers use the Consumer Price Index (CPI) because it sounds "fair," it completely ignores the skyrocketing reality of operating rental housing in today's economy.
We break down the "Perfect Storm" facing landlords:
The Insurance Crisis: Major carriers like State Farm and Farmers are canceling policies, leaving owners with premium jumps of 50% or more.
The Utility Gap: Water, sewer, and trash rates are rising by 10–20% while rent increases are capped at a fraction of that.
The Construction Spike: Why it now costs 30–40% more to replace a roof, repair a foundation, or upgrade electrical systems for safety.
Hidden Taxes: Local parcel taxes, RSO fees, and business license costs that CPI never captures.
What You'll Learn:
The Birkenfeld Legacy: How a 1976 landmark case established rent control but also guaranteed a "just and reasonable return"—a promise currently being broken.
CPI vs. Reality: Why a "basket of goods" like bread and clothing doesn't reflect the cost of copper piping, HVAC labor, and property taxes.
A New Formula: We propose a shift toward Cost-Based Rent Adjustments to ensure the long-term survival of our housing stock.
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Stop losing money and risking lawsuits! In this seminar, "7 Myths That Bankrupt Landlords," we debunk the most dangerous misconceptions in property management. Believing these myths can lead to lost eviction actions, thousands in attorney fees, months of lost rent, and heavy civil penalties.
Whether you are a new investor or a seasoned pro, setting the record straight on these seven points is essential for protecting your assets:
Myth #1: Relying On Your Instincts. Why your "gut feeling" is worthless and why you need a standardized, written Rental Leasing Requirement form.
Myth #2: The "Self-Help" Shortcut. The legal dangers of changing locks or turning off utilities.
Myth #3: Electronic Payments & Evictions. What happens when a tenant sends a Zelle payment or direct deposit during an eviction?
Myth #4: The Month-to-Month Misconception. Why a 30-day notice or a lease expiration doesn't always mean a tenant must vacate.
Myth #5: The Security Deposit "Payday." Understanding "normal wear and tear" and the strict 21-day rule for itemized receipts.
Myth #6: The "Lease is King" Fallacy. Why you cannot "contract away" a tenant's legal rights, even if they signed the agreement.
Myth #7: New Ownership Rights. What actually happens to a lease when a building is sold or a landlord passes away.
Don't let a simple mistake bankrupt your business. Watch now to learn the rules, the reality, and how to stay compliant with the law. Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney regarding specific landlord-tenant disputes.
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CaliforniaRealEstate #TenantRights #LandlordTenantLaw Are you a California tenant or landlord? Navigating the complex landscape of California rental laws can be a minefield. In this video, we break down the most common illegal actions landlords take—often without even realizing they are breaking the law. From rent control violations to retaliatory evictions, knowing these rules is essential for protecting your rights and avoiding costly legal battles. What We Cover: Illegal Rent Increases: Understanding the statewide rent control (AB 1482) vs. local ordinances, and the strict 30/90-day notice requirements. Notice Failures: Why failing to provide AB 1482 exemption notices can strip a landlord of the "Good Cause" to evict. Privacy Violations: The rules for 24-hour entry notices and what constitutes a true emergency. Security Deposit Traps: The 21-day return rule, itemization requirements, and why "non-refundable" deposits are a red flag. Retaliatory Evictions: Why punishing a tenant for exercising their legal rights (like complaining about habitability) can freeze your ability to evict for 180 days. Habitability & Discrimination: The legal consequences of ignoring repairs and failing to provide reasonable accommodations for disabled tenants. Illegal Lockouts: The severe risks of "self-help" evictions and cutting off essential utilities. Whether you are dealing with a security deposit dispute or a complex habitability issue, this guide provides the clarity you need on California's tenant protections. Disclaimer: This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you are facing a legal dispute, please consult with a qualified attorney. #CaliforniaRealEstate #TenantRights #LandlordTenantLaw #AB1482 #RentControl #CaliforniaLandlords #LegalAdvice
The City of Los Angeles has shifted the legal landscape, creating a system where the burden of legal knowledge rests entirely on the landlord. In this video, we break down how the current legal framework in LA has become a one-sided battleground. Tenants are no longer expected to know their rights; instead, landlords are required to "spoon-feed" every regulation to their tenants just to enforce basic contract rights like collecting rent.
We explore the reality of the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance and the lack of reciprocal protections for landlords facing abuse. With the city providing free legal representation to tenants, many property owners are finding themselves forced to subsidize rent-free living. We also dive into how any minor violation of Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) ordinances can now be used as a complete defense against an Unlawful Detainer action.
To help you navigate this complex environment, we cover the essential compliance steps every LA landlord must follow to protect their property rights:
Registering your unit correctly, paying fees, and obtaining your Registration Certificate to avoid losing nuisance cases.
The mandatory notices that must be posted, on your property.
Handling interest on security deposits and using the interest calculator.
Understanding Fair Market Value for both LA City and County.
The critical requirement of including the RTC with your 3-Day Notice.
The mandatory process of uploading notices to the LAHD.
Stay informed on how to protect your investment in a city that has made the eviction process nearly impossible for those who don't follow every single rule to the letter.
New Laws Impacting Landlords & Realtors in 2026: What You Need to Know for Los Angeles & California
Stay ahead of the curve! This seminar breaks down crucial new laws taking effect January 1, 2026, that will significantly impact landlords, property managers, and realtors in Los Angeles and across California.
We'll cover:
Los Angeles RSO Updates: Changes to rent surcharges, a new CPI-based rent adjustment formula, and the elimination of extra add-ons for utilities.
Tenant Rights: New requirements for appliances in rental units (AB 628) and the right to opt out of bundled internet fees (AB 1414).
Security Deposit Refunds: Electronic return requirements and new rules for multiple tenants (AB 414).
Eviction Protections: The "Social Security Tenant Protection Act" (AB 246) and its impact on eviction timing.
AI in Real Estate: Mandatory disclosure for digitally altered or AI-generated listing images (AB 723).
Smoking Disclosures: New requirements for disclosing tobacco/nicotine residue in residential transactions (AB 455).
Don't miss out on this essential information to ensure compliance and protect your investments. Tune in to understand how these legislative changes will shape the real estate landscape in the coming year!
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California is quietly making it harder for landlords to sell their own homes — and most owners and agents don't even realize it.
In this seminar, we break down how the Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) and local ordinances like Los Angeles' are effectively blocking or complicating the sale of tenant-occupied:
Single family homes
Townhomes
Condominiums
You'll learn:
When you must have "good cause" to terminate a tenancy
Why "I'm selling the property" is NOT good cause under AB 1482
Which SFRs, townhomes, and condos are actually exempt (and when they're not)
The critical lease language needed for AB 1482 exemptions
How older leases (pre–Nov 2020) vs newer leases (post–Nov 2020) should be handled
Practical solutions for owners and brokers:
Strategic rent increases
Major renovations
Voluntary vacate / cash-for-keys agreements
We also discuss how cities like Los Angeles go even further by:
Requiring good cause for all residential units
Eliminating SFR/townhome/condo exemptions
Forcing annual registration and fees
Limiting eviction rights for new buyers
If you're a landlord, property manager, or real estate broker in California, you need to understand these rules before you list, sell, or advise your clients.
👉 Watch this seminar to protect yourself, avoid illegal evictions, and structure sales the right way under current California law.
Death Blow to LA Landlords: City Hall Just Assassinated Your Cash Flow ⚰️💸
On November 12, 2025, the Los Angeles City Council quietly passed a sweeping change to how rent increases are calculated for roughly 650,000 rent-controlled apartments under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO).
Under the old rules, landlords could raise rents 3%–8% based on inflation (CPI), plus up to 2% more if they paid for tenants' gas and electricity. Now, City Hall has slammed on the brakes:
Annual increases tied to 90% of CPI But never less than 1% and never more than 4% No more extra 1%–2% for landlords who pay utilities Hard cap: 4% max on standard annual rent increases
Meanwhile, your costs are exploding: utilities, trash, city inspections, insurance, property taxes, and maintenance are all rising faster than these new rent caps.
In this video, we break down:
Exactly how the new ordinance works and what properties it applies to Why small "mom-and-pop" landlords are getting crushed How this will devalue properties and choke off new investment The risk of deferred maintenance and an aging rental stock Why this policy may actually hurt tenants long-term by worsening the housing shortage and driving bigger rent hikes on vacancy
If you own or plan to buy rental property in Los Angeles, you cannot ignore this.
👉 Watch until the end for strategies landlords can still use to survive under these new rules.
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Are you a California landlord charging late fees? You might be surprised to learn that many common late fee provisions are actually illegal under California law!
In this essential seminar, we break down the critical legal requirements for enforcing late charges in California. We'll cover:
The "Liquidated Damages" Rule: Understand why your late fees must be treated as liquidated damages, not a penalty, and how to ensure compliance with Civil Code Section 1671(d).
Key Lease Language: Discover the specific wording your lease agreement must contain to make late charges legally enforceable. Learn what makes a late fee a "reasonable pre-estimate" of your costs.
What NOT to Do: Avoid common pitfalls, such as including late fees in a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit, and understand how tenant payments should be applied.
Eviction & Late Charges: Get clarity on whether a court will evict for a late charge and important considerations for Section 8 tenancies.
Don't risk legal trouble! Watch this seminar to ensure your late fee provisions are fully compliant and enforceable.
California, the worst state to be a landlord? In this seminar, we break down why many housing providers feel under siege—and what's changing in 2025.
What we cover:
The last major pro-landlord law: the 1995 Costa-Hawkins Act (vacancy decontrol; no rent caps on SFRs, townhomes, condos)
How sealed eviction records, local rent control, and habitability lawsuits impact owners and supply
2025 laws already enacted: AB 2347 (10 business days to respond to UD), AB 2493 (screening rules + first-qualified requirement), AB 2747 (rent payment credit reporting for 16+ units), AB 2801 (security deposit photo documentation), SB 611 ("junk fee" limits), AB 628 (stove/refrigerator required)
Proposed 2025 bills: SB 436 (14-day pay-or-quit), SB 381 (late fee caps, parking bundling), SB 52 (rent-setting software limits)
Why these policies discourage investment and worsen the housing shortage
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Are you a landlord in California? You NEED to know about the critical changes to habitability laws, especially the upcoming AB 628! This seminar dives deep into your non-waivable duties to provide a "fit for human occupation" unit, regardless of lease language.
We'll cover the key conditions for habitability, including:
- Weatherproofing, plumbing, electrical, and heating 2. Sanitation, garbage receptacles, and structural integrity 3.Maintenance of supplied appliances 4.Smoke alarms and carbon dioxide detectors
Most importantly, we'll break down AB 628, which, starting January 1, 2026, will require landlords to supply a working stove and refrigerator in residential rental units. Learn about tenant waiver options and your ongoing maintenance obligations for these essential appliances.
Don't get caught off guard! Understand your responsibilities and avoid potential legal action. We'll also discuss tenant options if repairs aren't made, such as:
Repair and deduct
Rent withholding
Lease termination
Legal action
Stay compliant and protect your investment. Watch now to ensure you're up-to-date on California's habitability laws!
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Laws that cause landlords to lose even after they win!
California Evictions: What The Sheriff Actually Does
AB 628: New Landlord Requirements: Understand the upcoming changes effective January 1, 2026, regarding stoves and refrigerators in rental units.
The Eviction Judgment: Learn about the process of obtaining a judgment for possession, including complaints, service, timelines, and what happens with defaults versus trials.
The Writ of Possession: Discover the steps involved in submitting the writ to the Sheriff's Office, required fees, and the Sheriff's legal obligations, including the 5-day Notice to Vacate.
Navigating Delays: Get insights into the current challenges in Los Angeles County, where manufactured delays can extend the lockout process significantly.
Tenant Protections & Motions: Explore how tenants can file ex parte motions, hardship claims, or motions to set aside judgments, and the unique aspects of prejudgment claimants and third-party claims in California.
The Lockout Process: A detailed look at what exactly happens on the day of the lockout, including the Sheriff's deputies' arrival, landlord responsibilities, handling difficult situations, and dealing with personal property left behind.
This seminar is essential for landlords, property managers, and anyone involved in residential rentals in California. Stay informed and protect your interests!
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Story 1: The Alperts vs. “Elizabeth” — After buying a Fontana, CA home at foreclosure, Tracie and Myles Alpert couldn’t move in for 15 months as the former owner refused to leave. Evictions, unlawful detainer battles, media coverage (KTLA 5), and finally a Sheriff-led removal in April 2021.
Story 2: The “Nanny Nightmare” — Diane Stretton vs. the Bracamontes in Upland, CA. Hired for room and board, stopped working, refused to leave, won tenant protections in court, and only left after intense national coverage (ABC, CNN, Fox). Listed as a vexatious litigant, according to ABC.
What you’ll learn:
Squatter vs. unauthorized occupant vs. holdover tenant vs. trespasser
When police can remove someone—and when you need a forcible detainer
How to secure vacant properties and prevent unauthorized occupancy
A practical prevention playbook: leases, inspections, notices, and fast action
SB 79 has passed—and if signed by the Governor, your neighborhood could change forever. Single-family zoning protections are being shredded, opening the door for massive 6–9 story apartment projects in R1 zones without parking requirements. Property values, neighborhood integrity, and homeowner rights are all under attack.
We’ll also break down AB 628 (forcing landlords to provide appliances) and AB 246 (tenant eviction loopholes tied to Social Security delays).
👉 This is NOT the solution to the housing crisis—this is government overreach at its worst.
📌 Watch now to see how these laws could impact YOU—and what we must demand instead.
Think your insurance company for your income property has your back? Think again. Hidden habitability exclusions are leaving property owners completely exposed to tenant lawsuits — and the fallout can be devastating. In this video, we break down: ✅ What habitability lawsuits are and why they’re skyrocketing ✅ Common “uninhabitable” conditions tenants sue over (mold, leaks, pests & more) ✅ The damages landlords could face — from rent abatement to punitive damages ✅ Why your insurance may NOT cover you (and what exclusions to look for) ✅ 7 proactive steps every landlord MUST take to protect themselves 💡 You’ll learn why these cases are being treated as the new type of personal injury lawsuit — and why insurance companies are quietly pulling the rug out from under landlords. ⚠️ Don’t wait until it’s too late. If you own rental property, understanding your risks (and your policy fine print) could save you tens of thousands of dollars. Attorney Dennis Block www.evict123.com
800 77-EVICT (8428)
Landlord Goldmine: Building an ADU on Your Property 💰🏡
California may not be landlord-friendly—with the highest taxes, skyrocketing utility rates, and strict rent control laws—but new ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) and JADU (Junior ADU) regulations have created a real opportunity for property owners to increase cash flow and property value.
In this in-depth seminar, we break down how to turn your property into a revenue-generating goldmine by building an ADU on your lot. With state mandates now requiring local cities and counties to approve ADUs, landlords can finally take advantage of laws that favor property owners.
✅ Key Topics Covered: Understanding California’s ADU & JADU state laws
Pre-approved ADU plans (effective Jan 1, 2025) to speed up approvals
Legalizing unpermitted ADUs under Assembly Bill 2533
Eligibility: Single-Family vs. Multi-Unit properties
ADU size, setbacks, and parking requirements
Impact on existing tenants (Rent Control & AB1482 details)
Realistic construction timelines (6–18 months)
How many ADUs you can add to your property
🎙 Guest Speaker: Deli Razavi, Sturdy Builds
📞 (833) STURDYB (788-7392)
Deli shares insights on construction timelines, costs, and how their team has successfully completed ADU and retrofit projects across California.
📌 Whether you own a single-family rental or a multi-unit building, this seminar will give you a step-by-step breakdown of how to seize this opportunity, expand your rental income, and boost your property’s long-term value.
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This video exposes the alarming phenomenon of "serial tenant-rent thieves," individuals who exploit legal loopholes and eviction processes to repeatedly defraud landlords. We delve into the definition of a serial tenant, highlighting their pattern of nonpayment, property damage, and manipulation of the system. A key factor enabling these individuals is the sealing of eviction records, which prevents future landlords from identifying their history of misconduct. We'll explore how this legal provision, intended to protect tenants, is being weaponized by those who consistently violate lease agreements, leaving a trail of financial and emotional distress for property owners.
We then present a detailed case study of Ellie Mae McNulty, a notorious serial tenant with a documented history of five separate incidents across Malibu. From her initial nonpayment and eviction on Mulholland Highway to her campaign of psychological terror against a terminally ill artist on Heathercliff Road, McNulty's actions illustrate the devastating impact of these rent thieves. We'll also touch upon the case of "Yonko," with 34 cases spanning nearly three decades, further emphasizing the systemic nature of this problem. Finally, we propose crucial amendments to CCP Section 1161.2, advocating for changes that would prevent the sealing of records for non-prevailing tenants, designate repeat offenders as "serial tenants," and institute misdemeanor charges to deter these predatory practices.
All landlords can learn from this video. Do not become a victim of your tenants. Learn what mistake not to make.
Explosive update on California tenant laws — what the Legislature quietly did to property rights and how it affects landlords, renters, and anyone building housing. Part 2 breaks down Proposition 10 (2018), AB 1482, SB 267, AB 12, AB 2347, SB 567, and the newest safety protections — what changed, what’s next, and how to protect your investment or your home.
Quick summary
Prop 10 (Nov 2018) — background on statewide rent control push
AB 1482 — Tenant Protection Act (statewide rent cap & cause rules)
Impacts on new housing: 5% + CPI cap, eviction cause limits, owner/family move-in rules (SB 567), and substantial remodel exceptions
Section 8 changes (SB 267): no summary rejections; limits on using credit history as sole “ability to pay” metric
Security deposits (AB 12): max 1 month (furnished or not); limited exceptions for small multi-unit owners
Eviction timeline (AB 2347): extends tenant response to UD to 10 business days
Fee changes: landlords cannot charge for serving eviction or other legal notices
Domestic violence survivor protections (SB 1051 — approved July 2, 2024; effective Jan 1, 2025): landlord must change locks within 24 hours upon written request and cover cost Why you should watch
If you own rental property, build housing, or manage units — these rules change revenue, eviction strategy, and rehab math.
Practical tips on compliance, documentation, and minimizing risk.
Are California lawmakers chipping away at your property rights? In this seminar, we break down two major changes impacting homeowners, HOAs, and landlords statewide. Learn what California Assembly Bill 130 means for HOA enforcement and how AB 1620 could force landlords to rent renovated units at legacy rates. If you’re a homeowner, HOA board member, property manager, or landlord, this is a must-watch.
What we cover:
AB 130 (effective July 1, 2025): HOAs are now capped at $100 for most fines tied to CC&Rs, with no late fees or interest allowed. The only exception is for documented, immediate health or safety risks. We’ll explain what qualifies, why HOAs must comply immediately, and what policy updates are required across California’s 50,000 HOAs. We’ll also discuss practical implications like “18-wheeler screens” and “boat screens” and how enforcement changes under the new cap.
AB 1620: A tenant with permanent mobility disabilities can move to a comparable or smaller unit in the same building without losing their rent level. We’ll walk through a real-world scenario: a landlord renovates a first-floor unit, only to be required to offer it at the prior (lower) rent. We’ll outline who’s covered, what “comparable” means, and the financial risks for owners planning upgrades.
Los Angeles is rolling out new procedures that could hit landlords hard, and we're diving deep into why these changes are a massive threat to your property and profits. In this seminar, we expose the shocking truth behind the proposed AC mandates and the draconian new tenant protection laws.
Are you ready to lose control of your property and face crippling expenses?
We're pulling back the curtain on the Los Angeles County proposal regarding air conditioning, where indoor temperatures must not exceed 82 degrees. You'll discover:
The "Data" Debunked: We reveal how the supposed "460 heat-related deaths" cited by the County are a total fabrication, designed to force landlords to absorb massive, unreimbursed expenses. This isn't just bad policy—it's an absolute fraud.
Hidden Costs & No Reimbursement: Understand the financial burden of installing AC units or other building materials, with zero compensation from tenants and skyrocketing electricity bills.
The Real Source of the "Study": Learn how the County twisted data from the California Department of Insurance, misrepresenting "excess deaths" to justify these outrageous demands.
But it doesn't stop there. We also break down the Los Angeles City's new procedures, including:
Mandatory Tenant Protection Notices: Discover the new requirements, including the need to list bedroom numbers, and how failure to comply can lead to severe penalties.
The "Right to Counsel" Trap: Understand how the Tenant's Right to Counsel Ordinance (TRTCO) can subject landlords to civil and even criminal penalties for non-compliance.
This seminar is a must-watch for every landlord in Los Angeles County and City. Don't let these new procedures catch you off guard. Arm yourself with the truth and understand what's really at stake.
Welcome to our comprehensive seminar: "Essential Terms For Your Lease Agreement."
Whether you’re a new landlord or a seasoned property manager, this session is packed with practical advice and legal insights to help you navigate the complexities of rental agreements and tenant relationships.
In this video, you’ll learn:
Why understanding local and state laws is crucial in today’s litigious world
How to exercise good judgment with tenants to avoid conflicts
The importance of regular inspections and proper maintenance
Why having the right insurance matters
How your rental agreement serves as your last line of defense
We’ll also cover:
Dealing with existing tenants and rent control rules
Incentives for tenants to sign new agreements
Best practices for new tenants and lease terms (month-to-month vs. fixed term)
Essential Lease Terms Discussed:
Listing all occupants
Your right to enter for inspections (expanding on Civil Code 1954)
Temporary relocation and renter’s insurance
Handling abandoned personal property
Subletting and Airbnb considerations
Parking rules Alterations, placards, and common area property
Arbitration clauses
Written repair requests and the importance of tenant notification
Don’t miss this valuable resource for protecting your property, your rights, and your peace of mind.
Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more landlord tips and legal updates! 💬 Have questions? Drop them in the comments below! Disclaimer: This seminar is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified attorney for your specific situation.
This story was published in the online journal of CityWatch LA, and written by Eliot Cohen. Mr. Cohen describes the situation of Ravio, a legal immigrant to the United States, who was seeking the American Dream.
This story clearly indicates the assault on income property owners in the State of California and demonstrates why the laws must change.
🚨 EXPOSED: The "Professional Tenant" Scams & How to Protect Your Rental Property! 🚨
Are you a landlord tired of dealing with nightmare tenants who exploit the system? Do you worry about falling victim to rental scams, delayed evictions, or endless legal battles? This seminar is your ultimate guide to identifying and stopping "professional tenants" BEFORE they ever step foot in your property!
What You'll Discover in This Must-Watch Seminar:
Understanding the Enemy: Get a clear definition of "professional tenants" and their common tactics.
Application Process Pitfalls: Learn where scams typically begin and how new laws impact your screening criteria.
RED FLAGS You CAN'T Miss: We break down critical warning signs during the screening process, including:
Incomplete or inconsistent application details.
Reluctance to provide references (especially from past landlords!).
Urgency to move in immediately.
Suspicious offers to pay multiple months upfront.
A history of lawsuits against landlords.
Tenants who are too knowledgeable about tenant rights.
Unmasking False Identities: Practical steps to verify identity beyond just a driver's license – including utility bills, cell phone records, and banking statements.
Spotting Misrepresentation: How to verify employment and rental history effectively, avoiding common traps like relying on tenant-provided phone numbers.
The Power of Proper Background Checks:
Why you MUST run your own credit report (and aim for a minimum score of 700!).
The importance of eviction reports.
Utilizing cell phone number reports for deeper insights.
Requesting proof of past rental payments.
Conducting civil lawsuit checks.
Securing Your Investment: Crucial advice on ensuring initial funds clear before granting any access to your property.
Don't let your rental property become a victim. This seminar provides actionable strategies and essential knowledge to safeguard your investment and peace of mind.
🔥 WATCH NOW to learn how to spot the red flags and protect yourself from "professional tenants"! 🔥
🚨 California Landlords: Your Eviction Notice is Probably WRONG! 🚨 Are you a landlord in California? This seminar is a MUST-WATCH! A recent Court of Appeals decision, Eshagian v. Cepeda, has dramatically changed the game for eviction notices, making it harder than ever for landlords to prevail.
In this urgent seminar, we break down:
The Shocking Truth: Why most 3-Day Notices to Pay Rent or Quit are now likely defective.
The Eshagian v. Cepeda Case Explained: We'll walk you through the critical details of this landmark case, where a tenant who owed 11+ months of rent was able to challenge an eviction notice after a judgment for possession was issued.
New Requirements You NEED to Know: The Court of Appeal has set out strict new rules for 3-Day Notices. We'll cover every essential detail, including:
What information must be included in your notice. Why "Pay or Quit" is no longer enough. How to properly inform tenants about the notice's expiration.
Protect Yourself & Your Property: Learn how to avoid costly legal battles, ensure your eviction notices are legally sound, and protect your rental income.
Don't get caught off guard! This ruling creates new challenges for landlords, and understanding these changes is crucial to avoid having your eviction efforts derailed.
Watch now to ensure your eviction notices comply with the latest California law!
Are You a California Landlord? You NEED to Watch This!
🏚️ Rules and Regulations Causing Landlords To Drown 🏚️
Are you feeling overwhelmed by California’s ever-changing rental laws? You’re not alone. The system governing residential real estate in California has become a tangled web of rent control, red tape, and endless regulations—leaving landlords with no choice but to consider selling their properties.
In this eye-opening seminar, we break down:
The impact of Statewide Rent Control (Tenant Protection Act) and how it limits your ability to set rents and evict tenants—even when selling your property.
The ONLY exceptions to rent control (SFRs, condos, new builds, and more). The critical lease language you MUST include to protect yourself.
Los Angeles City RSO: The hidden traps that can make or break your eviction case—registration, certificates, posting notices, and more.
Unincorporated LA County: New requirements for registration, notices, and tenant rights.
West Hollywood: The strictest rules in the state—registration, code citations, and mandatory filings.
Don’t let confusing laws and regulations drown your investment! Whether you own a single-family home, duplex, or apartment building, this seminar will give you the knowledge and tools to survive—and thrive—in California’s challenging rental market.
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“Landlord Survival Guide: Expert Answers to Your Toughest Questions”
Are you a landlord facing tough situations with tenants, city violations, or legal gray areas? Don’t miss our “Landlord Survival Guide: Expert Answers to Your Toughest Questions” seminar!
Whether you’re a new landlord or a seasoned property owner, you know that managing rental property in California comes with unique challenges. In this must-watch seminar, we tackle the most critical and real questions landlords are asking right now—straight from the trenches.
What you’ll learn: How to handle tenants who refuse access for repairs (and protect yourself from lawsuits) The right way to respond to mold complaints—even when you can’t see any mold What to do when tenants demand compensation for damaged property after a flood
The legal risks of evicting tenants with emotional support animals (and how to avoid costly mistakes)
How to protect yourself from discrimination claims and set up bulletproof leasing criteria
The truth about Section 8 tenants—what the law really says, and how to protect your investment
Security deposit rules: what you can (and can’t) deduct, and how to document everything to win in court
What to do with abandoned tenant property—step-by-step guidance
Get expert answers, practical tips, and real-world strategies to protect your property, your rights, and your peace of mind.
If you’re tired of feeling uncertain or overwhelmed by landlord-tenant laws, this seminar is for you. Watch now and empower yourself with the knowledge every California landlord needs!
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Is rent control really the answer? This seminar dives into the economic realities of rent control, exploring its impact on housing supply, developers, landlords, and ultimately, renters.
We'll discuss alternative solutions for creating affordable housing and examine the unintended consequences of rent control policies.
Join us for this informative seminar on "Navigating the Confusing Rent Increase Laws in California," designed specifically for residential income property owners. As one of the few industries subject to price controls, understanding rent control laws is crucial for landlords. This session will demystify when and how rents can be legally increased, ensuring you stay compliant and informed.
Key Topics Covered:
Proper Procedure for Raising Rent: Learn about the required 30 or 90-day notices, proper service of notice, and the 5-day mailing rule with proof of mailing.
Allowable Rent Increases: Understand where unlimited rent increases apply, including SFRs, townhouses, condos, and properties less than 15 years old.
Statewide Rent Control: Starting August 1, 2025, with limits like 5% plus CPI and specific rates for different California regions.
Local Jurisdictions: Discover specific regulations for areas like Los Angeles, West Hollywood, and Santa Monica, and the importance of following local registration rules.
Dealing with Tenants Refusing Rent Increases: Explore strategies for handling partial payments and issuing a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit.
Gain clarity on these complex laws and learn how to maximize your rental property's potential while complying with regulations.
Don't miss out on this essential guide for California property owners!
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Join us for an insightful seminar addressing the challenges and opportunities surrounding rent control, often referred to as "Tenant Welfare." Unlike typical social welfare programs funded by taxes, rent control primarily impacts property owners and distorts free-market principles.
Highlights of the Seminar:
Understanding Rent Control: Delve into how rent control affects property owners and tenants differently, and explore the impact on market competition.
Effective Strategies to Navigate Rent Increases: Learn how to lawfully maximize rent based on local statutes.
Statewide Rent Control: 8% increase effective August 1, 2025 Los Angeles City: 3% increase effective July 1, 2025
Strategies to Avoid:
Side agreements with tenants
Owner or family member move-ins
Building sales Successful Strategies for Rent Adjustments:
Strategies Than Work
Evicting for cause, enabling legal rent adjustments
Recognizing rental agreement violations (non-payment of rent, unauthorized occupants, etc.) Opportunities in Renovation and Tenant Agreements: Utilize substantial renovations under new laws effective August 1, 2025 Understand voluntary vacate agreements
Feel free to contact our office to determine if you have a viable case for eviction or rent adjustments.This seminar provides crucial insights for property owners seeking to navigate the complexities of rent control efficiently.
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In this video, we'll guide landlords through the complexities of managing mold issues in rental properties. From understanding the law to implementing preventative measures, avoid costly lawsuits by being informed and proactive.
Attorney Dennis Block
www.evict123.com
1 800 77-EVICT
Covered topics include:
Fair Housing Law: Understand federal and California regulations to avoid discrimination and ensure equal opportunity for all applicants. Learn about protected classes and how to train your staff.
Tenant Screening: Discover the latest laws regarding application fees, written screening criteria, and legally compliant background checks (credit, eviction, felony).
Lease Agreements: Essential terms you MUST include in your California lease, including no-smoking clauses, pet policies, parking rules, and repair request procedures. We'll show you a sample lease and discuss key provisions. Learn about statewide requirements for exemptions, Megan's Law, bed bugs, mold disclosures, and flood zones
Security Deposits: Learn the rules for security deposits, including taking photos, clearing funds, and permissible deductions for damages vs. wear and tear.
Pre-Move-Out Inspections: Master the process of offering and conducting pre-move-out inspections, providing written notice, and creating itemized lists of potential deductions.
Security Deposit Returns: Learn about the 21-day rule, itemized statements, invoices, estimates, pictures, and sending the refund. Learn about bad faith claims. Avoid costly legal mistakes and ensure a smooth rental process.
Join us as we delve into the important discussion surrounding tenant misconduct and the need for balanced legal protections for both landlords and tenants. In this eye-opening seminar, we challenge the misconception that property owners require no protection, highlighting the need for equally enforced laws.
🌟 Watch to explore:
The imbalance in Anti-Tenant vs. Anti-Landlord Harassment statutes; Real case examples of property damage and legal implications; Calls for action to hold tenants accountable for malicious acts.
Are you a landlord in California? Learn about the legal requirements and potential pitfalls when screening applicants.
This seminar will guide you through the complexities of fair housing laws, tenant screening criteria, and how to avoid discrimination lawsuits. Stay informed and protect your rental business.
Unlocking Maximum Rent: Cash For Keys Strategy Seminar
Join us as we explore how landlords can effectively navigate the challenges of rent control with our in-depth seminar on the "Get Maximum Rent-Cash For Keys Strategy." This discussion is crucial for property owners dealing with below-market rent tenants or those seeking to vacate properties for sale.
Key Points Covered:
Understanding Rent Control: Discover why residential housing is the only industry in the U.S. with price controls and how this leads to rental shortages and increased rent through supply and demand.
Introduction to Cash For Keys: Learn about this legal strategy where a tenant agrees to vacate in exchange for compensation and how it can help you achieve your economic objectives.
Crafting the Agreement: Tips on setting terms, determining relocation amounts, and managing security deposits.
Exemptions and Legal Tactics: Identify which properties are exempt from rent control and understand the risks of improper eviction strategies.
Formulas and Negotiation Tactics: Enhance your negotiation skills with proven strategies to reach successful agreements.
Rent Control Regulations: Stay informed about statewide rent increases, renovation policies, and eviction grounds.
Navigate specific local regulations in Los Angeles, including required disclosure and cooling-off periods.
Whether you’re a seasoned landlord or new property owner, this seminar offers invaluable insights and practical advice on maximizing rental value through the Cash For Keys approach. Don't miss out on these expert strategies designed to help you thrive in today's competitive housing market!
🔗 Watch Now and empower your rental business today!
Rent Control Nightmare: Can't Even Live in My Own Home | California Landlord Seminar
Are you a landlord in California struggling with rent control laws? Have you ever wondered, “Can I evict tenants to move into my own property?” In this eye-opening seminar, we dive deep into the real-life challenges landlords face under California’s rent control regulations, especially in Los Angeles County and the City of Los Angeles.
Seminar Highlights:
True Stories: Hear about a duplex near USC and a heartbreaking story of losing a house in a fire.
Introduction: Discover how property rights are being eroded for landlords across California. Legal Overview: Step-by-step breakdown of the eviction process for owner or family move-in under: California State Law (AB 1482 – Tenant Protection Act of 2019) Los Angeles City Rent Stabilization Ordinance (LA RSO) Los Angeles County Rent Stabilization Ordinance (County RSO)
Key Requirements: Learn about “just cause” evictions, lease provisions, relocation assistance, and strict residency rules.
Common Pitfalls: Avoid wrongful eviction lawsuits, tenant retaliation, and costly legal mistakes.
What You’ll Learn:
How to legally reclaim your rental property for personal or family use
The difference between state, city, and county rent control laws
Exemptions for single-family homes, condos, and new construction
The importance of lease language and written notices
Relocation fees, “last in, first out” rules, and tenant protections
Real-world examples and expert tips for navigating California’s complex landlord-tenant laws
Who Should Watch:
Landlords and property owners in California
Real estate investors and property managers
Anyone interested in property rights, rent control, and housing law Don’t let rent control turn your property into a nightmare. Watch now to protect your rights and avoid costly mistakes! T
imestamps:
00:00 – Introduction & True Stories
03:15 – The Erosion of Property Rights 06:40 – California State Law (AB 1482) Explained
12:20 – Los Angeles City RSO: Owner Move-In Rules
18:05 – LA County RSO: What Landlords Must Know
24:30 – Common Legal Challenges & How to Avoid Them
30:00 – Q&A and Expert Advice
#RentControl #CaliforniaLandlord #EvictionLaws #OwnerMoveIn #LosAngelesRentControl #PropertyRights #LandlordSeminar #TenantProtection #RealEstateLaw Subscribe for more landlord tips and legal updates! Have questions? Drop them in the comments or contact us for a consultation.
Discover how California's tenant protection laws have created a system where eviction can feel like winning the lottery for tenants—and a nightmare for landlords. This eye-opening seminar exposes:
*How the implied warranty of habitability (Green v. Superior Court, 1974) has morphed from tenant protection to landlord exploitation
*The most abused laws in California, including Civil Code 1941.1 (habitability requirements)
*Tenant strategies to withhold rent over trivial issues (e.g., a cracked switch plate) or fabricated complaints
*How procedural loopholes (notice requirements, service rules, municipal registrations) can derail evictions
*The financial risks landlords face: jury trials, attorney fees, sealed court records, and massive payouts
Learn why "being evicted is like winning the lottery" in California—where tenants exploit the system for rent forgiveness, lawsuits, and six-figure settlements.
Key Topics Covered:
*Doctrine of Habitability: Shield or Sword?
*How Tenants Game the System (No Notice, Denied Access, Fabricated Claims)
*Legal Landmines: Right to Jury Trial, Court Delays, Attorney Fees
*The Hidden Costs of Eviction for Property Owners
Tags: California eviction laws, tenant rights abuse, landlord struggles, implied warranty of habitability, Green v Superior Court, Civil Code 1941.1, rent withholding, housing court, tenant lawsuits, property owner rights
#CaliforniaEviction #LandlordNightmare #TenantAbuse #HabitabilityLaws #PropertyRights
Are you a landlord or property manager? Protect yourself from common tenant scams that can cost you time, money, and peace of mind. In this seminar, we’ll uncover the most frequent scams during the application process and tenancy period, and provide actionable tips to safeguard your rental property.
What You’ll Learn:
📌 Application Process Scams: New laws requiring screening criteria. How to spot false identities with driver’s licenses, utility bills, and banking statements. Misrepresentation on applications: verifying employment, rental history gaps, and credit reports. Why you should run your own credit and eviction reports (minimum score: 700). How to check civil lawsuits and verify tenant payment history.
📌 Red Flags to Watch For: Tenants wanting quick access with cash in hand. Is your unit professionally managed?
📌 Tenant in Possession Scams: Stories of hardship (lost jobs, divorce, sickness) and how to handle them. Why you should never accept late payments without enforcing late charges. How tenants use habitability claims to avoid paying rent or file lawsuits. The importance of documenting repair requests and keeping detailed records. Risks of accepting rent from strangers or allowing unauthorized occupants.
📌 ESA (Emotional Support Animals): How to handle ESA claims and protect your property. Key Takeaways: Learn how to identify and avoid tenant scams during the application process. Understand how to protect yourself from scams during the tenancy period. Get practical tips to enforce your lease terms and safeguard your rental property.
Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more tips on property management and landlord best practices!
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🎥 Los Angeles Housing Department Exposed: Stories of Struggle and Survival 🏠
In this eye-opening video, we uncover the harsh realities faced by landlords in Los Angeles, exposing the systemic issues within the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD). From heartbreaking personal stories to shocking mismanagement, this video sheds light on the challenges of navigating the housing system in a city that claims to protect tenants but leaves landlords vulnerable.
💔 First Story: A landlord shares how her life savings were destroyed after a tenant’s dog caused severe property damage. Despite her good faith of not raising rent for 10 years, she was forced to pay $30,000 to evict the tenant. Now, she’s left with no choice but to sell her property and leave Los Angeles.
💔 Second Story: Mia, a landlord renting a 2-bedroom house for just $1,675, faced over a year of unpaid rent. With the tenant represented by the Basta Group, the eviction process dragged on for months, causing financial and emotional strain. Despite winning the case, Mia is unlikely to recover the lost rent.
⚠️ The Tactics of LAHD:
Rent control violations used as complete defenses in eviction cases, no matter how minor. Delays in court systems and frivolous legal tactics that favor tenants. Mismanagement of funds, including a $38.2 million settlement for accessibility violations. Policies like the 4% rent increase freeze during COVID, further burdening landlords.
📊 Key Issues Highlighted:
Financial mismanagement and lack of oversight within LAHD. The unintended consequences of rent control policies on the housing market. The impact of LAHD’s actions on small landlords and the housing industry.
💡 Why This Matters: As Los Angeles faces a $1 billion budget gap for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, these issues are more critical than ever. The city’s housing policies are not only failing landlords but also driving up rents and reducing housing availability for tenants.
🔍 Watch Now to Learn More: Discover the untold stories of landlords fighting to survive in a broken system. Share your thoughts in the comments and let us know your experiences with LAHD or housing issues in your city.
📢 Don’t Forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe! Help us spread awareness about these critical issues by sharing this video. Together, we can push for accountability and change.
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Welcome to our comprehensive seminar on "Understanding California Landlord’s Obligations"! This session provides invaluable insights for landlords navigating the complexities of California tenant laws. Whether you're a seasoned landlord or just starting out, this seminar will empower you with the knowledge you need to ensure compliance and foster positive landlord-tenant relationships.
In this seminar, we cover:
- California Tenant Laws: An in-depth look at the Civil Code and your responsibilities as a landlord.
- Security Deposits: Learn the regulations, best practices, and itemization requirements.
- Habitability Standards: Understand your legal obligations to maintain a safe and dignified living environment.
- Lease Agreements: Key clauses every landlord should include to protect themselves and their tenants.
- California Rent Control Laws: Stay informed about local rules and allowable rent increases.
- Eviction Processes: A detailed overview of lawful eviction procedures and tenant rights.
- Fair Housing Regulations: Ensure compliance and promote fairness in your rental practices.
- Landlord’s Right to Enter: Know the legal conditions for accessing rented properties.
- Termination of Tenancy: Comprehend the notice requirements for ending a tenancy
- Join us to enhance your knowledge and skills as a landlord, ensure compliance with California laws, and create a successful rental experience!
- Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more insightful content!
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Join us as we delve into the critical topic of tenant discrimination and habitability laws in California. We discuss the legal responsibilities for landlords and property managers.
In this video, we discuss essential leasing criteria, including application processes, income verification, credit history, and background checks. We emphasize the importance of having clear policies to prevent discrimination and ensure compliance with California laws. Additionally, we cover proactive measures landlords can take to avoid habitability lawsuits, including regular inspections, timely repairs, and maintaining detailed documentation.
Stay informed and protect yourself as a property owner or manager. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more on legal issues in real estate!
Key Resources Covered: • Written leasing criteria • Income and credit requirements • Steps for maintaining habitability • Local housing laws
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🏘️ Landlords Forced to Jump Through Hoops to Evict: Understanding the Complexities of Eviction Laws 🏘️
In this video, we dive deep into the intricate world of landlord and tenant laws. The process of eviction has become increasingly complicated, with landlords facing numerous challenges and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels. Are you a landlord struggling with the endless requirements? Or a tenant wanting to know your rights? This video breaks down everything you need to know about the eviction process, including:
🔍 Key federal laws impacting eviction processes, including Section 8 and federally backed loans. 📜 State-level requirements every landlord must understand, such as the 3-Day Rent Notice regulations and the implications of statewide rent control. 🏙️ Local regulations within Los Angeles City, including registration requirements and notices that must be posted. 💡 Crucial information on security deposits and the fair market value thresholds impacting rental units.
Whether you are a seasoned landlord, a new property owner, or simply interested in housing laws, this video provides valuable insights and tips to navigate this complex landscape. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more informative content! 🔗 Check out the websites mentioned:
• https://lahd.service-now.com/plu (Check If Unit Is Registered)
• https://lahd.service-now.com/efs (To Upload The Notice) 📅 Keep up to date with housing laws and stay informed!
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Under the latest amendment to the Just Cause Ordinance for the City of Los Angeles, all residential property owners are forced to register their houses and apartment units. Unless your property is exempt, you will need to pay a yearly fee of $31.05. Failure to pay the fee timely will result in a penalty assessment of 150%.
Register online at: https://housingbill.lacity.org/billing
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors are allowing tenants to avoid paying rent from February 1, 2025 through July 31, 2025, if the tenants merely claim that they were financially impacted by the Los Angeles fires. No proof needs to be shown.
In addition, the Board has instructed the Los Angeles County Sheriff to "slow walk" evictions. Delays over 4 months have been reported.
Attorney Dennis Block
1 800-77-EVICT (38428)
www.EVICT123.com
California laws render tenant screening useless. We are expected to blindly lease to tenants and hope not to suffer the consequences. Learn what you can do to protect yourself.
We need to change the law to prevent tenants from using the defense of habitability, unless their rent is posted with the court.
To find your state representative go to:
https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov
Sample language that can be sent to your representative:
For unlawful detainer actions, I would like legislation passed that tenants must post their rent money with the court, to avail themselves of the defense of habitability. This defense is typically abused by tenants who allege faulty conditions with the premises, which do not exist. In other cases, those conditions have never been reported to the landlord. A tenant who claims to be withholding rent, due to the condition of the premises, clearly should have the rent and therefore can easily post it with the court. This proposed legislation will prevent fraudulent claims by tenants who are merely attempting to game the system.
Find out if your property is subject to Statewide Rent Control and if so, what are the allowable rent increases.
The rules and regulations placed on landlords are staggering. They are designed for landlords to fail and to be subjected to fines and penalties. The so called, "Protection of Tenants" is such an overreach, so as to deny landlords their basic property rights.
Landlords are continually under attack by our politicians. New proposed laws seek to ban all rent increases for 1 year.
Attorney Dennis Block
www.EVICT123.com
800 77-EVICT
When property has been ravaged by the fires, what are the obligations of landlords to their tenants? Should tenants be compensated with relocation funds? Are landlords free to raise rents during these times? Watch the most comprehensive discussion on this topic. Attorney Dennis Block 800 77-EVICT (38428) www.EVICT123.com
The housing industry is now under attack. A legal system that is broken and now landlords have to deal with untold losses from fires. Find out what steps housing providers can take.
Dennis Block
800 77-EVICT (38428)
WWW.EVICT123.COM
Judgments against your deadbeat tenants can be collected. Watch what techniques are available.
Attorney Dennis Block
800 77-EVICT (38428)
www.EVICT123.com
Owners of buildings sometimes need to evict persons who are not tenants. Learn how to avoid these situations.
For Estate Planning and Trust Creation contact: Attorney Michael Elson (818) 763-8831
The year 2025 brings a host of new laws impacting California landlords and imposing new restrictions on their property rights. There is an in depth discussion of these new laws and how to be in compliance.
Some tenants use the common areas for their only personal storage area. This makes your premises look like a junkyard. Other tenants vacate, leaving some of their personal property. We explore how to legally deal with these situations.
Successful people can always attribute their accomplishments through some act of luck and timing. Landlords need to recognize these situations and seize the moment.
With the weaponization of laws against landlords, your rental agreement is you last line of defense. Learn the provisions that must be contained in your rental agreement.
My rental agreement can be obtained at no charge on my website in the free form section. www. evict123.com
The concept of rent control was established on the myth that landlords are rent gauging. To lower rents, we need to abolish rent control.
Learn the legal requirements for a Notice to Pay Rent or Quit. 1. When can it be served 2. What must be contained in the notice 3. How can you serve this notice 4. When does the notice expire 4. Other local juridiction requirements
Hear the answers to the most asked questions by landlords.
All forms can be obtained on the website: www.evict123.com
Learn what constitutes nuisance behavior and what steps are necessary to evict your tenant.
The assault on property owners continues. Learn which ballot initiatives will directly impact your property.
Listen to the tactics used by the City of Los Angeles to destroy income property owners. Your property rights are being trampled.
What steps should you take when your tenant refuses to pay rent. We discuss the defenses that tenants will use to prevent their eviction.
Avoid the common tricks that tenants play on landlords to gain access to your property or to sue you in a civil lawsuit.
This is our 1 year anniversary for Zoom Landlord-Tenant Talk Radio. I want to thank the housing industry for your continued support of this show. Today's topic is "Security Deposits-All You Need To Know"
Under Statewide Rent Control, and other local jurisdictions, a tenant can be required to vacate a unit in order for the landlord to do major renovation. Once the renovation is completed, the landlord is free to raise rents to market value. Learn what the requirements are to institute this legal loophole to beat rent control. Then listen to landlords ask their legal questions.
The show airs live every Saturday at 3pm. Details can be obtained on my website: www.EVICT123.com
The opening topic discusses an effective strategy for beating rent control by the use of a "Cash For Keys" agreement. Learn how you can implement this tactic to obtain market rent for your units.
Listen to what steps can a landlord take to cut down the risk of lawsuits by their tenants. Following the opening topic, you will hear questions by landlords relating to their properties.
The do's and don'ts that every landlord should follow. Then it will be our quesion and answer period.
Do not miss the AOA Million Dollar Trade Show this August 22, 2024 at the Long Beach Convention Center. I will be speaking at 1:15 pm. Do not miss it. Admission is FREE.
For further information visit: www.aoausa.com
Proposition 33 attempts to repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. Costa-Hawkins protects your income property investments.
Vote NO on Proposition 33 and YES on Proposition 34.
After my initial topic hear other landlords ask their question on a number of other topics.
The dangers of leasing an unpermitted unit.
Hear many landlords ask their questions regarding landlord-tenant .
Topics Discussed:
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Accessing your tenant's unit
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Deducting late fees from a security deposit
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Accessing a unit when only a child is home
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Lodger
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Seller fails to vacate after the close of escrow
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Owner occupancy
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Who can enter a unit to make repairs
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Raising rents on a single-family residence
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Separate parking agreements
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Renter's insurance
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Conflicting dates in a rent increase notice
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Change of ownership notice
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Unauthorized occupant
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Unsealing a court judgment
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Tenant interfering with workmen
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Insurance cancelled
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Repairs should be completed immediately
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Unsure if a security deposit exists
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Periodic inspections
Topics Discussed:
- Violations of the rental agreement
- Tenant occupied foreclosed property
- Where rent is to be paid
- Security deposit limited to 1 month rent
- Owner desires to occupy the unit
- Renting to international students
- Tenant ruins fresly poured concrete
- Receipts required with a security deposit itemization
- Requiring tenants to pay for utlities
- Holding deposits
- Having existing tenants sign a new rental agreement
- Raising rents on a single-family residence
- Filing a motion for summary judgment
- Shifting the cost of utilities to your tenant
- Storing items on a balcony
- Towing vehicles
- Keeping the unit clean
- Eviction a boarder
- Mailing a change of owner by certified mail
Topics Discussed:
- Acquiring tenant occupied property
- Registering your unit prior to serving a termination notice
- Failing to comply with a stipulated judgment
- Buying foreclosure property
- Proof of mailing
- Tenant failing to pay for utilities
- Exemptions from Statewide Rent Control
- Sending a change of ownership form
- Mail Service is not a proper address for service of legal documents
- Extra person moving into the unit
- Deducting rent when tenant inconvenienced
- Rent can be paid to a P.O. Box
- Screening applicants
- Renter's Insurance
- Proper rent increase for the City of Comption
- Adult chlid moving back into unit to establish tenant's rights
- Suveillance cameras
- Jury trial
- Exterior water spigot
Topics Discussed:
- Strategies for raising rents
- Serving a change of ownership
- Exemptions from Statewide Rent Control
- Unpermitted living space
- Unauthorized pets and alterations
- Tenant in dispute with adjoining property owner
- Disabled tenant want to switch units
- Ramifications to accepting an illegal rent
- Unpermitted dog
- Voluntary vacate agreement
- Sheriff taking an inordinate amount of time to perform a lockout.
- Permanent removal of a single-family residence
- Notice requirements to terminate a fixed term lease
- Accessing a unit
- 10-day notice required for rental violations in Los Angeles County
- Landlords force to accept a Section 8 tenant
- Filling out an eviction form
- Tenant taking over the common areas
- Tenant has multiple violations of rental agreement
- Evicting only one tenant from a unit
Topics Discussed:
- Supreme Court dealt a blow to homeless encampments
- Laws relating to security deposits
- The property insurance crisis
- Responsibility to repair a washer and dryer
- Obtaining a securty deposit in excess of the law
- Obligation to sign a new lease
- Will a letter be sufficient in lieu of a witness
- The phone number of a manager should be given to the tenants
- Removing a unit permanently from rental housing use.
- No increase in security deposits for furnished units
- Combining properties in a LLC to obtain a higher security deposit
- Unauthorized occupants
- Removing the use of a garage to build an ADU
- Illegal Unit
- ADU consultant
- Proper method of serving a termination notice
- Tenant deposits cash into landlord's account
- Reasons to evict not required for some SFR
- Proof of ownership
- Security deposit does not need to be held in an escrow account
- Interest on security deposits
- Relocation funds required for substantial renovation
- One tenant vacates leaving one remaining tenant
- Co-signers
- New owner to start an eviction for non-payment
- Tenant refusing to relinquish unit after vacating
- Good cause required to evict for unincorporated areas of Lo Angeles
Topics Discussed
- Avoiding the "Tenant From Hell"
- Evicting only one co-tenant
- Terminating a lease that automatically renews
- What renter's right does a person have when moving back into a unit
- Raising rent triggers relocation
- Change of Ownership Notice- methods of payment
- 60 day notice to quit on a lodger
- Substantial relocation
- Owner occupancy for a duplex
- Tenant assigning parking space to another tenant
- Requiring children who became adults to sign a rental agreement
- Establishing a rental rate without rquiring the tenant to pay this amount
- Addendum to rental agreements
- Unauthorized subtenants
- Tenant establishes a day care business on your property
- How do you do a credit check
- Illegal unit
- Requiring exemption language in rental agreement regarding Statewide Rent Control
Topic Discussed:
- Increasing rents
- Requesting a tenant to do the gardening
- Tenant suing landlord regarding an illegal unit
- Suing tenant in small claims court for Covid rent
- Tenant vacates without notice
- Raising rent and owner wants to occupy the unit
- Family member wants to occupy an unit
- Obtaining a security deposit from an existing tenant
- Requesting a tenant to sign a rental agreement
- Correcting a mistake in an eviction lawsuit
- Renovate or owner move-in. Which one?
- Terminating a Section 8 tenant for economic reasons
- Rent notice is required to exceed the fair market value
- Owner desires to occupy unit located in Glendale
- Tenant owes rent- Start the eviction
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- Late charges
- Major repairs required and tenant will remain in possession
- Raising rent for a Section 8 tenant
- Tenant owes rent 20. Relocation needs to be paid where an owner wants to occupy a unit.
Topics Discussed:
- Change of ownership or managment
- Allowing a friend to occupy your unit
- Holdover damages
- Non payment of rent for a storage unit
- Serving a second 3-Day notice to pay rent
- Premises appear to be abandoned
- Tenant retaliation for a rent increase
- Cash for keys
- Utilities charges included in a notice to pay rent or quit
- Proving the Los Angeles cover sheet was properly filed with the city
- Tenant cancels after signing a rental agreement
- Serving a new change of ownership/management notice
- Preparing a rent increase notice
- Counting days when a 3 day notice will expire
- Evicting your boarder
- Illegally converted garage-relocation required to be paid
- Storing items in the common areas
- Landlord is sued for failing to repair the jacuzzi
Topics Discussed
- Landlords forced to take Section 8 tenants
- 3-Day Notice to Quit vs e-Day Notice to Perform or Quit
- Provision in lease agreement prohibiting jury trials
- LA single-family residence exempt from rent limitation but good cause required to evict
- Laundry lease
- Los Angeles County rent control does not impact incorporated cities
- Illegal unit
- Proper person to serve a lawsuit
- Proposed bill to force landlords to accept pets
- Removing a parking space to construct an ADU
- Tenant refusing an inspection
- Visitors creating a nuisance
- Boarders in your house
- Condominium not subject to rent limitations
- Tenant wasting water
- Tenant vacates without notice
- No pet policy
- Terminating a Section 8 tenant
- Friend moving into the unit for only 30 days
Topics Discussed:
- Enforcing a late charge provision in a lease agreement
- Inoperable vehicles parked on the premises
- Requiring a tenant to pay for repairs
- Requirements of a 3 day notice to pay rent or quit
- Renting out a room in your house
- Dishonored check tendered on a move-in
- Failure to maintain a jucuzzi
- Changing the terms of a tenancy
- Adding a person to a rental agreement
- Suing a tenant for damage in small claims court
- Storing items in the common areas
- Having an existing tenant sign a new lease
- Owner desires to evict so owner can occupy the unit
- Filing a nuisance case or a family member move-in
- Removing a parking space to construct an ADU
- Amending a security deposit itemization
- Attaching a rental agrement to an unlawful detainer complaint
- Motion for summary judgment
1, Obtaining immediate answsers to your legal questions
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Motion for Summary Judgment
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Lease term is expiring
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Existing tenant moving into a different unit on the premises
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Owners desires to move into a unit occupied by a Section 8 tenant
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Vacancy decontrol
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Nuisance tenants
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Tenant failing to maintain the unit
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Relunctant Witnesses
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Failure to renew a lease
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Violation of house rules
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Raising rent above market level
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Calilfornia balony and staircase inspection law
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Illegal Unit
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Evicting for rent owed during the Covid period.
Topics Discussed 1. SB 567-Substantial remodel and Owner/Family move-in
2Late Charges
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Terminating a fixed term lease
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Required names in a 3 day notice to pay rent
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Unauthorized subtenants
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Who is responsible when an injury occurs on your property
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Evict a tenant when the property is to be sold
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Contested vs uncontested evictions
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Settlements in unlawful detainer actions
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Special language must be contained in the lease for owner move-in
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Tenant deposits rent in landlord's bank account after the 3 day expires
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Applying rent payments to late charges
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Bedbugs- who is responsible
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Intentional damage to property
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Establishing the initial condition of the premises
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Tenant vacates before the expiration of the notice to vacate
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Tenant refusing to sign a rental agreement
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Arbitration clause in a lease agreement
Topics Discussed:
- Emotional Support Animals
- Attorney fee provision in a lease agreement
- Tenant maliciously wasting water
- A 3-day rent notice is limited to 1 years rent
- Different rent notice required for property that has a federally backed loan
- 3-Day Notice must contain special language
- Landlord refusing to make repairs
- Voluntary vacate agreement
- Childrent remaining in unit after the parents vacate
- Abandoned personal property
- Guarantors
- Tenant hosting parties
- Requirements in preparing a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit
- Mold in unit
- Owners desires to occupy a tenant occupied unit
- Airbnb
- Single-family residence has no rent limitations
- Ecomonic Deplacement relocation
- How to deduct items on a security deposit form
- Substantial renovation of a unit
Topics Discussed:
- New security deposit law
- Unauthorized dog
- Turning off utilities with a tenant in possession
- Accessing a tenant's unit
- Raising rent on a single-family residence
- How to collect rent which became owed during the Covid period
- Owner intends to occupy or renovate a unit
- Increasing rent for a capital improvement
- Removing a garage to construct an ADU
- Requiring renters insurance
- Tenant refuses to pay the rental increase
- 3-day notice must exceed the threshold (Fair Market Value)
- Abandoned personal property
- Tenant is a hoarder
- Accessing a unit to sell the property
- Tenant is harrassing an owner.
Topics Discusse
- Provision in a lease regarding the owners right to put in a family member
- Balcony and staircase required inspection. (New Law)
- Reporting bad tenants to credit agencies
- Requirements for a 3 day notice to pay rent or quit.
- Tenant pays rent after the 3 day notice expires by Zelle
- Jurisdictional limit in small claims court
- Addendum to rental agreement
- Unauthorized tenant
- Responsibility of the tenant to prevent mold
- Protection to prevent trespass of vacant units
- Single-Family residence requires good cause to evict
- Failing to cleanup for a tenant's dog
- Condo's not subject to rent limitations
- Tenant's contributes to water damage
- Selling a tenant occupied house.
- Just cause not required for tenancies less then 6 months (JCO)
- Just For Renters initiative (VOTE NO)
- Tenant responsible to prepare unit for pest control company
- Selecting a management company
- Caretaker remaining in unit after tenant dies.
- Building an accessory dwelling unit on tenant occupied property
Topics Discussed:
- The best residential lease
- Protecting vacant units
- Just Cause Ordinance in Los Angles
- Changing a single-family residence to a duplex
- Raising the security deposit for an existing tenant
- Section 8 tenant not residing in the unit
- Adding a late fee to an existing tenancy
- Putting an eviction on a tenant's credit
- Abandoned person property
- Tenants fails to switch utilities to their names
- Tenant contiually pays rent late
- Evicting for substantial renovation
- Avoiding Section 8 tenants
- Raising rent on a single-family residence
- Deducting late fees from a security deposit
Topics Discussed:
- Emotional Support Animals
- Reporting a tenant to a credit agency
- Removing a tenant for owner occupancy
- Transferring an eviction to the new owner
- Moving a Section 8 tenant to a different unit
- Suing in small claims court for COVID rent
- Los Angeles required notices to tenants
- Forcing an existing tenant to sign a lease
- Designating where rental payments are to be paid
- Deducting for cleaning in a security deposit itemization
- Tenant is in jail
- Balcony inspections
- Charging tenants for utilties
- Relocation requirements for the City of Los Angeles
- Including an additional area in the lease agreement
- Trespassers taking over property
- Basta representing tenants
- Sealing eviction record.
- Requiring a tenant to move as property is to be sold
- Illegally converted garage
- Raising rent on a single family residence
- Family member move-in Ventura County
- New laws regarding security deposits
- Eviction for pets.
Topics Discussed
- Civil litigation and phone check as part of the application process
- Statement that property is not subject to Statewide Rent Control
- Reasons to deny an applicant other than credit score
- Unsightly items on balcony
- Trespassers take possession of house
- Service and emotional support animals
- Jucuzzi not working, tenant deducting rent
- Nuisance evictions
- Los Angeles Sheriff delays
- Threshold requirement for a notice to pay rent
- Serving notice to the police regarding trespassers
- Month to Month versus a fixed term lease
- Renovation Eviction
- Tenant responsible for the repair of applicances
- House title in the name of corporation
- Tenancy at will
Topics Discussed:
- Trade Show - October 20, 2024 at Los Angeles Convention Center
- Trespassers
- Holding deposits forms
- Mold issues
- Tenants delaying eviction actions
- Shared utility meter
- Increasing a security deposit
- Access notices
- Eviction Rent Assistance Program
- Raising rent on a single-family residence
- Deducting for cleaning from a security deposit
- Moving into your rental unit
- Renting rooms in a house
- Tenant accusations
- SB 602 Trespass
- Mold remediation requires quick action
- Nuisance behavior
- Unauthorized occupants remaining in possession
- Providing receipts for your labor for a security deposit.
Topics Discussed
- Serving a 3 day notice
- Counting Days
- Terminating a tenancy for an owner's occupancy
- Procedural requirements in an eviction action
- Substituting Tenants
- Partial rent payments in regard to the threshold
- Voluntary vacate agreements
- Manager agreements
- Demanding rent is not harassment
- Alterations to the premises
- Raising rent on a single family residence
- Stipulation judgments
- Collection on a judgment
- Tenant preventing access
- 1099c -forgiving rental debt
- Key deposit
- Collecting on commercial rent
- Unsealing an eviction record
- Rent increases
Topics Discussed:
- AOA Million Dollar Trade Show- Los Angeles Convention Center- 3-20-24
- Mold issues
- Renovating a unit to terminate a tenancy
- Los Angeles Rent Registration Certificate to be mailed to your tenant
- Renting Rooms
- Designating the name of the landlord on a lease
- Tenant vacates leaving a subtenant in possession
- Charging for parking
- Evicting for non-payment of rent
- Owner move-in
- Rent increases for the City of Los Angeles
- Selling a house is not grounds to evict
- Separate parking agreements
- Relocating a tenant temporarily to do required work
- Landlord's obligation to paint
- Terminating a resident manager
- Evicting for an unauthorized pet
- Rent Increases
- Economic displacement- City of Los Angeles
- Termination notices must be sent to the City of Los Angeles
Topics Discussed:
- Vote No on Proposition 20 "Justice for Renters"
- Proposed law on pets
- Increasing rent for additional occupants
- Removing a parking space
- Residential unit connected to commercial property
- Propounding discovery in an eviction action
- Are landlords liable for temporarly relocation
- Determining relocation for owner occupancy
- Illegal units
- Mold issues
- Tenancies less than 6 months
- Terminating a tenancy for a single-family residence
- Tenant required to do the gardening
- Maximum occupancy laws
- Meeting the Sheriff for a lockout
- Repair requests in writing
- All Zoom meeting are recorded
Topics Discussed:
- Raising rent for additional occupants
- Evicting for owner occupancy
- Accepting rent from subtenants
- Ellis Act evictions
- Renter's insurance
- Status Conference Dates
- Los rental agreement
- Renovation evictions
- Section 8 "Ability to Pay"
- Distrubution of the security deposit after tenant dies
- Requirement to provide tenants with a new ownership letter
- Los Angeles City requirements for landlords
- Disturbing airbnb tenants
- Obtaining keys for your unit
- No rent limitations on single-family residents
- Collecting Covid rent
- Tenant choosing to reduce rent
- Tenant growing marijuana.
Topics Discussed:
- Methods upon which tenant may pay the rent
- Tresspasser taking possession
- Rent threshold for the City of Los Angeles
- Relocation for temporary displacement
- Renter's insurance
- Voluntary vacate agreements
- Rasing rent in Los Angeles City
- Increasing the security deposit
- Inspection regarding the security deposit prior to tenant vacating
- Selecting a management company
- Collection Covid rent
- Unruly pets
- Determining if a tenant has abandoned the unit
- Serving a lawsuit by an "Order to Post"
- Taking possession of a unit if the tenant dies
- Requirment to notify applicants that there has been a death in the unit
Topics Discussed:
- Eviction can proceed for Covid rent
- Rent increases for Section 8 Tenants
- Rent reduction for habitability issues
- Couny of LA requirement of a 30 Day Notice to Pay Rent struck down
- Terminating a tenant to allow for owner occupancy
- Advance rent payments
- Spanish rental agreements
- Selling a tenant occupied single-family residence
- Violating a lease by having a pet
- Serving a lawsuit by way of an "Order to Post"
- Section 8 new law, "Ability to Pay"
- Short term rentals
- Emotional Support Animals
- 15 day notice to pay rent
- Accessory dwelling units
- Security deposit itemization
- Late fees
- Tenancy at will
- Accessing a unit
Items Discussed
- LA City forcing landlords to install air conditioners
- Covid rent now due
- Selecting the first qualified applicant
- LA County rent increases
- Storing personal property in common areas
- Raising rent on a Section 8 tenant
- Notices that need be posted on LA residential property
- Obtaining holdover rent damages in an unlawful detainer action
- Deduction for failure to return keys in a security deposit
- Renting rooms.
- Tenant filing lawsuit against their landlord
- Lease becomes a month to month tenancy by operation of law
- Tenant required to serve a 30 day notice when vacating
- SFR exempt from Statewide Rent Control
- Unlimited rent increases on a condo
- Terminating a Section 8 tenancy
- Unauthorized tenants in violation of the lease agreement
- Requirement to return all rent paid when the unit is illegal.
Topics Discussed
1.Tenant Insurance
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Rent owed in Los Angeles from 10-21-21 through 1-31-23
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Voluntary Vacate Agreements
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Increasing security deposits
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Interest on security deposits in Los Angeles
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Renovation evictions
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Tenant declares bankruptcy
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Illegal rent increase
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Renting to first qualified applicant
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E-Bikes
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Unusal wear and tear
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Are landlords required to supply appliances
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Hoarding
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Serving rent increases
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Illegal units
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Jury trials
Items Discussed:
- The Initiative "Justice For Renters"
- Raise your rents to market level for non-rent control properties
- Names to be included in a 3 day notice
- Co-Signers
- Paying rent by Zelle
- Partial rent payments
- Tenants asking for a jury trial
- Filing a demurre
- Personal property stored in a parking space
- Charging existing tenants for water
- Remodeling RSO propertise
- Ellis Act Evictions
- Nuisance Tenants
- Landlord refuses to fix the Jucuzzi
- Tenant fails to give landlord the Rent Relief Funds.
Topics Discussed:
- Cannot use a credit check for Section 8 applicants
- Lease all units on a month-to-month tenancy only
- Removing a tenant from an illegal unit
- How to terminate an expiring lease
- Obligation of a landlord when a tenant is locked out
- Raising rent for townhouses, condominiums, and single-family residences
- A tenant's obligation to pay rent when forced to temporary relocate
- Evicting unauthorized tenants
- Bad legal advice
- Terminating a tenancy to allow your grandfather to move in
- Duty to inspect for lead and abestos
- Afraid to take legal action due to a threat of a jury trial
- Determining if a tenant has abandoned the premies.
Topics Discussed:
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Rent owed must exceed the Fair Marke Value
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Surveillance cameras
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Increasing the security deposit
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Receipts required to be attached to a security deposit itemization
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Evicting tenants when a property is to be sold
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Paying rent with a wire transfer
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Applying overpayment of rent to a late charge
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Taking possession of your unit
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Relocation required for a family member move-in
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Raising rent on a condominium
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Requiring tenants to carry Renter's Insurance
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Raising rent when additional tenants are occupying the unit.
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AirBnb rentals
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Colllection rent after the service of a termination notice.
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Accessing a unit
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Pet deposits
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Service of a lawsuit
18 Collecting Covid rent
Topics Discussed:
Rent increases RSO properties
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Counterfeit cashier's check
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Items to include with a security deposit itemization
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Gurantors
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Rent increase for condominiums, townhomes, single-family residences
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Strangers in your unit
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Requirements for a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit
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Rent Increases
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Terminating a tenancy in Burbank
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Collecting past due covid rent
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Serving requirements for unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County
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Payment plans
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Section 8 decreasing rent
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Suing in small claims court
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Designating a bank for payment on a 3-day noitce
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New security deposit law effective 7-1-2024
Topics Discussed:
- Inoperable vehicles.
- Deducting rent from a security deposit.
- Proper description of property must be contained in the notice.
- Los Angeles requires your 3 day notice to be above the threshold.
- Questions you can ask an applicant.
- New owner and family member want to occupy 2 units.
- Raising rent in Pasadena under the new statute.
- Proper payment methods to pay rent in a 3-day notice.
- Tenant using common areas for storage of the property.
- Tenant failing to maintain the lawn.
- Tenant suing in small claims court for the security deposit.
- Time to serve your rent increase for the City of Los Angeles.
- Special Guest- Attorney Ryan Block speaking on landlords being sued.
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Using a security deposit for an early termination of a lease.
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Requiring "Renters Insurance".
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Partial rent payments.
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Tenants want to return after renovation, due to a fire.
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Raising rents or renovating a single-family residence.
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Allowable rent increases for RSO properties.
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Holding a tenant responsible for a cracked bathtub.
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Asking a tenant to vacate for a family member to move in.
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Tenant's right to deduct rent.
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Tenant dies in the unit, landlord taking possession.
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Allowing rent increases for Unincorporated area of Los Angeles County.
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Tenant occupied property acquired through a tax sale.
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Tenant not paying rent in a condominium.
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Landlord needs to fix a mailbox.
Items Discussed:
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Increasing rents where additional persons join the tenancy.
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Tenant vacates during the lease term. What are the tenants and Landlords obligations?
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Explanation of "Unincorporated" areas of Los Angeles County.
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How to open an escrow account to distribute relocation funds to your tenant.
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Explanation of the ballot measure entitled, "Justice for Tenants".
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Required notice to tenant when there is a change of ownership.
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Charging separate for parking.
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Forcing tenants to sign a new lease agreement.
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Tenant buyouts Agreement to vacate.
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Renters insurance.
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Collecting on unpaid rent during Covid.
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Prejudgment Claimants.
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Tenant responsible for broken pipes broken due to tenant's negligence.
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Illegal units, Landlord's responsible for relocation.
Items Discussed
- Essential items to be required in a rental agreement.
- Can you email tenants notices?
- Investing in property out of California.
- Pet Deposits.
- Eviction of an Airbnb tenant.
- Eviction for unauthorized tenants.
- Foreclosure Evictions.
- Require repair requests to be in writing.
- Mold issues.
- Change of ownership.
- Accessing a unit.
- Statute of limitation for collecting rent.
- Collecting late charges and repair charges.
- Raising rent.
- Changing ownership from an individual to an LLC.
Topics Discussed:
- Los Angeles City voting on allowing a rent increase to only 4%.
- Serving rent increase notices.
- Doing a credit check on existing tenants.
- Who is responsible for a broken window?
- Is the premises abandoned for a tenant who is in jail?
- Evicting a subtenant.
- Tenant requests to have a roommate.
- Is my house considered a boarding house if I take in renters?
- Are tenants eviction records sealed?
- Evicting a tenant who brings in an additional occupant.
- Rent increases in excess of 10% might trigger relocation
- Using a security deposit to pay for damage while the tenant is in possession.
- How long can a landlord wait to make a repair.
- Serving notices that the property is exempt from Statewide Rent Control.
Topics Discussed:
Making tenant responsible for repairs.
Obligating tenant to pay for property taxes.
The right to Inspect your property.
Locating tenants to sue for past due rent.
Voluntary vacate agreements.
Removing property from rent housing use. (Ellis Act)
Rent increase notices Pros and Cons of leasing to Section 8 tenants.
Laundry company leases
Our meeting discussed:
- Rent increases are not being allowed in the City of Los Angeles
- Are we required to take Section 8 applicants.
- Raising rent on single-family residences.
- Tenants storing property in the common areas of the premises.
- Having a guarantor on your lease agreement.
- Voluntary vacate agreements.
- A tenant with a stash of guns and rifles.
Hear the latest episode of Zoom Landlord-Tenant Radio by Attorney Dennis Block. Listen to other landlords legal questions.
This is a Zoom Call In Radio Talk Show where landlords and income properties owners ask their questions and give feedback on the state of our industry. This is a weekly Zoom meeting that can be heard live every Saturday at 3 PM. Get your questions ready.
The laws are designed for landlords to make mistakes, so as to lose their eviction case. Hear Attorney Dennis Block go over the main points to avoid so that you will have a successful case.
The City of Los Angeles has instituted new rules for ALL residential income property owners. These new rules will dramatically impact your property rights.
On the Radio (870 The Answer)
Real Estate Radio LA- Hosted by Gil Azcarate
The Latest developments for the County and the City of Los Angeles
Eviction cases can now be brought based on non-payment of rent and other violations of the rental agreement. Hear what you are allowed to do in your jurisdiction.
Commencing October 1, 2021 major portions of the Tenant Relief Act has ended. Listen how you can finally initiate an eviction at this time!
The Legislature has extended the rent moratorium through Sept. 30, 2021. This will be the FINAL extension! Learn what steps can be taken right now and what will happen on Oct. 1, 2021.
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When will the eviction moratorium be over?
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How can landlords collect the past due rent?
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How do I apply for rental assistance?
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When can I initiate an eviction?
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How do I get the tenant to vacate?
Hear the latest updates for landlords regarding COVID-19 followed by a question and answer session.
Attorney Dennis Block discusses the "Tenant Relief Act" and its effect on income properties owners.
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The new legal requirements in dealing with your delinquent tenants.
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The required forms that must be served.
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What eviction actions can be brought at this time.
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How to collect your lost rent.
Assembly Bill 3088 dramatically changes the way landlords can demand rent. A 15 Day Notice to Pay Rent is now required.
What cases can proceed to eviction at this time.
What are the requirements for serving a Notice to Pay rent or Quit.
When will the moratorium on eviction cases finally end.
Attorney Dennis Block teams up with Realtor and Apartment Broker & Expert, Derrick Ruiz to discuss your rights and obligations when your tenants withhold rent due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Derrick's Contact Information:
(310) 308-3174
www.DerrickRuiz.com
The California Judicial Council puts a halt to almost all evictions. Learn why this is an assault on income property owners and constitutes a taking of your property rights.
This is a seminar I gave for Kris German, The Apartment Dealer. I give my thoughts on how the pandemic will affect landlords and strategies regarding Statewide Rent Control.
Hear an interview with Matt Levin of Cal Matters. Cal Matters is a public interest journalism venture covering Calif. state politics and government. The issue discussed was whether evictions should be filed at this time, in light of the pandemic.
Attorney Dennis Block is interviewed by Kristopher German of the "The Apartment Dealer" Re/Max Commercial Division in regard to avoiding mistakes in the eviction process.
Dan Faller, President of the Apartment Owners Association, and Dennis Block have a detailed discussion on the spread of tenant welfare.
Dennis Block appeared on the John & Ken Show on KFI Radio. This broadcast aired on November 1, 2019. The discussion centered on the newly enacted Statewide Rent Control.
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The Impact of Statewide Rent Control
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Strategies To Obtain Market Rent Under Statewide Rent Control
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What Steps should Be Taken Prior To Leasing A Unit
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Items That Must Be Contained In Your Lease Agreement
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Change Of Ownership Requirements
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The Unlawful Detainer Process
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Rent Control Notice Must Be Posted On The Property
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Service Of The Rent Registration Certificate
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New Requirements To Serve A 3 Day Notice
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Items Required In A 3 Day Notice To Quit
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Keep Accurate Rental Records
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When Does A 3 Day Notice Expire
Update-You cannot serve a 60 day notice on property subject to Statewide Rent Control after Oct. 31, 2019
This seminar was sponsored by the Apartment Owners Association. It is a detailed presentation of the things you can do achieve a successful outcome in small claims court.
Introducing My New Co-Host, Ryan Block
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Judge's Bias
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Advocating for Landlord Rights
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New Laws Regarding Airbnb
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Laundry Leases
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Reimbursement for Soft Retro-Fitting
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New Rules for a 3 Day Notice in Unincorporated LA County
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Ellis Act- The Ultimate Rent Control Solution
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The New Laws and How They Impact Landlords
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Rent Control Spreading to Unincorporated Areas of Los Angeles County, Glendale and Inglewood.
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What You Need to Know
Update:Los Angeles County- Does not require that you serve the tenant a notice by certified mail return receipt.
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A new 3 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
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Tenants Refuse to Give Their Names After a Foreclosure
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Prejudgment Claimants Delaying Eviction Cases
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Tenants Displaying Signs in Their Windows
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How to Terminate a Section 8 Tenancy
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Service/Comfort Animals
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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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Free Attorneys Appointed For Tenants.
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Request For Jury Trials In Tenant Eviction Cases.
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New Language In A 3 Day Pay Or Quit Notice
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Canceling Section 8 Contracts In LA Rent Control
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Rents Determine The Value Of The Property.
Hear my interview with Arif Halaby of Total Financial Solutions. This was was broadcasted on KRLA Radio "The Answer"
Dennis Block appearing on the "Total Financial Solutions" on KRLA 870 AM Radio with host Arif Halaby.
1. Rent Control Spreading
2. Vacancy Decontrol
3. Malcontent Tenants
4. Nuisance Tenants
5. Evidence Required For A Nuisance Eviction
6. Shriver Project-Free Attorney Requesting Jury Trials
7. Settling Eviction Cases
8. Sealing Eviction Records
9 Unauthorized Persons
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Monetary Awards In Eviction Actions
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Smoking Marijuana On The Premises
Hear the actual seminar by Attorney Dennis Block at the Long Beach Convention Center. This was sponsored the Apartment Owners Association on May 15, 2018
Rent Control is spreading. What landlords should do now to protect themselves. Do not get caught unprepared.
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Costa Hawkins Saved!
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Separate Parking Agreement.
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Removing Amenities Equal Lower Rent.
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Storing Items in the Common Areas.
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Evicting Tenants for Partial Payment of Rent.
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Rent Control Strategies.
- Doing evictions in San Diego
- Tenants displaced due to fires.
- Require Renter's Insurance.
- Evicting elderly or infirmed tenants.
- Unauthorized subtenants in possession.
- Evictions on legal holidays.
- How the new recreational marijuana law will impact landlords.
- No smoking buildings.
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Rent Control Spreading-What You Need To Do Right Now.
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Tenant Requesting Jury Trials In Tenant Eviction Cases
3. Substituting Tenants
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Switching Roommates
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Aggressive Dogs as Service Animals
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When Can You Serve a Rent Notice
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Smoking in Common Areas
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Cultivating Marijuana
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Tenants Paying for Capital Improvements
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Voluntary Vacate Agreements
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Parking Unauthorized Vehicles
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How to handle a situation where a tenant dies in your unit.
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Dealing with AIRBNB.
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Should you accept a co-signer.
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How much can you raise rent and the process involved.
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What properties are subject to rent control.
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Tenant demanding compensation if landlord requires access.
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Privacy issues in recording conversation.
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Discrimination Issues
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Comfort animals -Rooster
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Costa Hawkins Law
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Pet Deposits
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Grounds to deny or accept an applicant.
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Installing electric charging stations in apartment complex.
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Tenants cultivating marijuana.
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Tenant changing locks without Landlord's permission.
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New Law- Voluntary Vacate Agreements.
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The significance of renting guest houses and new laws.
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Landlord barring applicants from foreign countries.
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Applicants without a social security number.
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Applicants with a gun collection.
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Barring marijuana cultivation and smoking.
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Tenants and their guests responsible for damage.
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Tenant requesting the right to move in a caregiver.
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Rent Increase and Notice to Quit requirements.
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Applicant without credit.
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Property in REAP.
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Warehouse fire in Oakland.
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Rent control creates higher rent.
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Leasing to Corporations.
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Service Animals.
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Requiring tenants to temporarily vacate for repairs.
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Rent Increases.
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What properties are under rent control.
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Evicting family members that do not pay rent.
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Taking rent during an eviction action
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Significance of the election on the Supreme Court.
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Charging a tenant for the preparation of a 3-day notice.
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Advertising a "No Pet" building.
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Habitability as a basis for withholding the rent.
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Buyer wants rent control unit vacated at the close of the escrow.
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Are landlords responsible when a tenant is forced to temporarily to vacate?
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Are there limitation to raising the rent?
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Permissible items to be deducted from the security deposit.
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Our 17th Attorney- Vazgen Pogosyan
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Requirement To Provide A Reasonable Accommodation
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Alterations To The Premises
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Termination Of The Tenancy
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Landlord's Obligation To Maintain Appliances.
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Change Of Ownership
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New DVD Announcement.
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Nuisance Tenants.
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Selecting Good Tenants.
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Requiring Tenants to Make Repairs by Contract.
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Taking Videos and Recording Your Tenants.
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Removing Services, Requires a Deduction in Rents.
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Landlords Responsible for Tenant's Personal Property.
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Landlord's Obligation to Paint and Carpet.
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Buildings in REAP
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Oral Agreements
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Rent Increases
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Marijuana
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Serving a 3-Day Notice
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Videotaping a Unit
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Separate Parking Agreements
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Demand for Air Conditioning
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Shifting Cost of Water Usage to Tenants
!. Post Dated Checks.
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Third Party Checks.
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Making Copies of Your Tenant's Checks.
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Voluntary Vacate Agreements.
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The Evils of Rent Control.
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Landlord Accepting Illegal Rent.
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Tenant Making Repairs.
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Children Defacing the Property.
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Smoke Detectors.
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Bed Bugs
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The Costa Hawkins Law (A Law That Is Favorable To Landlords!)
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Raising Security Deposits In A Rent Control Jurisdiction
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Interest On Security Deposits
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Termination Of Rent Control Tenancies
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Voluntary Vacate Agreements
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Comfort Pets (My Daughter Madison Joins Us)
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Pot Smoking Tenants
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Denying Applicants Because Of An Arrest Record
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Screening tenants.
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The system favors tenants.
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Evaluating credit scores.
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Landlord required to give tenants a physical address to serve notices.
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Discrimination is allowed if a lodger is involved.
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Relocation funds required if a tenant is temporarily displaced.
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Are evictions cyclical?
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Can a landlord charge for his own labor to clean a unit?
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Deposits made directly into the landlord's bank account.
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Neighbors in adjoining building causing disturbances.
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How to establish a non-smoking building.
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Requiring tenants to procure renter's insurance.
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Alterations by tenants.
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Leasing illegal units.
This seminar was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The topic included the appropriate methods a landlord can use when screening tenants.
Topics Discussed:
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Tenant Threatens Other Residents
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Unauthorized Persons In Possession
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Towing Vehicles
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Small Claims Court
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Paying Tenants Temporary Relocation Expenses
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Security Deposit Increases
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Screening Tenants
Topics Discussed:
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A Very Interesting Discussion On Pre-Screening Your Tenant Applicants Before Offering An Application
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How To Spot The Good And Bad Tenants Immediately
Topics Discussed:
1: How Attorneys Analyze Problems
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Tenant Claims Problems-Won't Allow Access
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Hoarders
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Judge Orders Landlord To Study Islam
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Who Is Your Legal Tenant
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Evicting A Disabled Tenant
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Access
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Damage To Premises
Topics Discussed:
- Why Do Tenants Get Evicted
- Can You Sell Property With Tenants In Possession
- Rent Increase Notices
- Raising The Security Deposit
- Tricks Regarding Rent Control Units
- Renter's Insurance
- Waiving A 3-Day Notice