Category : Real Estate



Eviction law in California has changed quite a bit over the past year, first with “just cause” legislation introduced as part of State Assembly Bill 1482, the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, and then with moratoriums introduced as part of Governor Gavin Newsome’s state orders by signing the Cov



Today, most real estate landlords and property management companies outsource the construction projects that happen at the properties. These companies are likely to be licensed general contractors by the State, but they may hire subcontractors, who may then

Finding a new tenant is a process littered with cautionary tales.  Today, we look at property owners and the screening questions they can ask prospective tenants before accepting them to live at your community. Helping people find their new home should be exciting, but that doesn’t mean there

What is Real Estate Fraud? Fraud refers to the act of intentionally misrepresenting or concealing specific facts to allow a person to take action that would be damaging to their affairs. Real estate fraud consists

It’s an unfortunate fact that nearly all property owners or managers will have to deal with the eviction process at some point in their career, and one potential roadblock during this process is an unlawful detainer case. An unlawful detainer is a term that can refe

The California State Legislature recently passed AB-3088, the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020. The prior versions of this legislation would have had devastating effects on Landlords, both large and small, and while this legislation is not perfect, it does supply some ability to move forward de

“In our ongoing conversations with Gov. Newsom and the Legislature, we have been responsive to their requests for additional time to develop and enact policy and legislative proposals,” Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye said. The Judicial Council of California voted to end two tem

Property owners are required by law (to some degree) to protect their tenants from burglary, assailants, as well as other occupants in the rental property. The landlord is also liable for the criminal acts of tenants living in the building along with having a duty to