California Fair Housing Laws 2020
Failing to follow any of the California Fair Housing Laws in 2020 results in severe penalties. Understanding the California Fair Housing Laws 2020 Lawyers explain California’s Fair Housing Laws for 2020 this way: Before placing ads online or in print media or putting up a “for rent” sign, you must know the fair […]
Read MoreHow to Find California Property Owners Information
When looking to buy real property buyers often ask: “How to Find California Property Owners Information”. Researching property owners in California appears simple with so many public records available. Looking up property deeds and tax records in every county only require the property address. Many California counties make this information available online. But, California state […]
Read MoreHow to Sub-Meter a Rental Property in California
Stop raising rents to keep up with rising utility bills. How to sub-meter a rental property in California teaches you how to save money. Tenants doing day jobs often complain about paying for heat or air conditioning used by the family down the hall who remain home all day. That’s because all the tenants get […]
Read MoreHow to Thoroughly Evaluate a Prospective Tenant’s Credit
Good tenants are hard to come by. Our “How to Thoroughly Evaluate a Prospective Tenant’s Credit” makes it easier. One of the biggest problems when evaluating a prospective tenant occurs when the prospect acts like the perfect candidate. But, appearances may appear deceiving. How to Screen Your Potential Tenants In order to evaluate […]
Read MoreWhat is “Sub Metering” a Property?
Tenants and new landlords often ask: What is “Sub Metering” a property? The answer involves re-wording the phrase “Sub Metering”. Utility sub-metering allows landlords to separate individual utility usage from the landlord’s common areas and other tenants. It applies to gas meters, water meters, sewer meters, and electricity meters. Sub-metering establishes separate meters for every […]
Read MoreWhat to do When Your California Tenants Pay Rent Late
What to do when your California tenants pay rent late? Or, nonpayment of rent? California Rental Agreement First, look at your written rental agreement. It should contain the following terms: The rent; When rent due (should also explain when rent due on weekends and holidays); How your tenant pays the rent (online, by […]
Read MoreWhat is “Rent Control” in California?
Investors living outside the state often ask: What is “Rent Control” in California? Due to recent legislation signed by Governor Gavin Newsom on October 8, 2019, affecting rent control laws in California let’s explore this new law first. California Rent Control Law of 2019 The California Tenant Protection Act of 2019, authored by […]
Read MoreLandlord Right of Entry in California
Landlord right of entry in California laws protects tenants’ privacy. As the landlord, do you possess the right to enter your tenant’s home whenever you want? A simple answer is “No”. Tenants possess legal rights to privacy under California laws. In fact, California laws specify when and how often you may enter your tenant-occupied property. […]
Read MoreHow to Successfully Manage Your Rental Property
How to successfully manage your rental property involves 9 steps. Managing your real estate rentals directly requires lots of work. But, reaps great rewards. Follow these 9 steps to successfully manage your rental property yourself. 1. How to Buy and Repair Rental Properties Step one requires buying a suitable property and making […]
Read MoreCalifornia Security Deposits | Everything You Need to Know
Everything you need to know about California security deposits explained here. Leasing a house or an apartment involves signing a lease agreement (contract) filled with confusing legal jargon. Thankfully, websites exist to help you understand the “renter’s lingo”. But, security deposits deserve special attention. U.S. laws do not require landlords to collect a security deposit. […]
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