Involvement with illegal drugs is a valid reason to evict a tenant. You’ll need proof this is happening before you act, but failing to protect yourself and other tenants can put you in legal, if not criminal, jeopardy. Should You Care If Your Tenant is Using Illegal Drugs? If someone…
As the property owner leasing out residential space to the public, you have legal obligations under California statutes, common law (law developed through court decisions), and local ordinances. They won’t disappear if you contract with a property management company. You are responsible and potentially liable for your actions or failure…
It’s against state and federal laws to discriminate against potential renters and property buyers based on many characteristics. If you violate these laws, you may face investigations by government agencies and lawsuits, and if they’re successful, you may be fined, pay the plaintiff damages and their attorney’s fees. AWB Law,…
Renting property is a business. There are times when it’s difficult, and you need help. We’re here to help with whatever legal challenges you face, but many issues may come your way. Here are some resources that you may find helpful. Apartment Association of Orange County (AAOC) The AAOC is…
As a landlord, your top priorities are to ensure that your property is well-maintained and profitable. Finding the right tenants is crucial to achieving these goals. Tenant screening is a necessary process that helps you assess the suitability of potential tenants for your rental property. California law limits how you…
Landlords and tenants have a business relationship. Like all relationships, sometimes they hit rough patches or break down. Who has a right to do what depends on the lease or rent agreement’s language and landlord and tenant and contract laws. But just because legal rights are at play doesn’t mean…
The eviction process is very technical, with hard deadlines and many opportunities to make mistakes. It’s a last resort if the relationship with the tenant has broken down and they’re breaching their lease. Many legal requirements must be met before asking a court to order a tenant to move out….
Welcome to the AWB Law Real Estate Newsletter! In this edition, we will be discussing some common problems faced by property owners and how our team can assist you in overcoming them. At AWB Law, we understand the complexities of real estate ownership and are committed to providing expert legal…
There are many good reasons to keep your property as well-maintained as possible. Some of them concern the law. If the unit or building gets in rough enough shape, the tenant may have legal justification to use the rent payment to pay for maintenance, stop paying rent, or break the…
A lease, like all contracts, needs to balance covering essential issues without being so long and complex that neither you nor your tenant will want to sign it. It should be written using non-technical language without legalese. If you want to create a new lease or want the one you…
