There are many state and local laws and regulations covering land use, but what reins supreme is the law of supply and demand. If there’s enough demand for something, even if it’s illegal, there will be a supply and the demand will set its price. That’s true for stolen cars,...
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If you own rent-stabilized housing in Los Angeles, it’s going to be like Groundhog Day through next year. Other than increases for inflation, it’s illegal for those owning these units to raise the rent, thanks to a recent change by the city. We’re starting COVID-19 year three, and landlords still...
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State and federal moratoriums on evicting tenants unable to pay rent due to COVID-related financial problems were unprecedented. With these laws came funding for landlords, but they were tied up in a bureaucracy that was also unmatched. Landlords waited months before seeing government funding. Many are still waiting. What impact...
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Landlords must take some actions under California law to make their properties relatively safe. They don’t need to make them crime-proof but must take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable crimes from happening. A recent New Jersey case shows the consequences of a landlord failing to take action to prevent a...
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You may be in trouble for any number of reasons. No matter your situation, you must comply with state law, local codes, and your contractual obligations as well as you can. Getting hauled into court or cited for code violations will only make a bad situation worse. If you’re nearing...
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COVID-19 resulted in changes in virtually every way we lived our lives, especially for tenants who lost income and their landlords. The moratorium on COVID-related evictions ended in September, though landlords still have additional hoops to jump through. Failure to Pay Rent May Not be Enough for Eviction If a...
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California statutes deal with harassment in different contexts. One that can apply to neighbors, tenants, or landlords may provide you with a court order that the harassment stop. If your “home, sweet home” is a source of tension, anxiety, and fear because of outrageous actions and words targeted at you,...
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We don’t all get along with our neighbors. Nuisance goes far beyond annoying habits and barking dogs. The other party is doing things or allowing things to happen, that’s taking away your ability to enjoy your property. Whether you feel you’re the victim in this situation or you’re accused of...
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A lien is a notice attached to your property notifying the world a creditor thinks you owe it money. You may not be aware of it until you try to sell your property. A lien is a common way creditors try to collect what they’re owed. If a contractor or...
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It’s against the law for those renting and selling property to discriminate against potential renters and buyers based on many characteristics. Employment discrimination law gets more attention, but it can also be unlawful to treat people differently when property’s at issue. If you believe you’ve been discriminated against in a...
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