What you must repair and how quickly depends on the situation. The key issues are whether the broken item makes the unit uninhabitable and the effort you’re using to try to get it fixed. If the unit is furnished, you may want to fix something that may endanger the health…
Your ability to enter an occupied unit is restricted. Tenants not only pay for a right to occupy a space but, within limits, to enjoy it. That includes the ability to be left alone. Their rights to the unit conflict with your rights to protect and maintain it, and state…
When you can remove a vehicle from your property is discussed in the state’s vehicle code. As a whole, the legislature tried to balance the interests of vehicle and property owners. You may face financial consequences if you’re too zealous with towing vehicles. Basic Rules for Towing a Vehicle from…
Landlords want to avoid many issues, like bad plumbing, a leaky roof, or a tenant whose Harley-Davidson needs a muffler. Add to the list a tenant who hoards possessions (maybe even pets) to the point the unit is unsafe, unsanitary, and creates problems for other tenants. You can be proactive…
Disputes are bound to come up in any business relationship. Each tenant and landlord has their own approach to resolving differences, and how well they work varies depending on the issue and the person involved. If severe enough, a dispute may result in some legal action, but that’s an expensive…
Heavy rain, landslides, and flooding! Oh my! That was Orange County’s story in early February as biblical amounts of rain fell from the sky. Los Angeles averages about 14 inches of rain annually, and half that amount fell in two days. That water had to go somewhere, and a lot…
It’s illegal for a landlord to harass a tenant to try to force them out of their unit or in retaliation for doing something like deducting the cost of repairs to their home. It’s also illegal for a tenant to harass you, just like every one of us should be…
Several tenant protections were created due to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, notably the inability of landlords to evict tenants in several situations. An initiative by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to help “Mom and Pop” landlords with $45 million in grants sounded good when it…
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…
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…
