The California appeals court recently ruled that Los Angeles’ Relocation Assistance Ordinance breaks state law and is unenforceable. It would’ve placed a heavy burden on landlords to pay for some tenant relocations that were no fault of their own. This is another instance where a locality wanted to be more…
Asbestos is a highly toxic mineral fiber with no known safe exposure limit. If your building was constructed in the early 1980s or earlier, there’s a good chance it contains asbestos-containing products. Under certain circumstances, you’re required by state law to test for the presence of asbestos in your building….
Owning rental property in Orange County can generate a good income, but it can also result in a lot of stress and potential liability, some of which may be covered by an insurance policy. Standard policies exclude many risks, which can hurt you financially if they materialize. You need to…
A bankruptcy filing will impact your relationship with your tenant. If their debts are discharged, you won’t get back rent you’re owed. But while you may focus on the protections the tenant may get through bankruptcy, you also have rights. Simply filing a case in federal bankruptcy court doesn’t result…
Your tenant may have special protections under state law, including the fact that you can’t discriminate against them because of their race, color, national origin, or sex. Add to this list not retaliating against someone who complains of habitability issues, or for having a licensed child care business on the…
Santa Ana’s City Council approved an ordinance on March 12 that prohibits the use of algorithmic rent-setting software. Critics claim such software programs allow property managers to work together and increase rates beyond what would be charged in the market. If you have questions or concerns about the legal aspects…
While most property owners strive to meet their obligations, disputes inevitably arise. Most of them can be addressed through negotiation, but conflicts may end up in court. Here are some common lease-breach claims I encounter in my practice representing landlords in tenant disputes. Anthony Burton helps those renting residential real…
Alexys Watson, rightly or wrongly, has filed dozens of Section 8 discrimination lawsuits against real estate agents and landlords across the Los Angeles area (including one of our clients). It’s a situation where landlords who may be, or may not be, discriminating against her because of her income are being…
As an Orange County landlord, you have rights when a tenant does not hold up their end of the rental agreement. When problems arise, if you can’t resolve the situation, you may need to go to court to protect your property and income. Here are five common reasons landlords sue…
Summer brings longer days, warmer weather, and changes in how we live at home. Residential landlords in Orange County may also see a predictable upswing in certain problems: noise and nuisance complaints, unauthorized guests, and questions about cooling systems. Anthony Burton helps those renting residential real estate facing conflicts with…
