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…
You can evict a tenant for nonpayment of rent, whether they’re willing and able to pay what you’re owed or not. Tenant advocates complain this makes rental assistance programs less effective because there’s no point in coming up with back rent if it won’t be accepted. But landlords need the…
April isn’t just a time when Spring goes into full swing. It’s a time when the state government adds to your “to do” and “not to do” lists. Here are the latest requirements and prohibitions for California landlords. Prohibited Fees Starting April 1, tenants can’t be required to pay you…
Fact or fantasy? An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can do a better job of picking tenants than you can. A recent lawsuit shows that AI screening tools need a lot of improvement. Blindly following their suggestions may not only result in you missing out on a perfectly good tenant, but…
