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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