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More of California’s Black Market Apartments Are Becoming Legit

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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Los Angeles Rent Freeze Good for Tenants, Landlords Not So Much

The Importance of Documentation in Real Estate Transactions

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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How Does Unpaid Rent Impact ‘Mom & Pop’ Landlords?

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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What’s a Landlord’s Obligation to Prevent Crime on Their Property?

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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What Should a Financially Struggling Landlord Do?

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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What’s the Current Status of California Eviction Law?

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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Is the Federal Eviction Moratorium Over? How Much Longer Will the State’s Last?

Is the Federal Eviction Moratorium Over? How Much Longer Will the State’s Last? Thanks to a U.S. Supreme Court decision in June and a lack of Congressional action last month, the federal freeze on pandemic-related residential evictions ended July 31, but it may be reborn. California’s moratorium will come to...

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Your Lease Should Be in Writing, Whether That’s Required by Law or Not

Your Lease Should Be in Writing, Whether That’s Required by Law or Not Whether you’re the property owner or the tenant, your lease should be in writing whether the property is commercial or residential. In some circumstances, it must be in writing to be legally enforceable. Oral contracts or contracts...

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I Fear My Tenant. What Can I Do?

Problems with a tenant can go beyond property damage, noise, and unpaid rent. A tenant could commit violence against a landlord, and many of them may rightfully fear an out-of-control tenant. A relationship that may have started well could potentially end tragically. What can a landlord do to protect themselves?...

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COVID-19 Related Residential Evictions Barred Until June 30

Good news for tenants and good and bad news for property owners. California has extended the state’s eviction moratorium through June 30, 2021 under legislation signed by the governor in January. The governor’s office claims California has the strongest renter protections in the nation. The legislation provides financial relief to...

Landlord-Tenant Archives - AWB LAW, P.C.

More of California’s Black Market Apartments Are Becoming Legit

Los Angeles Rent Freeze Good for Tenants, Landlords Not So Much

How Does Unpaid Rent Impact ‘Mom & Pop’ Landlords?

What’s a Landlord’s Obligation to Prevent Crime on Their Property?

What Should a Financially Struggling Landlord Do?

What’s the Current Status of California Eviction Law?

Is the Federal Eviction Moratorium Over? How Much Longer Will the State’s Last?

Your Lease Should Be in Writing, Whether That’s Required by Law or Not

I Fear My Tenant. What Can I Do?

COVID-19 Related Residential Evictions Barred Until June 30

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