If you have an upcoming unlawful detainer trial, there are some steps you should take to properly prepare for that event. Here is an overview of those steps to ensure you are mentally and organizationally ready for your day in court. Review Your Documentation It is essential for you to carefully review your Complaint, attached…
California landlords are required to provide potential tenants with a long list of disclosures about the rental unit and its surrounding area when entering into a rental contract with a tenant. Here is an overview of the required disclosures that must be included in your agreement to rent property to a tenant. Landlord’s Contact Information…
Premises liability law covers a landlord’s responsibilities to individuals who are on the rental property for various purposes. This article provides a brief over of premises liability law as it relates to a landlord’s duties to tenants and other parties when an injury occurs on the premises. In short, potential liability depends primarily on when…
If you’re contemplating renting out a house you own and are wondering what rental rate to charge, there are various factors you need to consider when arriving at that figure. Deciding on a fair rent rate for yourself and your tenants can lead to a much more successful, and financially healthy, rental business. Here are…
If a tenant refuses to vacate rental property after lease termination, breaching the lease, or some other valid reason, the landlord can file an unlawful detainer action seeking a court order requiring the tenant to move. “Cash for Keys” transactions provide an alternative to eviction litigation that may result in saving time and resources if…
Landlords often hesitate to rent to people with dogs for several reasons, including fear of liability for a dog bite. The concern is justified in California and elsewhere. In California, while the general rule is that the dog’s owner is solely responsible for injuries the dog may cause, landlords can also be sued in limited…
Small claims court offers a quick, informal, and inexpensive way of resolving many types of smaller disputes you may have with particular individuals or companies. This article provides a brief overview of the small claims court procedure in Arizona. What Is Small Claims Court? The small claims court in Arizona decides any claims for money…
Foreclosure occurs when the owner of real property cannot pay his mortgage and the bank takes back the property and sells it, usually at an auction. After the property is sold, the new owner frequently has to deal with occupants who were living at the property before the foreclosure. Purchasers of foreclosed property need to…
Most landlords require tenants to pay a security deposit as a condition of entering into a lease agreement. Among other things, they are typically used to cover nonpayment of rent, or any damages caused by a tenant beyond normal wear and tear. Arizona landlords need to understand the laws governing security deposits so they can…
Commercial property owners should fully understand Arizona’s landlord-tenant laws addressing tenant evictions, since non-compliance with those laws can result in an unnecessary waste of time and resources. In Arizona, there are two basic ways a commercial landlord can recover possession of a commercial property rented to a problem tenant. First, unlike many other states, Arizona…