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Division of Responsibilities for Repairs to a Rental Unit

What are the landlord’s and tenant’s respective rights and obligations when it comes to making repairs to the rental unit?…

1 year ago

How to Identify and Dispose of Bed Bugs in Your Rental Unit

Tenants have a right to fit and habitable housing, which includes living in a dwelling free of bed bugs. Left…

1 year ago

Can a Landlord Evict a Tenant from an Illegal Unit in California?

This article addresses evictions from illegal units in California.  Specifically, if a landlord tries to evict a tenant from a…

1 year ago

Tips on How to Handle the Tenant Screening Process

Every landlord should complete a thorough screening process when offering a rental to prospective tenants.  Here are some tips on…

1 year ago

Should Landlords Require Renters’ Insurance?

Landlords have the option of requiring tenants to maintain renters’ insurance as a condition to entering into the lease or…

1 year ago

Pros and Cons of a Month-to-Month Rental Contract Versus a Fixed Term Lease

As a landlord or property manager, you have the option of renting your property for a fixed term, usually 12…

2 years ago

Landlord Move-In and Move-Out Inspections

Rental walk-through inspections are typically done by the landlord at the beginning and end of the lease term.  Inspections are…

2 years ago

Overview of Section 8 Subsidized Housing Program

Government-subsidized Section 8 housing is regulated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This article provides an overview…

2 years ago

How to Handle a Tenant Who Causes Property Damage to the Rental Unit

What options are available to a landlord when a tenant causes damage to the rental property?  For damages beyond normal…

2 years ago

Overview of Nuisance Evictions in California

A California landlord is entitled to evict a tenant who causes or permits a nuisance. This article discusses what constitutes…

2 years ago