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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?…

11 months 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…

11 months 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…

12 months 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…

12 months 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…

12 months 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…

12 months 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago