Perhaps one of the most thankless and trying, but necessary duties of a landlord is evicting tenants when the tenant violates one of the…
Finding a model tenant who pays rent on time, studiously cares for the rental unit, and is a good neighbor can be a challenging…
The Chief Economist for Redfin predicts that rising prices, an uptick in rates, and higher property taxes will lead to more roommate arrangements due…
Airbnb’s steely legal team is no stranger to litigation, whether defending an array of lawsuits around the globe or bringing their own fight to…
Progressives and environmentalists are increasingly coming around to the reality that new housing will advance their agenda. Meaningful housing policy changes will be shaped…
The legal saga of Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms has been anything but transitory, but it seems that things are settling down and…
If you’ve been following us for any length of time, we’re probably preaching to the choir now when we say that tenant rights advocates…
In an earlier post, we stressed the importance of property owners and managers to take care in screening prospective tenants in a complete, deliberate…
There’s never a dull moment with Silicon Valley’s most prized unicorn. Airbnb made the national spotlight again, this time for the blatantly racist text…
In our last post, we urged landlords and property managers to take immediate steps to correct hoarding behavior when it is discovered. The tenant…
It is well established that void contracts cannot be enforced by law. Clearly, drug dealers cannot enforce an agreement with narcotics buyers. Robbers may…
Whoever came up with the clever phrase that a rising tide lifts all ships clearly did not have Section 8 housing in mind. In…
Habitability Issues Can Tank A Just Cause Eviction Action Failing to provide a safe, sanitary and secure residence is an affirmative defense a tenant or…
The jury is still out for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R.1), more popularly known as tax reform or the GOP tax plan.…
Clearly, tenant screening is one of the most important aspects of your rental business, but today’s climate makes this essential task more difficult as…
California recognizes both the tenant’s right to quiet enjoyment of the premises and the owner’s right to access the unit under limited circumstances. Translation:…