Finding a model tenant who pays rent on time, studiously cares for the rental unit, and is a good neighbor can be a challenging…
In a free society, everyone has the prerogative to do what they enjoy, so long as it is legal and does not interfere with…
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…
When resident managers feel aggrieved, the current climate is rife for costly litigation. These onsite managers are becoming more sophisticated in maneuvering the legal…
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…
Our conclusion? Rather than penalizing landlords, we should come together to focus on solutions. Of course, that’s easier said than done. Our area is…
In an earlier post, we stressed the importance of property owners and managers to take care in screening prospective tenants in a complete, deliberate…
Under ordinary circumstances, tenants do not have the right to terminate their lease early because of a new job or job relocation. One exception…
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’s been said that home is where the heart is. But what happens when the heart is broken, and an aggressor poses a foreseeable…
Whoever came up with the clever phrase that a rising tide lifts all ships clearly did not have Section 8 housing in mind. In…
We’ve seen an uptick in lawsuits by tenants and their attorneys as of late, and a common denominator? Many of these suits could have…
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.…
As pioneers in the ever-evolving laws relating to short term rental agreements, we were intrigued by the new role Danny Glover was cast into.…
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:…