Anyone interested in renting commercial property must take steps to protect their financial interests. Signing a lease for inappropriate property or paying too much rent could undermine any positive economic outcomes for the California business. Signing an unfavorable...
If you’re like many Californians, you rent instead of own. However, if your landlord suddenly decides to sell your home, it can create fear and confusion. This is what to know if you’re in this situation and what you can do. Understanding what can happen if your...
Landlords in California have a lot of work to do. Ultimately, they want tenants who are going to mean as little work for them as possible. This means someone they can trust to pay the rent on time, won’t damage the property and won’t cause issues with the other...
Private homeowners in California have to follow certain guidelines when renting by a room. An independent landlord has to compete with owners of hotels, hostels and other homeowners. There are several considerations to make when working to profit from residential real...
When a tenant moves out of a rental unit in California, the landlord and tenant have to resolve the matter of the tenant's security deposit. If the tenant hasn't broken the terms of the rental agreement, the landlord is obligated to return the security deposit....
Renting out an apartment or commercial property takes more than just handing the keys over to a tenant. The relationship between landlord and tenant requires following state and federal laws strictly. California is a state that protects and upholds the tenant’s rights. In fact, it would seem property and contract law were designed only with the tenant’s right in mind.…
As a landlord, it can be frustrating to balance a budget with an apartment or commercial property that is only partially full, and finding replacement tenants for tenants who break their lease can be a slow process. If you own a commercial property, an apartment building, or another property management company, it is very important to understand when your tenants…
Some of the worst issues for landlords and property management companies are managing disputes between tenants and their neighbors, or even between roommates in the same unit. While this seems like the job of a camp counselor or a dorm room RA, it often does become a legal issue that can bog-down your apartment building or commercial property operations. Our…
While millions of people call California home, high demand for real estate along with a high cost of living result in many Californians opting to rent an apartment, condominium, or home instead of purchasing one. Renting property rather than purchasing property can provide an individual with greater flexibility. Not only can they avoid saving for a large down payment on a property, but…
While the overheated real estate market is a problem for some, landlords and property owners in California have a highly profitable opportunity to rent their home, condominium, or apartment. Tenants can occupy an array of structures; however, the most common landlord-tenant relationship is when a person rents an apartment from an individual landlord or from a property management company. The…