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REAL ESTATE & LANDLORD LAWYERS

It seems that legislators and regulators got together to protect the rights of tenants, but no concerted effort was made to protect good landlords against bad tenants. Bornstein Law equalizes the playing field by aggressively representing, counseling, and advocating on behalf of rental property owners.

 

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Handling Unauthorized Tenant Alterations

When tenants make material alterations to the unit, it exposes the landlord to substantial liability, especially when permits are not properly pulled. This requires corrective action. More...

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The rental housing industry is facing winds of change. Are you ready?
With a brisk number of housing bills slated to go into effect in 2018, there are still more consequential proposals being floated in city halls and under the dome of the State Capitol, with property taxes, rent control and local zoning rules front and center. Bornstein Law will help you keep pace with the myriad of issues that impact your real estate business.

 

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Bornstein Law is The Authority on Rent Control

 
California does not have any statewide rent control law. Rather, it is the prerogative of municipalities to set a special set of laws that govern rent increase limits and restrictions on evictions. In some circumstances, relocation assistance is warranted when a tenant is transitioned out of the rental unit. Rental housing providers need to know the ordinances in their locale.
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