Continuing a long tradition of educating the rental property industry
The law is in a constant state of flux. With ever-changing developments, please consult with an attorney before acting on any information contained. here.
The statewide eviction process
Except for some additional notice requirements, the choreographed steps of California's unlawful detainer (eviction) process have fundamentally remained unchanged. The finality is a trial or a settlement to transition the tenant out of the rental unit.
Topics that matter. Insights with impact.
We are unaware of any other firm in the space of landlord-tenant law that is so prolific in writing articles germane to our community of rental housing providers.
Webinars that explain the legal landscape in easy-to-understand terms
It's important to get a framework of what you know, and don't know, to identify potential pitfalls, and to find opportunities unknown to other investors and real estate professionals not so dialed in.
Although we have enjoyed taking the personal approach of hosting live events at the Fort Mason Center and other venues, we've become acclimated to the new normal of online events.
Email broadcasts that keep you IN THE KNOW
We've made it a lifelong mission to update the real estate community on legal developments and routinely send out timely emails to our valued clients, colleagues, referral partners, and other friends.
What we're following
We are heavy consumers of the latest happenings that impact housing providers and sometimes, our firm is asked to chime in on the stories we read.
SECURITY DEPOSIT DEDUCTION GUIDE
When a tenant is on their way out, rest assured that the first thing they think about even before they how to fit a huge sofa down the stairs is if and when they will get the security deposit back.
What is normal wear and tear, and what constitutes damage beyond normal wear and tear? Depicted in this chart.
IN-DEPTH: TENANT BUYOUT AGREEMENTS
Under a compliant, properly negotiated tenant buyout agreement, the tenant voluntarily vacates the unit in exchange for compensation, a rent waiver, the return of the security deposit, or any combination of incentives. Our office brokers these deals all the time.
For many clients in certain jurisdictions, a tenant buyout may be the only vehicle to effectuate a vacancy when there are no other convenient or legal means to evict.
IN-DEPTH: RESPONDING TO HOARDING
Sometimes, a rental unit can go beyond being unkempt and cluttered. The squalor can present serious egress and public health issues that must be proactively addressed
Landlords and property managers need to take immediate action and this may involve reaching out to outside agencies to address the underlying problem.
Learn how to make sense of this vexing issue and how to react →
IN DEPTH: ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS: THESE PINT-SIZED UNITS CAN CREATE BIG PROBLEMS
Despite their charm, the planning and construction of ADUs can be fraught with problems. If the unit is being rented out, there are a host of legal concerns. If the landlord is renting out an illegal unit, there are even more minefields to navigate.
IN-DEPTH: SAN FRANCISCO COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ACT (COPA)
Offices in San Francisco and the East Bay to best serve our clients.
507 Polk St.
Suite 310
San Francisco, CA 94102
482 W MacArthur Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94609
Tel: 415-409-7611
Fax: 415-409-9345
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