Collections and Holdings:The following laws apply to the collection and holding of security deposits: Maximum:Typically 1 month’s rent, but the landlord can exceed the limit if special conditions pose a risk to the property (e.g., pets) ...
Pest Control: Landlords must provide notice to tenants regarding the use of pest control on the structure by a registered structural pest control company pursuant to Section 8538 of the Business and Professions Code, if a contract for periodic pest control service has been executed and provide noti...
Pets Occupants Lifestyle Income Background Understanding tenant screening laws What not to ask potential tenants How to create a pre-screening survey online How to screen tenants FAQs Whether you’re a landlord of a single apartment or manage multiple properties, you know how important it is to ...
If the property in question is not set up to have pets stay or one of your house rules is “no pets,” asking this question early can quickly eliminate any prospective tenants looking to bring their animals with them or can alert them that they may need to find an alternative place for ...
Tenant shall provide Landlord with any and all information regarding Hazardous Materials in the Premises, including copies of all filings and reports to governmental entities at the time they are originated, and any other information requested by Landlord. In the event of any accident, spill or ...
Abandoned motor vehicles can be tricky; typically, no paper trail exists to prove that a friend, family member or landlord has permission to sell or dispose of the vehicle. After checking state laws regarding holding periods for an abandoned vehicle, landlords can call the local law enforcement ...
To abide by the law, you need to follow this legal eviction process, but remember to check with your county for any local laws regarding the eviction process as well. First, terminate the lease with proper eviction notice. This is usually 30 days’ time, but it depends on the county’s...
onlysecurity deposit lawsthat can impact the rights of the parties to a rental agreement. Many cities in California, including some of the state's largest, like San Francisco, Los Angeles and Sacramento, have enacted rent control laws that provide additional tenant protections regarding security ...
Response to your ads for the vacancy can generate calls regarding details of your rental policy, available date of rental unit, whether pets are accepted, etc. These calls must be answered in compliance with fair housing laws. A best practice to avoid claims of fair housing violations is to ...
Consideration must also be given to state and local laws regarding occupancy standards. Some states have more lenient occupancy standards than federal guidelines. For example, California statutes allow two persons per bedroom plus one more. When there is a conflict between federal, state, and local...