So there's a problem with your apartment. What now?Inspect rental units in person before signing agreements to ensure they meet safety standards.Tenants can escalate issues to health departments if landlords fail to address repairs.
What's New in 2025? New Laws Surrounding Landlord Tenant Law in CaliforniaCalifornia landlords face new regulations requiring documentation of rental unit conditions and enhanced tenant protection in eviction processes.
Tips and Pitfalls When Drafting and Serving a Three-Day Notice to Pay - Bay Area Real Estate Law BlogCOVID-19 protections for tenants have ended, reinstating landlords' rights to enforce rent payment and eviction processes.
End of Tenancy Checklist for Landlords - Bay Area Real Estate Law BlogLandlords in California must conduct a pre move-out inspection to prevent disputes and deductions from the tenant's security deposit.
Renters: Was Your Home Damaged by Rain or Floods? Here's What to Do | KQEDLandlords must cover temporary housing costs if repairs displace tenants, but tenants must still pay rent.Renters insurance is vital for protecting personal belongings from damage.
So there's a problem with your apartment. What now?Inspect rental units in person before signing agreements to ensure they meet safety standards.Tenants can escalate issues to health departments if landlords fail to address repairs.
What's New in 2025? New Laws Surrounding Landlord Tenant Law in CaliforniaCalifornia landlords face new regulations requiring documentation of rental unit conditions and enhanced tenant protection in eviction processes.
Tips and Pitfalls When Drafting and Serving a Three-Day Notice to Pay - Bay Area Real Estate Law BlogCOVID-19 protections for tenants have ended, reinstating landlords' rights to enforce rent payment and eviction processes.
End of Tenancy Checklist for Landlords - Bay Area Real Estate Law BlogLandlords in California must conduct a pre move-out inspection to prevent disputes and deductions from the tenant's security deposit.
Renters: Was Your Home Damaged by Rain or Floods? Here's What to Do | KQEDLandlords must cover temporary housing costs if repairs displace tenants, but tenants must still pay rent.Renters insurance is vital for protecting personal belongings from damage.
A millennial used a little-known tax strategy to 'exchange' his rental property and sidestep capital gains taxes indefinitely. He explains the challenges and why it was worth the hassle.The DST 1031 exchange allowed Palafox to defer taxes and avoid landlord responsibilities, resulting in a more profitable and passive investment.
Your NY landlord is now required to tell you there are bedbugs in the building within 72 hours of discoveryNew York law now requires landlords to notify renters of bedbug infestations within 72 hours, enhancing tenant protection.
An Absolute Mess': Brokers Assess the Shift in FeesThe New York City Council approved legislation requiring landlords to pay broker's fees, shifting the financial burden from tenants.
Overcharged for substandard housing: untold story of Haitians in SpringfieldThe Haitian community in Springfield faces poor housing conditions and is unfairly blamed for rising rents, which are primarily driven by landlord profit motives.
NYC tenants put in tough position as cancerous vapor tests near Gowanus Canal need landlords' permissionTenants may be at risk if landlords deny testing for hazardous chemicals in buildings near the Gowanus Canal.
Historic Rains and Real Estate: Important Considerations for Sellers and Landlords - Bay Area Real Estate Law BlogNorthern California landlords must proactively address property maintenance due to historic rainfall causing increased water leak complaints and structural damage.
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook raps fellow London MP Jas Athwal for state of homes rented outHousing Minister Matthew Pennycook criticizes MP Jas Athwal's rental practices while introducing new reforms for tenant protections.New legislation aims to protect tenants from arbitrary eviction and promote responsible landlord behavior.
Woman, 96, stuck at home for months after landlord fails to fix broken liftJoyce Wright, a 96-year-old disabled woman, has remained housebound for over four months due to a broken lift and landlord's inaction.
Restler will propose bill requiring landlords to provide air conditioningLandlords may be required to provide air conditioning for tenants to combat heat-related illnesses and disparities in heat stress deaths.
New York City Tenants Are Entitled to Heat. What About Air-Conditioning?City councilman proposes bill for landlords to provide air-conditioning units to tenants during summer, with fines for noncompliance.
Restler will propose bill requiring landlords to provide air conditioningLandlords may be required to provide air conditioning for tenants to combat heat-related illnesses and disparities in heat stress deaths.
New York City Tenants Are Entitled to Heat. What About Air-Conditioning?City councilman proposes bill for landlords to provide air-conditioning units to tenants during summer, with fines for noncompliance.