
Angelica A. Sandoval
- 2 min
Q&A : COVID-19 and Landlord Responsibility
Q: How can I prepare for the possibility of a tenant testing positive for COVID-19 in my building? Is it my responsibility to inform the...

Matthew P. Quiring
- 4 min
Oakland’s Fair Chance Ordinance
Citing statistics showing that 73% of the local homeless population was formerly incarcerated, the Oakland City Council passed the “Fair...

Matthew P. Quiring
- 4 min
Reviewing the 2020 Election Results
A look into statewide ballot initiatives and local measures and how the results will impact landlords and property owners. Statewide...

David Semel
- 6 min
Landlord P's & Q's
Basic landlord etiquette is one of the most effective ways to avoid big problems. Why should landlords practice good etiquette?

Matthew P. Quiring
- 3 min
Q&A Regarding Property Damage
The landlord should not delay in undertaking repairs to the unit, regardless of who is responsible.

Jonathan Madison
- 3 min
A Time to Plan, Not Panic
Estate planning can give one peace of mind about an uncertain future.

Matthew P. Quiring
- 3 min
Q&A Statewide Rent Control and Single Family Homes (SF)
The Tenant Protection Act of 2019 marks a new era of rent and eviction control in California, and it goes into effect on January 1, 2020.

Angelica A. Sandoval
- 6 min
Dealing with Unpermitted Residential Units (“Illegal Units”) in Oakland
Property owners beware - liability falls on you.

Angelica A. Sandoval
- 3 min
Q&A Regarding Security Cameras
You should review your lease to see if there are any provisions requiring the permission of the landlord before a security camera can be ins

Matthew P. Quiring
- 3 min
Q&A Regarding Noise Disturbances
When a landlord rents property to a tenant, there is always the implied promise that the property will be free of nuisances that might impac