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?
Angelica A. Sandoval
- 6 min
Dealing with Unpermitted Residential Units (“Illegal Units”) in Oakland
Property owners beware - liability falls on you.
Angelica A. Sandoval
- 2 min
Q&A Regarding Tenant Installed Appliances
Most leases, like the SFAA Residential Tenancy Agreement, have provisions that prohibit alternations, modification, or changes to the premis
Angelica A. Sandoval
- 3 min
Q&A Regarding Rent Increase Notices
With rent-controlled units, a property owner may increase a tenant’s base rent once every 12 months by the allowable annual rent increase (o
Matthew P. Quiring
- 1 min
Notices: How to Count the Days
After September 1, 2019, weekends and holidays will no longer count towards the three days of the notice. This will standardize the calculat
Angelica A. Sandoval
- 2 min
Q&A Regarding Landlord Obligations After a Burst Pipe: Repairs to Rent
The implied warranty of habitability requires that rental units be safe and habitable—this includes having working plumbing. The landlord ha
Clifford E. Fried
- 7 min
A Guide to Rent Control in Oakland
Oakland’s Rent Adjustment Ordinance regulates the amount of rent that landlords can charge residential tenants. This guide is intended to pr
Matthew P. Quiring
- 7 min
Oakland's Buyout Ordinance
It is important to note that the Ordinance applies to all rental units in Oakland, including units otherwise exempt from rent or eviction co
Angelica A. Sandoval
- 2 min
Landlord Responsibilities When Dealing with Bilingual Tenants
Approximately 15.2 million Californians speak a language other than English as home. And the other Californians don’t speak English well (th
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