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Q&A: Is Texting or Emailing a Tenant Legally Binding?

Remember the fax machine? It was an innovative marvel of communication when it came out. Fast forward 50 years, and it is all but...

San Francisco Rental Unit Registration Begins

The San Francisco Housing Inventory Reporting Ordinance will require owners to report information on the current use of all residential...

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...

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...

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?

Q&A Regarding Safety and Sanitation of Premises

The answer to this question depends in large part on the provisions in the lease agreement governing the tenant’s responsibility to maintain

Q&A Regarding Renter's Insurance

Yes, it is most likely permissible for a tenant to refuse to comply with a lease clause requiring the tenant to purchase renter’s insurance

Terminating Commercial and Residential Tenancies After Automatic Renewal

The rule that a lease term continues month to month when it expires, and the tenant does not move out and continues paying rent, comes from

Q&A Regarding Denying Tenant Applications Based on Credit Reports

Communicating with a tenant after denying an application carries the risk of a discrimination claim. As a housing provider, a landlord has a

Pay Up: Types of Payment Accepted for Rent

Different landlords prefer to receive rent in different ways: the convenience of electronic transfer, the familiarity of a check, the securi

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