Can a Change in Terms Restore Your AB 1482 Exemption? A common problem arises when a landlord owns a qualifying single-family home or condominium but never gave the tenant the exemption notice required by AB 1482. For an existing month-to-month tenancy, a notice...
You Forgot The AB 1482 Exemption Notice—Now What? A landlord owns a single-family home or condominium. The property is held in the landlord’s individual name. Years later, the landlord discovers that the lease does not contain the AB 1482 exemption language. Is the...
July 1, 2020: The AB 1482 Date Every Landlord Should Know When landlords review whether a single-family home or condominium is exempt from AB 1482, one date matters enormously: July 1, 2020. That date does not determine whether a tenant is entitled to receive notice....
This week, Mayor Daniel Lurie declared a "Rent Emergency" and announced a package of legislative reforms designed to aid renters and prevent evictions. The legislative package includes new legislation, funding for eviction defense and housing vouchers, increased...
I am writing to share the first article in a new series discussing California's AB 1482 (the Tenant Protection Act of 2019) and what property owners need to know about its exemption requirements. Your Property May Be Rent-Controlled—and You May Not Even Know It If...
Renting Out Your Home? Your Homeowners Insurance May No Longer Be Enough Many homeowners decide to rent their property without realizing that becoming a landlord changes their insurance needs. Once tenants occupy the property, it is no longer simply an owner-occupied...
What is it and why it matters? On January 7, 2025 (updated on February 19, 2025), Governor Newsom declared a State of Emergency in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties due to the devastating fires. On that same day, Mayor Bass declared a State of Emergency in the City of...
What States of Emergency Trigger Price Gouging Protections? On January 7, 2025, Governor Newsom declared a State of Emergency in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties due to the devastating fires. On that same day, Mayor Bass declared a State of Emergency in the city of...
Implications for Real Estate Agents and Property Managers On January 7, 2025, Governor Newsom declared a State of Emergency in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties due to the devastating fires. On that same day, Mayor Bass declared a State of Emergency in the City of Los...
What Buyers, Sellers, Landlords & Tenants Need to Know As of late 2025, several important California laws have either been newly enacted or will soon take effect, covering both real-estate transactions and rental housing. Whether you’re buying, selling, leasing,...
