Landlord Tenant Podcasts

Items Discussed: 1. Increasing rents where additional persons join the tenancy. 2. Tenant vacates during the lease term. What are the tenants and Landlords obligations?  3. Explanation of "Unincorporated" areas of Los Angeles County.  4. How to open an escrow account to distribute relocation funds to your tenant. 5. Explanation of the ballot measure entitled, "Justice for Tenants". 6. Required notice to tenant when there is a change of ownership.  7. Charging separate for parking. 8. Forcing tenants to sign a new lease agreement.  9. Tenant buyouts Agreement to vacate.  10. Renters insurance.  11. Collecting on unpaid rent during Covid.  12. Prejudgment Claimants.  13. Tenant responsible for broken pipes broken due to tenant's negligence. 14. Illegal units, Landlord's responsible for relocation.

Items Discussed Essential items to be required in a rental agreement. Can you email tenants notices? Investing in property out of California. Pet Deposits. Eviction of an Airbnb tenant. Eviction for unauthorized tenants. Foreclosure Evictions. Require repair requests to be in writing. Mold issues. Change of ownership. Accessing a unit. Statute of limitation for collecting rent. Collecting late charges and repair charges. Raising rent. Changing ownership from an individual to an LLC.

Topics Discussed: Los Angeles City voting on allowing a rent increase to only 4%.  Serving rent increase notices.   Doing a credit check on existing tenants. Who is responsible for a broken window? Is the premises abandoned for a tenant who is in jail? Evicting a subtenant. Tenant requests to have a roommate. Is my house considered a boarding house if I take in renters? Are tenants eviction records sealed? Evicting a tenant who brings in an additional occupant. Rent increases in excess of 10% might trigger relocation Using a security deposit to pay for damage while the tenant is in possession. How long can a landlord wait to make a repair. Serving notices that the property is exempt from Statewide Rent Control.

Topics Discussed: Making tenant responsible for repairs. Obligating tenant to pay for property taxes. The right to Inspect your property. Locating tenants to sue for past due rent. Voluntary vacate agreements. Removing property from rent housing use. (Ellis Act) Rent increase notices Pros and Cons of leasing to Section 8 tenants. Laundry company leases

Our meeting discussed: Rent increases are not being allowed in the City of Los Angeles Are we required to take Section 8 applicants. Raising rent on single-family residences. Tenants storing property in the common areas of the premises. Having a guarantor on your lease agreement. Voluntary vacate agreements.  A tenant with a stash of guns and rifles.

Hear the latest episode of Zoom Landlord-Tenant Radio by Attorney Dennis Block. Listen to other landlords legal questions.  

This is a Zoom Call In Radio Talk Show where landlords and income properties owners ask their questions and give feedback on the state of our industry. This is a weekly Zoom meeting that can be heard live every Saturday at 3 PM. Get your questions ready. 

The laws are designed for landlords to make mistakes, so as to lose their eviction case. Hear Attorney Dennis Block go over the main points to avoid so that you will have a successful case.

The City of Los Angeles has instituted new rules for ALL residential income property owners. These new rules will dramatically impact your property rights.  

On the Radio (870 The Answer)  Real Estate Radio LA- Hosted by Gil Azcarate The Latest developments for the County and the City of Los Angeles

1. New Developments 2. Choosing the Rigth Tenant 3. Collecting on Judgments

Eviction cases can now be brought based on non-payment of rent and other violations of the rental agreement. Hear what you are allowed to do in your jurisdiction.

Commencing October 1, 2021 major portions of the Tenant Relief Act has ended. Listen how you can finally initiate an eviction at this time!

The Legislature has extended the rent moratorium through Sept. 30, 2021. This will be the FINAL extension! Learn what steps can be taken right now and what will happen on Oct. 1, 2021. 

1. When will the eviction moratorium be over? 2. How can landlords collect the past due rent? 3. How do I apply for rental assistance? 4. When can I initiate an eviction? 5. How do I get the tenant to vacate?

Hear the latest updates for landlords regarding COVID-19 followed by a question and answer session. 

Attorney Dennis Block discusses the "Tenant Relief Act" and its effect on income properties owners. 1. The new legal requirements in dealing with your delinquent tenants. 2. The required forms that must be served. 3. What eviction actions can be brought at this time. 4. How to collect your lost rent.

Assembly Bill 3088 dramatically changes the way landlords can demand rent. A 15 Day Notice to Pay Rent is now required. What cases can proceed to eviction at this time. What are the requirements for serving a Notice to Pay rent or Quit. When will the moratorium on eviction cases finally end.

Attorney Dennis Block teams up with Realtor and Apartment Broker & Expert, Derrick Ruiz to discuss your rights and obligations when your tenants withhold rent due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Derrick's Contact Information: (310) 308-3174  www.DerrickRuiz.com