Regulatory, Crime and Transport Solicitor at Woodfines Solicitors - Aiding you and your business to keep 'on the road '. Also proud colleague of my Woodfines colleagues!
Are you confident in your understanding of tenant rights? Misconceptions can lead to legal troubles and strained relationships with tenants.
Here are some common myths that need busting:
🚫 Myth 1: "I can enter the property whenever I want."
Fact: In California, landlords must give at least 24 hours' written notice
before entering, except in emergencies.
🚫 Myth 2: "I can raise rent as I please."
Fact: The California Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) caps annual rent
increases for most properties. Check if your property is subject to these
limits!
🚫 Myth 3: "I can evict a tenant at any time, for any reason."
Fact: Evictions require "just cause," like non-payment of rent or breach of
lease terms.
Don't fall victim to these myths! Stay informed, comply with the law, and maintain a positive landlord-tenant relationship.
For more details, read blog post: https://lnkd.in/gps8jGwb#VenturaCounty#LandlordTips#TenantRights#PropertyManagement#CaliforniaLaw#RentalProperty#RinconPropertyManagement
LANDLORDS v. TENANTS
INJUSTICE SYSTEM
Reviewed the Court calendar in NYC Housing Court this morning, in one courtroom (known as “Part”). There are 8 or so Parts.
Of the 69 cases, 53 of the tenants have no attorneys and are representing themselves. None of the landlords are without attorneys.
NYC has a “right to counsel” and many low-income tenants get free counsel. It’s a great step forward. But it’s woefully inadequate.
The risk of Landlord attorneys negotiating deals very unfavorable to tenants is substantial. Happens every day in fact. Another risk is Landlord attorneys giving pro se tenants (bad) advise. Not always willfully in my opinion.
All tenants should have representation.
May 2024 Flashpoints Are Here!
As many know, Chicago residential landlords may be vulnerable to cover a tenant's attorney's fees and costs under the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (RLTO). If done properly, a landlord's settlement offer may be able to stop the clock from running on these fees and costs. The First District recently evaluated what is required from a landlord in order to stop such fees and costs from mounting.
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Very sad to see another CA city select a less optimal housing policy.
We had actively looked at a deal 9 months ago in Concord with an attractive entry price off-market. The subject property was — and is — in need of major capex, having been built 60 years ago. The business plan called for $25k-$30k/unit of capital infusion to revitalize the property.
Upon review of city council minutes discussing — but not yet enacting — rent stabilization, we had rescinded our offer.
Most of the housing stock in CA was built in the middle of the last cenutry and will require massive infusion of capex. Real estate entrepreneurs will largely bear the costs, but need to be incentivized to do so.
The State of California already acted in passing AB-1482, limiting rent increases to CPI + 5.00%. It will be difficult if each municipality pursues a totally separate policy.
Lastly, and it’s not mentioned as often, there is a public safety aspect to strict rent control regimes. It leaves less discretion to management regarding inappproroate behavior, which on the agggregate can drastically affect crime in a neighbhood and city.
The built world around us largely exists, and is maintained, due to real estate entrepreneurs + their investors willing to risk their hard earned money on an uncertain venture.
Here at Prime Capital we had taken over a 25-unit building in AZ with maybe 3 functional, but obsolete, units and did a gut renovation, putting 25 fully renovated new units back into service for folks to call home. Private investment made this happen.
Concord is the latest domino to fall in the conquest of tenant advocates. After years of soul-searching, lawmakers have inked a new ordinance we discuss here.
🚨⚖️A sobering reminder for landlords: Neglecting improvement notices can lead to serious legal and financial repercussions. The case of David Almond in York, who was fined £878 for failing to comply with an Improvement Notice, starkly illustrates the paramount importance of meeting legal responsibilities in property maintenance. This serves as a critical warning: Ensuring properties are safe and properly maintained is not only a legal obligation but a moral duty to tenants. Compliance is essential to avoid punitive measures and uphold tenant safety. Read more >https://lnkd.in/e7QQEDAY#LandlordDuty#TenantSafety#LegalCompliance#PropertyMaintenance
Our attorneys are experienced in landlord-tenant cases. Massachusetts landlord-tenant practice is loaded with traps for the unwary and procedural complexities for landlords. Landlords who represent themselves do so at their own peril and will often arrive at court with their cases dismissed for not following these requirements. It’s not a do-it-yourself situation.
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🚨 Breaking News for New York Real Estate 🚨
📅 For those who have been following and for those still hearing, on April 20, Governor Hochul signed a significant update into law, introducing the Good Cause Eviction Law as part of the State budget.
📜 This new regulation mandates including a "Good Cause Eviction Law Notice" in all lease documents and affects nearly all residential units in NYC not covered by rent regulation.
🏘️ Landlords must also navigate stricter compliance to avoid invalid eviction actions, with rent increase caps linked to the regional CPI.
For detailed insights on how this impacts both tenants and landlords, and the exemptions that might apply to you, check out the full legal update here: [Kucker Marino Winiarsky & Bittens - Good Cause Eviction Update](https://lnkd.in/d6NADVP5)
#RealEstate#NYCLaw#GoodCauseEviction#HousingMarket#LegalNews
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