Topics Discusse Provision in a lease regarding the owners right to put in a family member Balcony and staircase required inspection. (New Law) Reporting bad tenants to credit agencies Requirements for a 3 day notice to pay rent or quit. Tenant pays rent after the 3 day notice expires by Zelle Jurisdictional limit in small claims court Addendum to r…

Topics Discussed: The best residential lease Protecting vacant units Just Cause Ordinance in Los Angles Changing a single-family residence to a duplex Raising the security deposit for an existing tenant Section 8 tenant not residing in the unit Adding a late fee to an existing tenancy Putting an eviction on a tenant's credit Abandoned person proper…

Topics Discussed: Emotional Support Animals Reporting a tenant to a credit agency Removing a tenant for owner occupancy Transferring an eviction to the new owner Moving a Section 8 tenant to a different unit Suing in small claims court for COVID rent Los Angeles required notices to tenants Forcing an existing tenant to sign a lease Designating wher…

Topics Discussed Civil litigation and phone check as part of the application process Statement that property is not subject to Statewide Rent Control Reasons to deny an applicant other than credit score Unsightly items on balcony Trespassers take possession of house Service and emotional support animals Jucuzzi not working, tenant deducting rent Nu…

Topics Discussed: Trade Show - October 20, 2024 at Los Angeles Convention Center Trespassers Holding deposits forms Mold issues Tenants delaying eviction actions Shared utility meter Increasing a security deposit Access notices Eviction Rent Assistance Program Raising rent on a single-family residence Deducting for cleaning from a security deposit …

Topics Discussed Serving a 3 day notice Counting Days Terminating a tenancy for an owner's occupancy Procedural requirements in an eviction action Substituting Tenants Partial rent payments in regard to the threshold Voluntary vacate agreements Manager agreements Demanding rent is not harassment Alterations to the premises Raising rent on a single …

Topics Discussed: AOA Million Dollar Trade Show- Los Angeles Convention Center- 3-20-24 Mold issues Renovating a unit to terminate a tenancy Los Angeles Rent Registration Certificate to be mailed to your tenant Renting Rooms Designating the name of the landlord on a lease Tenant vacates leaving a subtenant in possession Charging for parking Evictin…

Topics Discussed: Vote No on Proposition 20 "Justice for Renters" Proposed law on pets Increasing rent for additional occupants Removing a parking space Residential unit connected to commercial property Propounding discovery in an eviction action Are landlords liable for temporarly relocation Determining relocation for owner occupancy Illegal units…

Topics Discussed: Raising rent for additional occupants Evicting for owner occupancy Accepting rent from subtenants Ellis Act evictions Renter's insurance Status Conference Dates Los rental agreement Renovation evictions Section 8 "Ability to Pay" Distrubution of the security deposit after tenant dies Requirement to provide tenants with a new owner…

Topics Discussed: Methods upon which tenant may pay the rent Tresspasser taking possession Rent threshold for the City of Los Angeles Relocation for temporary displacement Renter's insurance Voluntary vacate agreements Rasing rent in Los Angeles City Increasing the security deposit Inspection regarding the security deposit prior to tenant vacating …

Topics Discussed: Eviction can proceed for Covid rent Rent increases for Section 8 Tenants Rent reduction for habitability issues Couny of LA requirement of a 30 Day Notice to Pay Rent struck down Terminating a tenant to allow for owner occupancy Advance rent payments Spanish rental agreements Selling a tenant occupied single-family residence Viola…

Items Discussed LA City forcing landlords to install air conditioners Covid rent now due Selecting the first qualified applicant LA County rent increases Storing personal property in common areas Raising rent on a Section 8 tenant Notices that need be posted on LA residential property Obtaining holdover rent damages in an unlawful detainer action D…

Topics Discussed 1.Tenant Insurance 2. Rent owed in Los Angeles from 10-21-21 through 1-31-23 3. Voluntary Vacate Agreements 4. Increasing security deposits 5. Interest on security deposits in Los Angeles 6. Renovation evictions 7. Tenant declares bankruptcy 8. Illegal rent increase 9. Renting to first qualified applicant 10. E-Bikes 11. Unusal wea…

Items Discussed: The Initiative "Justice For Renters" Raise your rents to market level for non-rent control properties Names to be included in a 3 day notice Co-Signers Paying rent by Zelle Partial rent payments Tenants asking for a jury trial Filing a demurre Personal property stored in a parking space Charging existing tenants for water Remodelin…

Topics Discussed: Cannot use a credit check for Section 8 applicants Lease all units on a month-to-month tenancy only Removing a tenant from an illegal unit How to terminate an expiring lease Obligation of a landlord when a tenant is locked out Raising rent for townhouses, condominiums, and single-family residences A tenant's obligation to pay rent…

Topics Discussed: 1. Rent owed must exceed the Fair Marke Value 2. Surveillance cameras 3. Increasing the security deposit 4. Receipts required to be attached to a security deposit itemization 5. Evicting tenants when a property is to be sold 6. Paying rent with a wire transfer 7. Applying overpayment of rent to a late charge 8. Taking possession o…

Topics Discussed: Rent increases RSO properties 1. Counterfeit cashier's check 2. Items to include with a security deposit itemization 3. Gurantors 4. Rent increase for condominiums, townhomes, single-family residences 5. Strangers in your unit 6. Requirements for a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit 7. Rent Increases 8. Terminating a tenancy in Burb…

Topics Discussed: Inoperable vehicles. Deducting rent from a security deposit. Proper description of property must be contained in the notice. Los Angeles requires your 3 day notice to be above the threshold. Questions you can ask an applicant. New owner and family member want to occupy 2 units. Raising rent in Pasadena under the new statute. Prope…

1. Using a security deposit for an early termination of a lease. 2. Requiring "Renters Insurance". 3. Partial rent payments. 4. Tenants want to return after renovation, due to a fire. 5. Raising rents or renovating a single-family residence. 6. Allowable rent increases for RSO properties. 7. Holding a tenant responsible for a cracked bathtub. 8. As…

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 …

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 l…

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…

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 le…

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.על ידי Attorney Dennis Block

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 Angelesעל ידי Dennis P. Block

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

The California Judicial Council puts a halt to almost all evictions. Learn why this is an assault on income property owners and constitutes a taking of your property rights.

This is a seminar I gave for Kris German, The Apartment Dealer. I give my thoughts on how the pandemic will affect landlords and strategies regarding Statewide Rent Control.

Hear an interview with Matt Levin of Cal Matters. Cal Matters is a public interest journalism venture covering Calif. state politics and government. The issue discussed was whether evictions should be filed at this time, in light of the pandemic.

Attorney Dennis Block is interviewed by Kristopher German of the "The Apartment Dealer" Re/Max Commercial Division in regard to avoiding mistakes in the eviction process.

Dan Faller, President of the Apartment Owners Association, and Dennis Block have a detailed discussion on the spread of tenant welfare.

Dennis Block appeared on the John & Ken Show on KFI Radio. This broadcast aired on November 1, 2019. The discussion centered on the newly enacted Statewide Rent Control.

1. The Impact of Statewide Rent Control 2. Strategies To Obtain Market Rent Under Statewide Rent Control 3. What Steps should Be Taken Prior To Leasing A Unit 4. Items That Must Be Contained In Your Lease Agreement 5. Change Of Ownership Requirements 6. The Unlawful Detainer Process 7. Rent Control Notice Must Be Posted On The Property 8. Service O…

This seminar was sponsored by the Apartment Owners Association. It is a detailed presentation of the things you can do achieve a successful outcome in small claims court.

Introducing My New Co-Host, Ryan Block 1. Judge's Bias 2. Advocating for Landlord Rights 3. New Laws Regarding Airbnb 4. Laundry Leases 5. Reimbursement for Soft Retro-Fitting 6. New Rules for a 3 Day Notice in Unincorporated LA County 7. Ellis Act- The Ultimate Rent Control Solutionעל ידי Dennis Block

1. The New Laws and How They Impact Landlords 2. Rent Control Spreading to Unincorporated Areas of Los Angeles County, Glendale and Inglewood. 3. What You Need to Know Update:Los Angeles County- Does not require that you serve the tenant a notice by certified mail return receipt.

1. A new 3 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit 2. Tenants Refuse to Give Their Names After a Foreclosure 3. Prejudgment Claimants Delaying Eviction Cases 4. Tenants Displaying Signs in Their Windows 5. How to Terminate a Section 8 Tenancy 6. Service/Comfort Animals 7. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations