In my news feed came some quotes from Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia (link) that denounced Tenant Buyouts as being more or...

A common question I get asked- who does the buyout negations during a pending sale? The answer- it depends. Prior to listing a property...

Apartment owners have a very important election 2024, including the potential fate of yet another rent control measure on the ballot- the...

I want to thank those that came out to the AAGLA annual meeting and listened to me speak on buyouts. For those that could not make it I...

California has made it legal for homeowners to sell their ADUs separate from their house. The pros of this- you can make money selling...

If you are a landlord in Los Angeles you are likely family with the Systematic Code Enforcement Program (SCEP). SCEP is a program through...

This past week the news has been buzzing about a Harvard graduate that Air BNB'd a mansion in Brentwood, only to over stay her welcome,...

Tenant Buyouts aka "Cash for Keys" are common voluntary agreements entered into between landlord and tenants for landlords to get...

Friday I posted a video on how to deal with disputes that arise, usually in the context of tenant complaints. After doing this video I...

Landlords in Los Angeles have certainly heard these two buzzwords "Cash for keys" or "buyouts". Both of those refer to the same thing- a...

As a landlord, offering a furnished house or apartment for lease can be a lucrative opportunity in the rental market. Providing a...

A headache faced by landlords from time to time are the unauthorized pets and occupants that get snuck into rentals without the consent...

One Person Business videos have been increasingly popular on YouTube. It sounds great to have help, but some people are not at the stage...

California recently passed legislation in an attempt to reduce emotional support animal ("ESA") fraud. Under AB 468 becomes effective...

The handyman is a key component to property management anywhere. The handyman is usually the most familiar with the bones of the building...

California habitability lawsuits are costly. Knowing where they arise from can help fight them before they begin.

The Move-In and Move-Out inspections protect both the landlord and the tenant. The Move-In and Move-Out report are usually the same...

Banks are needy. I don't have a better way to describe them. They need constant validation that you aren't going to abandon them. Banks...

Highlights: 16 or more unit apartment needs a resident manager. Resident manager is an employee of the apartment owner. Resident manager...

Everyone needs to stop Airbnb'ing their apartments! It is (1) not permitted in Los Angeles City or Santa Monica and (2) is morally...