Choose your roommates wisely, sounds easy enough? Finding the right roommate is a crucial decision, especially when it comes to signing a lease. If you’ve ever rented an apartment with someone, you may have heard the term “joint and several liability.” This legal concept means that each tenant is responsible for the full rent and...

Deciding When to Repair or Replace: A Guide for Property Maintenance Making the call between repairing and replacing is a crucial aspect of property maintenance. Whether you’re a property manager or an owner, keeping your property safe, comfortable, and attractive for tenants is an ongoing responsibility. But when issues arise, it can be tricky to...

Early lease termination or lease break. They are one in the same. Dealing with tenant lease breaks can be challenging, but understanding your obligations as a landlord, particularly under California’s Civil Code 1951.2, is essential. Managing a rental property involves various responsibilities, and one of the more complex situations is when a tenant decides to...

Rent Control Returns to the 2024 Ballot: Understanding the Debate Rent control is making a comeback on the 2024 ballot, reigniting a long-standing debate among economists, policymakers, and housing experts. The effectiveness of rent control is complex and often contentious. Many economists argue that rent control leads to unintended consequences like a reduced housing supply,...