Question: I have an applicant who only has a Brazilian passport, no U.S.-issued government ID. Are we allowed to deny based on this, or can we ask for their green…
Author: Heidi Palutke
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Question: I bought a property with a tenant and fixed-term lease already in place. Should I send them a new agreement to sign with me listed as the landlord?
Question: My tenant just moved out. When I went to do the final walkthrough, there were several pieces of furniture, and a bike left behind. Can I dispose of these…
Question: Many of my tenants have e-bikes and scooters. Should I add the micromobility device storage addendum in my lease? Can I prohibit these devices? I am worried about fires.
Question: I am charging a new tenant a security deposit equal to one month’s rent. May I also collect the final month’s rent upfront?
Question: Did the law change this year to prohibit landlords from requiring applicants to have income that is at least three times the rent?
Question: Do I have to allow a co-signer or guarantor when an applicant does not qualify? If I do allow it, what is the process, does the guarantor sign the…
Question: My tenant’s rent is past due. Does California law provide for a grace period? When can I serve a three-day notice to pay rent or quit and file an eviction?
Question: Can a landlord place a condition in the lease prohibiting a tenant from having any political signage on the property, such as banners, yard signs, or posters?
Question: I own two properties as an individual and am wondering how the exemptions from AB 1482 for single-family homes and owner-occupied duplexes apply. Property 1: Single-family home, built in…
