Q) My tenant accidentally saw a notice that I am in default on the mortgage for the condo they rent. Now the tenant is claiming that they don't have to pay rent. Is that true?
A) No. As long as you still own the property the tenant must continue to pay you rent according to their signed lease. Issue a 3-day notice ASAP and if the tenant doesn't pay start eviction.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
Q and A with Prop West
Q) I have had a renter in my house for three years. I am now selling the house and I need to know what type of notice I should give the tenant?
A) If the buyer will be occupying the house once escrow closes then you can give the tenant a 30 day notice. If not, then you should give the tenant a 60 day notice since they have been renting the house for more than one year.
A) If the buyer will be occupying the house once escrow closes then you can give the tenant a 30 day notice. If not, then you should give the tenant a 60 day notice since they have been renting the house for more than one year.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Q and A with Prop West
Q) My tenant has changed the locks without my permission and is refusing to give me a copy of the new key. What should I do?
A) First, read the rental agreement. Most state that the tenant cannot make alterations to the unit without the owner's permission. If your agreement states this then you can serve a 3-day notice to give you a copy of the new key. If they do not respond to the 3-day notice then you can begin eviction.
A) First, read the rental agreement. Most state that the tenant cannot make alterations to the unit without the owner's permission. If your agreement states this then you can serve a 3-day notice to give you a copy of the new key. If they do not respond to the 3-day notice then you can begin eviction.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Q and A with Prop West
Q) I didn't know that the new building I bought had coin-operated machines that were on a self-renewing lease. Supposedly it is now too late to cancel the service. Am I stuck with these machines for another 5 years?
A) Most likely, yes, you are. The only exception would be if the self-renewing provision was not in "boldface" type at the beginning of the lease and at the end where all parties sign. Per civil code 1945.5 this can be unenforceable.
A) Most likely, yes, you are. The only exception would be if the self-renewing provision was not in "boldface" type at the beginning of the lease and at the end where all parties sign. Per civil code 1945.5 this can be unenforceable.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Q and A with Prop West
Q) I own a building that is under rent control and due to the recent economy I have not raise rents in the last few years. Once the economy improves I would like to raise rents again. Can I make up for the last three years of not increasing rents by combining all of the increases from the last few years?
A) No. Basically if you don't use it, you loose it! Under Rent Stabilization for the City of Los Angeles you can not increase the rent more than the allowed amount per year.
A) No. Basically if you don't use it, you loose it! Under Rent Stabilization for the City of Los Angeles you can not increase the rent more than the allowed amount per year.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Q and A with Prop West
Q) After my tenant turned in a 30-day notice to vacant he informed me that he will be using his deposit as the last month's rent. I don't want him to do this since I know he will be responsible for some repairs that will need to be done and his deposit will not cover the last month's rent and the repairs. What can I do?
A) Since the security deposit will accounted for after the tenant moves out the tenant has not right to tell you what you do with the deposit. You can serve the tenant with a 3-day notice to pay or quit and if the tenant doesn't pay then you are able to begin eviction.
A) Since the security deposit will accounted for after the tenant moves out the tenant has not right to tell you what you do with the deposit. You can serve the tenant with a 3-day notice to pay or quit and if the tenant doesn't pay then you are able to begin eviction.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Q and A with Prop West
Q) I had an applicant that applied for my vacant unit that was covered in tattoos and I found that his entire appearance very unappealing. Even though his references check out do I have to rent to him?
A) This would be considered "Arbitrary Discrimination." Under California Law you cannot deny a person on his physical appearance. You could end up in a discrimination lawsuit.
A) This would be considered "Arbitrary Discrimination." Under California Law you cannot deny a person on his physical appearance. You could end up in a discrimination lawsuit.
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