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What Do We Do When the Tenant is Dealing Drugs?
RealTown Legal Expert Outlines Landlord Action Plan for Illegal Drug Use
May 16, 2007 2:20:00 AMA landlord faces a unique legal dilemma when he suspects that a tenant is selling drugs on his property. A California attorney discusses steps to take to reduce a landlord's legal risk.
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Post CommentFair Housing Issues: A Slip of the Tongue Can Cost You
A RealTown Legal Expert Cautions Realty Pros to 'Think" Before They Speak
May 15, 2007 9:36:00 AMReal estate agents must keep abreast of Fair Housing laws to avoid making statements that sound discriminatory.
Out on a Limb with Neighbors Over the Fate of a Towering Tree
California Law Addresses Dispute Resolution Over Borderline Plantings
May 3, 2007 9:44:00 AMA legal eagle offers a bird's-eye view of statutory terra firma as it relates to trees that reside on contiguous properties.
A Trap for the Unwary: Prohibitions Against Daycare
California Law Allows Day Care Operations in All Single-Family Homes
Apr 30, 2007 1:43:00 PMLaws in California involving day care operations weigh heavily in favor of day care providers. RealTown legal experts tell landlords that a day care facility does not constitute "business use" and cannot always be prohibited in residential dwellings.
Landlords Must Heed California Sex Offender Disclosure Law
Megan's Law Offers Challenges for Residential Property Owners
Apr 23, 2007 1:17:00 AMWhat is a landlord's responsibility to tenants under federal and state sex offender laws? A California attorney talks about that state's laws with respect to the real estate legal landscape.
How Does A Fire Affect Landlords and Tenants?
Property Owners Can Buttress Themselves to Prevail Post-Inferno
Apr 18, 2007 1:30:00 PMA pair of California attorneys instructs landlords and property managers to be prudent following a fire. They offer RealTown readers a list of questions and a plan of action.
Medical Marijuana Poses A Unique Dilemma for Landlords
Tenants Smoke and Grow Pot for Medical Use; Property Owners Face Legal Risk
Apr 16, 2007 2:00:00 AMSeveral states have legalized medical marijuana use. There are many questions surrounding the issue, including cultivation of cannabis and the legal exposure of landlords. California attorney Kathleen Belville says that federal law may pre-empt state choices and leave landlords at risk for serious legal consequences when their tenants grow cannabinoids on the premises.
Criminal Background Searches for Tenant Screening: Are They Legal?
Federal and State Statutes Apply to Property Management Policies
Apr 13, 2007 9:38:00 AMA California attorney discusses ways that proper tenant screening procedures can safeguard a property and other tenants. Improper screening can get a landlord into trouble. Know the difference between the right way to conduct a background check and the wrong way to investigate for criminal convictions.
Condo Conversions and Legal Pitfalls in California
Make Sure Tenants Receive Adequate and Proper Notice
Apr 6, 2007 12:58:00 AMCondominium conversions are at an all-time high and so is litigation filed by tenants who live in these properties. A California attorney says, 'Know the law,' and cautions that proper notice to tenants in essential to stay out of court.
A Potential Pitfall in Collecting Unpaid Rent from Guarantors
Ascertain that Modified Documents Are Properly Executed by All Parties
Mar 23, 2007 6:00:00 AMA leading attorney warns landlords to be sure that cosignors sign all changes and agreements to lease documents.
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