2026 Application Screening Fees for California Residential Landlords
Updated April 2026 The amount of California residential application fees are governed by California Civil Code §1950.6(b). It reads, (b) The amount of the [...]
Federal ESA Lawsuit Headed to Trial
A federal lawsuit filed by the former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi against two Louisiana-based rental property companies over a disabled tenant’s right to live with [...]
A Smooth Move-In Experience Sets the Stage
A successful tenancy begins long before the first rent payment clears. For property managers and landlords, the move-in process is one of the most [...]
Top Market Rent Isn’t Always the Best Rent
One of the most common – and most difficult conversations we have with property owners centers on rent pricing. In strong markets especially, owners [...]
March 2026 Tenant Landlord Q & A
1. Question: I heard that VAWA was approved again by the government and that it applies to all units. Is that true? Answer: VAWA [...]
Can Underage People Live in Senior Housing?
This is one of the questions most frequently asked by clients who operate senior housing in California. As with so many questions, the answer [...]
Insurance Restrictions on ADA Protected Animals
Service Animals & ESAs vs. Insurance Companies: What Prevails When the Animal Is a Restricted Breed? As a property management company, one of [...]
Landlord-Tenant Q&A – December 2025
1. Question: What are my legal rights regarding maintaining a full deposit on a unit when one roommate moves out and another stays? My [...]
Rentals: Longer Days on Market Trends
Leasing season just wasn’t what it’s cracked up to be this year. Q3 data shows that the average DOM ticked up to 26.8 days; [...]