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What a California Landlord Should Do When a Tenant Has Unpaid Rent: The Role and Benefits of Demand Letters

Posted on May 18, 2023 by

Unpaid rent is one of the most common problems landlords face in California. It can be a major financial hardship, and it can also be difficult to resolve. However, there are a number of steps landlords can take to address unpaid rent, and one of the most effective is to hire a lawyer to send a demand letter. Consider these 5 steps if a tenant refuses to pay up:  Step 1: Review the Lease Agreement and Rental Laws The first step is to review the lease agreement and familiarize yourself with California rental laws. This will help you to understand… ( Read Full Article… )

How a Lawyer Can Help if Your Landlord Rejects Your Emotional Support Animal

Posted on October 5, 2021 by

No matter what state you live in, you are protected by federal law as an emotional support animal owner. Some states, such as New York, California, and Florida, even have additional laws prohibiting discrimination against ESA owners in housing.  For a landlord to accommodate your emotional support animal, they are entitled to see an ESA letter from a therapist or doctor. If you provide them with a valid ESA letter, they can only reject your ESA request in limited circumstances. What do you do, however, if your landlord, HOA, co-op board, or property manager wrongly rejects your emotional support animal… ( Read Full Article… )

Collect Money Owed from Former Tenants with an Attorney Demand Letter

Posted on April 5, 2021 by

Residential and commercial landlords all too often know the pain of trying to collect money from tenants, especially if they have vacated the property. In many cases, the security deposit may not be enough to cover what is owed. For example, the tenant may have left while several months delinquent on rent, or they may have caused significant damage to the apartment, home, office space, warehouse, or storefront, which was only discovered after they moved.  Once the tenant moves out, trying to get their attention can be like herding cats. You might even be having trouble locating exactly where they… ( Read Full Article… )

Using a Cease and Desist Letter to Stop Harassment From a Neighbor

Posted on October 12, 2020 by

Sometimes living next door to an annoying resident can make the old adage “love thy neighbor” tough to live by. While we all want to live in peace with our neighbors, there are times when it is necessary to confront them about their behavior. Complaints between neighbors commonly involve loud noises, construction, threatening behavior, smells, pets, loud music, cleanliness, encroaching over property lines, or pests. With more people than ever staying at home all day to work or attend school remotely, the persistent sound of music, footsteps, or pets can result in potentially greater tension between neighbors.  In this article,… ( Read Full Article… )

How to Get Your Security Deposit Back From a Landlord

Posted on August 29, 2020 by

Tenants after vacating a rented home are understandably eager to get their security deposit back. A rental security deposit can be a significant amount, generally one to three month’s rent, so any potential deductions and delays are cause for concern.   Unfortunately, some landlords will drag their feet when it comes to returning a security deposit. Or they may try to hold part of the money back by deducting for questionable expenses from the deposit amount. In this article, we’ll explore what your rights are and how you can have a lawyer send a demand letter for the return of your… ( Read Full Article… )

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