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4/17/20 Widget’s Way Webinar – COVID-19 Updates and AB 828
May 6, 2020
This webinar was recorded on 4/17/20. I go over important COVID-19 updates on how the pandemic is affecting landlords and property managers. I also touch base on AB 828.
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How AB 828 Could Affect Landlords
April 19, 2020
Assemblyman Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), Assemblyman Kevin Mullin (D-San Mateo County) and Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) proposed a legislative bill on April 8th, 2020 in light of COVID-19 that would put many small rental property owners in an even more severe situation by forcing all California landlords to cut their rents by 25% for […]
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Reminder: Are you AB 1482 Ready?
March 23, 2020
Is your rental property under some sort of rent control ordinance? Have you made any rent increases since March 15th, 2019? Are you following AB 1482 guidelines?
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New California Executive Order Halts Evictions
March 19, 2020
On March 16th, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsome issued an executive order that authorizes local governments to put evictions on pause because of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Tips and Tricks on the 5 Phases of Tenancy
May 30, 2019
The duration of a tenancy can be divided into five major areas. Understanding what is required of the property manager/ landlord at each of these areas can ensure a smooth tenancy with minimum problems. For purposes of this article we have broken down the tenancy into the following five phases: application and screening, the rental agreement or move in process, the duration of tenancy, ending the tenancy, and finally, after possession.
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Pets vs Animals in California and What You Need to Know
May 21, 2019
When renting a property to a tenant with pets you can pretty much set your own standards. You can ask for pet insurance, charge an additional deposit, require photos of the pet, require current tags, ask for additional pet rent, limit what type of pet’s you allow, you can even exclude pets altogether, etc. With pets the only rules would be yours and the governing parties, as I’m sure a pet alligator won’t fly with animal control or fish and wildlife.
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