Landlord Tenant Podcasts

The concept of rent control was established on the myth that landlords are rent gauging. To lower rents, we need to abolish rent control.  

Learn the legal requirements for a Notice to Pay Rent or Quit.   1. When can it be served 2. What must be contained in the notice 3. How can you serve this notice 4. When does the notice expire 4. Other local juridiction requirements  

Hear the answers to the most asked questions by landlords. All forms can be obtained on the website: www.evict123.com

Learn what constitutes nuisance behavior and what steps are necessary to evict your tenant.

The assault on property owners continues. Learn which ballot initiatives will directly impact your property.

Listen to the tactics used by the City of Los Angeles to destroy income property owners. Your property rights are being trampled.

What steps should you take when your tenant refuses to pay rent. We discuss the defenses that tenants will use to prevent their eviction.

Avoid the common tricks that tenants play on landlords to gain access to your property or to sue you in a civil lawsuit.

This is our 1 year anniversary for Zoom Landlord-Tenant Talk Radio. I want to thank the housing industry for your continued support of this show. Today's topic is "Security Deposits-All You Need To Know"

Under Statewide Rent Control, and other local jurisdictions, a tenant can be required to vacate a unit in order for the landlord to do major renovation. Once the renovation is completed, the landlord is free to raise rents to market value. Learn what the requirements are to institute this legal loophole to beat rent control. Then listen to landlords ask their legal questions. The show airs live every Saturday at 3pm. Details can be obtained on my website: www.EVICT123.com

The opening topic discusses an effective strategy for beating rent control by the use of a "Cash For Keys" agreement. Learn how you can implement this tactic to obtain market rent for your units. 

Listen to what steps can a landlord take to cut down the risk of lawsuits by their tenants. Following the opening topic, you will hear questions by landlords relating to their properties.

The do's and don'ts that every landlord should follow. Then it will be our quesion and answer period.  Do not miss the AOA Million Dollar Trade Show this August 22, 2024 at the Long Beach Convention Center. I will be speaking at 1:15 pm. Do not miss it. Admission is FREE. For further information visit: www.aoausa.com  

Proposition 33 attempts to repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. Costa-Hawkins protects your income property investments. Vote NO on Proposition 33 and YES on Proposition 34. After my initial topic hear other landlords ask their question on a number of other topics.

The dangers of leasing an unpermitted unit. Hear many landlords ask their questions regarding landlord-tenant .

Topics Discussed:  1. Accessing your tenant's unit 2. Deducting late fees from a security deposit 3. Accessing a unit when only a child is home 4. Lodger 5. Seller fails to vacate after the close of escrow 6. Owner occupancy 7. Who can enter a unit to make repairs  8. Raising rents on a single-family residence 9. Separate parking agreements 10. Renter's insurance 11. Conflicting dates in a rent increase notice 12. Change of ownership notice 13. Unauthorized occupant 14. Unsealing a court judgment 15. Tenant interfering with workmen 16. Insurance cancelled 17. Repairs should be completed immediately 18. Unsure if a security deposit exists  19. Periodic inspections

Topics Discussed: Violations of the rental agreement Tenant occupied foreclosed property Where rent is to be paid Security deposit limited to 1 month rent Owner desires to occupy the unit Renting to international students Tenant ruins fresly poured concrete Receipts required with a security deposit itemization Requiring tenants to pay for utlities Holding deposits Having existing tenants sign a new rental agreement Raising rents on a single-family residence Filing a motion for summary judgment Shifting the cost of utilities to your tenant Storing items on a balcony Towing vehicles Keeping the unit clean Eviction a boarder Mailing a change of owner by certified mail

Topics Discussed:  Acquiring tenant occupied property Registering your unit prior to serving a termination notice Failing to comply with a stipulated judgment Buying foreclosure property Proof of mailing Tenant failing to pay for utilities Exemptions from Statewide Rent Control Sending a change of ownership form Mail Service is not a proper address for service of legal documents Extra person moving into the unit Deducting rent when tenant inconvenienced  Rent can be paid to a P.O. Box Screening applicants Renter's Insurance Proper rent increase for the City of Comption Adult chlid moving back into unit to establish tenant's rights Suveillance cameras Jury trial Exterior water spigot

Topics Discussed: Strategies for raising rents Serving a change of ownership Exemptions from Statewide Rent Control Unpermitted living space Unauthorized pets and alterations Tenant in dispute with adjoining property owner Disabled tenant want to switch units Ramifications to accepting an illegal rent Unpermitted dog Voluntary vacate agreement Sheriff taking an inordinate amount of time to perform a lockout. Permanent removal of a single-family residence Notice requirements to terminate a fixed term lease Accessing a unit 10-day notice required for rental violations in Los Angeles County Landlords force to accept a Section 8 tenant Filling out an eviction form Tenant taking over the common areas Tenant has multiple violations of rental agreement Evicting only one tenant from a unit

Topics Discussed: Supreme Court dealt a blow to homeless encampments Laws relating to security deposits The property insurance crisis Responsibility to repair a washer and dryer Obtaining a securty deposit in excess of the law Obligation to sign a new lease Will a letter be sufficient in lieu of a witness The phone number of a manager should be given to the tenants Removing a unit permanently from rental housing use. No increase in security deposits for furnished units Combining properties in a LLC to obtain a higher security deposit Unauthorized occupants Removing the use of a garage to build an ADU Illegal Unit ADU consultant Proper method of serving a termination notice Tenant deposits cash into landlord's account Reasons to evict not required for some SFR Proof of ownership Security deposit does not need to be held in an escrow account Interest on security deposits Relocation funds required for substantial renovation One tenant vacates leaving one remaining tenant Co-signers New owner to start an evictio