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Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals — Must a Landlord Rent to Them?
Property Management Professional are often asked: "Must landlords allow Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals (ESA)?" The short answer is “Yes.” Both state and federal laws — the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), for [...]
What is California’s Tenant Protection Act?
California’s Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) went into effect Jan. 1, 2020, causing consternation for property management companies, landlords, and tenants in rental markets across the Golden State, especially in the densely populated San Francisco-Oakland [...]
Homeowners Insurance vs Landlord Insurance
What’s the difference between Landlord Insurance and Homeowners Insurance? Homeowners insurance is for people who own their home (single family dwelling, condo, or apartment) and live there. Homeowners Insurance typically covers the home’s structure [...]
How to Evict a Tenant: Best Practices for the Worst of Times
To evict a tenant requires the best practices of the real estate industry. Because an eviction equals the loss of a tenant’s home, the legal system is very strict. Simply put, an eviction [...]
