Three Common Landlord Schemes

Three Common Landlord Schemes

Three common landlord schemes to watch out for. There are two types of landlords. Nice ones, and not so nice ones. If you’re lucky enough, you’ll end up dealing with a nice landlord. If you’re not, chances are you can end up with a scammer of a...
When Can A Landlord Enter The Premises?

When Can A Landlord Enter The Premises?

It is not uncommon that at some point during a residential lease, a landlord needs to enter the premises for some purpose or another.  For example, a landlord might need to perform an inspection, a repair, or show the premises to a future renter/purchaser.  But what...
When Can a Landlord Keep a Security Deposit?

When Can a Landlord Keep a Security Deposit?

Many of us have been renters at one point in our adult lives, so most of us are familiar with security deposits.  A security deposit is there to protect the landlord for the risk they undertake in allowing what is usually a relative stranger to take possession of...
Recent Changes to Beverly Hills Rent Control Laws

Recent Changes to Beverly Hills Rent Control Laws

On February 21, 2017, the Beverly Hills City Council (“City Council”) voted unanimously to amend its rent control laws. Specifically, the City Council adopted the Amended Rent Stabilization and Urgency Ordinance (“Amended Ordinance”) to Chapters 5 & 6, of Title 4,...