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Illegal Late Fee & Security Deposits
A: Your late fee should be no more than 6% of the monthly rent. For example, if your tenant pays $1,250 in rent per month, then you may charge up to 6% of $1,250 as a late fee, which is $75. Your Lease also gives you the option to write in a flat fee,...
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First, you will need to review your lease or rental agreement with this tenant. As a landlord, you may include a clause in your lease or rental agreement that authorizes or prohibits your tenant from having a roommate. If you allow your tenant to have a...
read moreStoring Personal Property
Since the tenant gave you possession of the property, you may consider the items abandoned. You must serve a notice of right to reclaim abandoned property itemizing the personal property left by the tenant and keep the items for at least 15 days if...
read moreTips for the Move In/ Move Out Process
Tips for the move in/ move out process - Applications -Inspections -Deposits -Agreements -Accounting -Normal "wear and tear" -Pictures -Storing -Stored items
read moreDay Care Business
No, you cannot prohibit your tenants from starting the day care. Under California law, houses, condos, and apartment units may be used to run a small family day care business. These laws were passed in order to make childcare more readily available for working parents...
read moreIllegal Late Fee & Security Deposits
A: Your late fee should be no more than 6% of the monthly rent. For example, if your tenant pays $1,250 in rent per month, then you may charge up to 6% of $1,250 as a late fee, which is $75. Your Lease also gives you the option to write in a flat fee,...
read moreRoomates & Unauthorized Occupants
First, you will need to review your lease or rental agreement with this tenant. As a landlord, you may include a clause in your lease or rental agreement that authorizes or prohibits your tenant from having a roommate. If you allow your tenant to have a...
read moreStoring Personal Property
Since the tenant gave you possession of the property, you may consider the items abandoned. You must serve a notice of right to reclaim abandoned property itemizing the personal property left by the tenant and keep the items for at least 15 days if...
read moreTips for the Move In/ Move Out Process
Tips for the move in/ move out process - Applications -Inspections -Deposits -Agreements -Accounting -Normal "wear and tear" -Pictures -Storing -Stored items
read moreDay Care Business
No, you cannot prohibit your tenants from starting the day care. Under California law, houses, condos, and apartment units may be used to run a small family day care business. These laws were passed in order to make childcare more readily available for working parents...
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