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New HUD Guidelines to Help Assess a Tenant’s Request for a Service Animal and/or Emotion Support Animal
On January 28, 2020, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a notice to help housing providers assess a tenant's request for an animal as a reasonable accommodation (service animal or emotion support animal). The notice states "...FHA...
Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482)
[slideshare id=228730925&doc=ab1482presentation-200220165620] Apartment Owners Association Presentation February 20, 2020 - Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482) Download a PDF Version Here....
2019 Remodeling Property
Q: I own a 6-unit apartment building in San Diego County that was built in the 1980s and I would like to remodel the units next year. Am I allowed to ask my tenants to vacate under the new Tenant Protection Act of 2019? A: Yes, under the new Tenant Protection Act of...
2019 Rent Control
Q: I own a rental property in San Diego where there is currently no rent control and my tenant's rent is $1,200. I want to raise the rent to $1,500. Can I raise my tenant's rent by 25%? A: No, under the new Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (the “Act”) an annual...
2019 Small Claims & Security Deposit
Q: My tenant recently vacated my rental property. The security deposit does not cover the full cost of the damage the tenant left at the property. What can I do to recover this money? First, you will need to fill out a security deposit itemization for back rent,...