by Simone & Associates | Apr 1, 2016 | Dealing with Problems
Q: My tenants informed me that they plan on running a small day care business out of their apartment. However, my rental agreement strictly prohibits operating a business out of the apartment and the area in which the apartment building is situated is not zoned for...
by Simone & Associates | Mar 1, 2016 | Dealing with Problems
I am a new landlord. I recently found a tenant to rent out my father’s house that I inherited. I am in the process of writing a lease for this tenant. What information do I need to include about myself in the lease or rental agreement? Pursuant to California Civil...
by Simone & Associates | Feb 23, 2016 | Dealing with Problems
How To Handle Maintenance & Habitability Issues by Franco Simone, Esq. ; [slideshare id=58639500&doc=maintenanceandrepairs-feb2016-160224033648] Printable Presentation Download...
by Simone & Associates | Feb 1, 2016 | Dealing with Problems
I have a tenant who has paid in checks for the past two months. I have not had any trouble cashing the checks, however, I prefer to have cash. Can I demand that the tenant pay me in cash? No, you cannot demand the tenant pay you in cash solely because it is your...
by Simone & Associates | Jan 1, 2016 | Dealing with Problems
I am a landlord of an apartment complex. I have several tenants that receive government assistance through Section 8 housing. All of my Section 8 contracts state the landlord is responsible for paying the water bill. However, I have one tenant that always has a really...