by Simone & Associates | May 23, 2024 | Before you agree to rent, Move In / Move Out Process
This guide by Franco Simone, Esq. and Lera Blevins, Esq., provides comprehensive advice for landlords on how to screen tenants without violating discrimination laws. It covers advertising vacant units, proper tenant screening procedures, permissible questions, use of criminal background checks, and the legalities around service animals, security deposits, and lease agreements.
by Simone & Associates | Mar 31, 2022 | Liability, Move In / Move Out Process, Repairs
Q: My rental property has a significant amount of deferred maintenance. I do not have money to fix the property and so I make sure to include in my leases that the property is rented “as is.” I am now receiving notice from one of my tenants that the house has...
by Simone & Associates | Mar 31, 2022 | Dealing with Problems, Liability, Living in the Rental Unit, Move In / Move Out Process
Q: I own an apartment building in Lemon Grove and one of my tenants notified me that the railing in the stairway is broken. The tenant told me it was broken by another tenant’s child who was misusing the railing. I spoke to the tenant about their child breaking the...
by Simone & Associates | Dec 7, 2017 | Leases, Before you agree to rent, Move In / Move Out Process
The primary goal of the screening process is to find a desirable tenant, typically a stable occupant who is a good credit risk and will not damage the premises or disturb other tenants. [slideshare...
by Simone & Associates | Oct 24, 2016 | 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 [slideshare...
