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November 30, 2020

How to Handle (and Prevent) Early Lease Termination

Early lease termination occurs more often than one may think but, by being well prepared, it’s also possible to retain your tenant and prevent early termination. Learn more!

November 20, 2020

Service Animals & Emotional Support Animals: What Landlords Need to Know

Many landlords prohibit pets in their leases. However, if that pet is a service animal, that would violate the law since these animals are not “pets.” Learn more!

October 13, 2020

The Impact of COVID-19 on Real Estate Legislation

Learn how to navigate the changing Bay Area and national legislation during the COVD-19 pandemic, and where to find resources to help you protect yourself as the investor, to protect your properties, but also to protect your tenants while abiding by the law.

August 26, 2020

Tenant Safety: What's Required of Property Management by Law?

Property managers are tasked with fulfilling the obligations of housing ordinances and tenant safety laws. Discover what’s legally required of a property manager.

March 21, 2020

Regulations on Upfront Advertising Under the Portland Fair Access Renting Ordinance

Read all about the Fair Access In Renting (F.A.I.R.) laws that are now in effect in Portland, from upfront advertising to resident screening to security deposits.

March 19, 2020

Fair Access in Renting (F.A.I.R.): Portland Requirements for Tenant Screening

Explore all about the requirements for tenant screening in Portland, regarding the Fair Access in Renting, or F.A.I.R. Ordinance. They cover resident screening and advertising, as well as security deposit management.

March 13, 2020

Laws on Allowing Emotional Support Animals in Your Reno Rental Property

Learn about how emotional support animals are different from pets specifically in the Reno market. If you don’t know this, it’s important that you understand the difference between animals in rental property homes.

February 24, 2020

AB 1482 California Rent Control: Update for Landlords and Investors

The arrival of AB 1482 brings statewide rent control in California effective January 1, 2020. Learn everything that is important to know as you move forward with rent control.

January 1, 2020

Staying up to Date With Eviction Laws in Seattle

Changing rental property laws in Seattle, WA can ultimately cost you both time and money as a real estate investment owner. Learn about how you can stay up to date with laws and ensure the highest return on investment.

July 17, 2019

How to Write a Lease Lease Agreement for a Rental

Without a strong lease agreement, your property is at risk. Here are the items you must include (and avoid) in your lease agreement.

May 30, 2019

Screening to Ensure Successful Residents for Your Rental Property

Screen to ensure successful tenants for your rental property by following these simple tips. As a property owner, it is important to get this step right to ensure a successful investment.

April 9, 2019

What is the 20% Qualified Business Income Deduction?

Now that tax season is here, I’m sure you’re looking for ways to write off as many expenses as possible, including those related to owning real estate. While a good tax accountant or attorney can help you uncover these sometimes-hidden tax benefits related to rental property ownership, so can a good property manager. Specifically, a property manager can assist with a new Trump administration law that will enable you to keep 20% of your rental income completely tax free: The Qualified Income Business deduction.

January 12, 2019

Seismic Retrofitting Law Impacts Many Oakland Real Estate Owners

In early 2019, Oakland City Council passed a new law that requires many Oakland apartment building owners to seismically retrofit their rental properties.

February 21, 2018

San Diego Considering Changes to its Affordable Housing Requirements

Learn about how the San Diego Affordable Housing initiatives can affect you as the property owner or landlord. How can AB 1505 present opportunities to rental property owners in the area?

February 9, 2018

Trump’s Immigration Plan: How the RAISE Act Would Impact Commercial Real Estate

Find out all about President Trump’s immigration plan dubbed the RAISE Act and how it would have a major impact on the economy, particularly as it pertains to commercial real estate.

January 25, 2018

Fannie Mae Introduces Hybrid Loan Product Tailored to Small, Multifamily Borrowers

Fannie Mae has just rolled out a new product for its small-loan product line: the newly-enhanced Hybrid Adjustable-Rate Mortgage.

October 10, 2017

San Leandro Inches Closer to New Tenant Relocation Policy

For at least the past year, the San Leandro City Council has been weighing whether or not landlords should be required to pay tenant relocation costs.

August 29, 2017

Hayward Planning Commission Votes to Loosen Restrictions on In-Law Apartments, But Will it Matter?

Last month, the Hayward Planning Commission voted 4-0 to endorse new building and zoning codes that would give homeowners more flexibility in building these in-law apartment.

June 28, 2017

San Jose City Council Votes to Expand Funding for Landlord-Tenant Mediation Services

Rents in San Jose are on the rise, as a result, disputes between residents and their San Jose property management companies seem to be on the rise as well.

June 23, 2017

City of San Jose to Explore Ordinance Prohibiting Source of Income Discrimination

Seasoned landlords, investors and San Jose property managers know that the federal government prohibits discriminating against tenants on the basis of race, religion, national original, family status, disability or age. But what about income? This is where things start to get a little murky.

June 20, 2017

Landlords, South Bay Property Managers: Speak Out This Tuesday against City of Milpitas Just Cause Emergency Ordinance

Residents, landlords and Milpitas property management companies are being asked to voice their opinions about this ordinance.

June 18, 2017

When to Use the San Jose's Landlord/Tenant Mediation and Arbitration Services

Learn about how the City of San Jose has a mechanism for resolving disputes between San Jose property managers and resident.

June 8, 2017

How to Determine Whether Your San Jose Apartment is Subject to Rent Control

Get to dive into San Jose’s rent control policies in the series of articles posted in the Myndful Investor. In them you can find all the information you need to ensure San Jose property managers, owners and investors have the information they need to comply with local regulations.