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By Nate Bernstein, Esq., Managing Attorney of LA Real Estate Law Group If you are negotiating settlement in an unlawful detainer case in Court, outside of the courtroom, attending mediation, or attending a mandatory settlement conference the process of negotiating a settlement agreement in an unlawful detainer with a tenant is usually rushed and is an “inexact science.” Sometimes in court, parties are constrained because there is usually very little time to negotiate and draft the agreement. I would keep the language of the settlement agreement simple and easy to understand — minimize the legalese. There needs to be specific tasks and specific dates for compliance. The agreement... Read more
Consistent rent collection and steady income remain two of the biggest challenges landlords face. A multifamily business can only succeed when rent is paid consistently....
When homeownership and home sales plummeted in 2010 in the wake of the housing market collapse, investors responded by purchasing single-family homes and renting them...
The new year doesn’t just bring new gifts and new resolutions. It also brings new laws. State and local lawmakers have a lot on tap for 2026 when it comes to housing...
Landlord anxiety is rising about late rent payments and here is a new study that shows four tools that can help tenants pay on time. A new study offers data-backed...
Finding reliable tenants is the key to successful property management. But how can you be confident that tenants will pay their rent on time and will not do damage to your rental property? You can’t trust your intuition or cross your fingers when you sign a lease with a tenant. Without careful screening, you may have to eventually contend with tenants who don’t uphold their lease obligations. Here’s how to safeguard your property and financial interests from deadbeat tenants: 1. Thorough tenant screening Implement a robust screening process: An immediate, comprehensive landlord credit check will help shield your real estate assets against deadbeat tenants, expensive eviction costs... Read more
KEY TAKEAWAYS In some Atlanta apartment buildings, landlords say as many as 50% of rental applications are fraudulent. Nearly three-quarters of US apartment operators...
A new survey reveals persistent multifamily renter defaults driven largely by economic instability that are placing increasing pressure on operations. A national survey...
A growing percentage of apartment renters appear to be playing catch-up on their monthly bills, a trend that may signal a broader undercurrent of distress, according...
The impact of government interference on landlords can be profound as governments aim to regulate the rental housing market. These interventions often spark debates...
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