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In California, Senate Bill 721 (SB 721) and Senate Bill 326 (SB 326) represent transformative legislation aimed at reinforcing safety and structural integrity in multi-family and condominium properties. While these laws were enacted in response to tragic incidents, they also provide a crucial compliance pathway to protect building owners and homeowners associations (HOAs) from insurance cancellation, liability exposure, and financial penalties. Background & Overview of SB 721 and SB 326 The Berkeley Tragedy & Legislative Response A tragic balcony collapse in Berkeley in June 2015 claimed six lives and injured several others. The collapse was later attributed to dry rot,... Read more
Recent reporting shows issues with lease clauses banning tenants from leaving negative reviews, sometimes called non-disparagement clauses in leases, so see what the...
Denying a rental application is sometimes necessary to protect your property, your other tenants, and your investment. However, in California, landlords must follow...
Rental fraud is no longer a distant threat—it’s a daily risk that property managers and owners must navigate with increasing vigilance. While many in the...
Real estate investors and property managers often need to issue a notice of non-renewal of lease when deciding not to extend a rental agreement. When the choice is not...
As federal immigration enforcement intensifies under the Trump Administration, multifamily property owners are increasingly finding themselves caught in an unexpected crossfire. Landlords across the country are now receiving demands from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for comprehensive resident information – requests that frequently blur the lines between immigration enforcement and housing privacy rights. These demands, often arriving as administrative subpoenas seeking everything from lease agreements to personal identification documents, present apartment owners and managers with a complex legal dilemma: how to navigate federal immigration requests while protecting... Read more
Having an accessible website is more important than ever—just ask Fashion Nova. Its e-commerce clothing website was found to be inaccessible to legally blind...
Window screens might seem like a small thing, but they play a big role in making a place feel like home. They keep the bugs out, let the breeze in, and add a layer of...
Fraud in multifamily leasing has reached unprecedented levels of sophistication in 2025, with both individual applicants and organized groups using advanced tactics to...
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