Florida Landlord Requires Tenants to Get Vaccinated: Is this Legal?

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In August, Florida landlord Santiago A. Alvarez enacted a policy requiring his tenants to get vaccinated for COVID-19—or face eviction. Alvarez, who owns eight apartment complexes with 1,200 units total, decided to require vaccines after 15 of his tenants died of the virus. His new policy also states that applications from prospective tenants will automatically… Read more »

8 Tax Breaks Landlords May Be Overlooking

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Tax season is here again, so it’s an ideal time to review several important tax breaks that you could be overlooking with your rental housing properties. Here’s a look at some common tax deductions you may be able to take advantage of this tax season; please note that this is for informational purposes only and… Read more »

7 Financial Tips for Landlords during COVID-19

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Times are tough for many around the nation right now, especially with a large part of the workforce being unemployed. While we can all hope that things return to normal soon, this “new normal” will likely be our reality for quite some time. Without an official end date for the COVID-19 crisis, many landlords are… Read more »

Oakland Ordinance Expands Landlord Requirements and Tenant Rights

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Oakland landlords and tenants enter a shifting rental landscape after the City Council passed its Fair Chance Housing ordinance that establishes the East Bay city as the first in California to bar landlords from conducting criminal background checks. This law, adopted by the City Council on February 4, “bans the box” which stops landlords from… Read more »

How to Prevent Common Misunderstandings with Tenants

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Every tenant wants a peaceful home. Likewise, every landlord wants good tenants who will take care of their property. Unfortunately, misunderstandings can undermine the goodwill between tenants and landlords. Misunderstandings can quickly escalate and create uncomfortable situations between both parties, sometimes even damaging the relationship permanently. With that in mind, it’s important to know how… Read more »

New Laws Every California Landlord or Property Managers Need to Know

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California legislators have been busy during the first half of 2019! There have been a number of new bills, acts, and ordinances that have either been passed or are currently pending, many of which have implications for landlords and property managers. Even if you don’t have rental properties in California, it’s important to keep updated… Read more »