“Most people believe that the rental housing market will rebound and remain strong as a result of the high demand for affordable rental housing units.” Greetings to all our AACSC members and supporters, and welcome to the September edition of the Official California Apartment Journal. Along...
“SB 1410 proposes to void any demand for the payment of unpaid rent, or any notice to terminate tenancy served, that has accrued during the State of Emergency due to Covid-19.” $1.4 billion dollars a month is the estimate that the State Franchise Tax Board estimates...
“An owner is not generally liable for damage caused to the personal property of a tenant, absent negligence on the part of the owner or his agents.” Q: I am about to enter into a five-year term lease for an industrial unit in Southern California. The...
“To get the most life out of a residential water heater, a yearly tank draining and cleaning is recommended.” Dear Maintenance Men: My duplex has a 40- or 50-gallon water heater. What is the procedure for cleaning out the tank? I’m sure it has sediment as our...
“As we move forward, your support and involvement are needed more than ever...
“First things to check are whether your vent fans are working and not clogged with lint or dust.” Dear Maintenance Men: I am the new owner of a four-unit apartment building and have experienced repetitive sewage backups since I purchased the building about a year ago. I...
“In order for our land contribution model to be complete, we have to consider two more aspects of affordable housing. First, we have to minimise the inequality between tenants and landowners, and second, we have to provide the homeless with guaranteed access to land.” – Martin...
“From the pool of applicants, you may select the best and most qualified applicant, without regard to timing of receipt of the application.” Q: I just closed escrow on a small building and I’m trying to figure out who’s who. I received the rental agreements, but...
“When the going gets tough, the tough get going!” Greetings to all our members, sponsors, and supporters of the July edition of the Official California Apartment Journal. I hope and trust that each of you and your families remain safe during these unprecedented times. Over the...