New rules surrounding emotional support animals and more

California cracks down on fraudulent practices surrounding emotional support animals

We are keenly aware of the joy and value that animals bring to their owners, but what is reasonable?

A newly enacted law sends a clear message that accommodations should be reserved for people with a genuine need for four-legged companions and puts some common-sensible measures into place to ensure that there are no abuses.

AB 468 holds fraudsters to account, as we explain in our recent article.

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Spooktacular liability awaits rental property owners

Ghosts, witches, and goblins should be the most frightful thing you and your renters come across this Halloween. The Orinda Halloween massacre is still seared into our minds, but there are more mundane risks that can await landlords on a mischievous and highly trafficked night.

Keep outdoors well-lit, clear common areas to avoid sugar-crazed children from tripping hazards, tell residents to keep pets inside, educate them on your open flame policy/fire hazards, and take extra precautions.

Our overarching message: Have fun but be careful.

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New San Francisco legislation paves the way for the nation's first tenant associations

Another only-in-San Francisco moment. Tearing a page out of the storied playbook of labor, Supervisor Aaron Peskin introduces a law that gives tenants the legal backing to organize. If landlords don't come to the table with the tenant union formed, the Rent Board can reduce the rent.

Daniel Bornstein says that "forced meetings don't typically result in success," but compulsory get-togethers may soon be mandated.

Planning to protect neighborhood laundromats, for now

An overreach? With laundromats closing in droves, a San Francisco ordinance aims to put them above all else. Washers and dryers have become a protected class.

Mass evictions didn't result after the U.S. ban ended, despite eviction fears

We always maintained that apocalyptic predictions of an eviction tsunami were fear-mongering and that there would be no mass evictions. Increasingly, we feel validated.

Rent payments to SF Public Housing Agency plunge

A bloodbath for the Housing Authority, as it is collecting less than half of the rent owed.

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Hopefully upon receipt of this, you remain safe and are powering through your real estate challenges.

Our firm stands ready to assist when there is a disconnect in communication with tenants who owe rent debt or you otherwise experience conflict in managing landlord-tenant relationships.

Although rental property owners can avail the courts to commence an unlawful detainer action, there is a rigorous set of rules to follow.

As always, we can be a sounding board. I'm highly accessible via email at daniel@bornstein.law.

Thanks so much for your continued engagement as we emerge on the other side of the pandemic and have the tools necessary to regain control over our real estate investments.

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