Much has been reported on the housing market being a “seller’s paradise.” Offers on houses are measured in hours instead of days. Buyers who would typically negotiate a lower price now find themselves competing to see how high the price can get. A trickle-down effect...
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Evictions of tenants continues in California
After a prolonged period that created uncertainty for Californians unable to pay their rent, financial relief for those unable to make their rent payments received much-needed good news. Gov. Gavin Newsome and the state Legislature extended the moratorium on evictions...
The clock is ticking on eviction moratoriums
As each day goes by, California renters are becoming more anxious about the respective roofs over their heads. The clock continues to tick to the last day of June, which also represents the last day of the state’s eviction moratorium. Coronavirus-related regulations...
The clock is ticking on rent relief in California
Tenants throughout California and the nation saw hope when the dream of rent relief became a reality following Congress’ approval of an initial $25 billion in rental assistance and followed up three months later with an extra $21.55 billion. It seemed to be a simple...
California’s rent relief is anything but a level playing field
Renters throughout California breathed a sigh of relief when legislators, characteristically in their 11th hour, reluctantly agreed with Gov. Gavin Newsom to extend eviction protections through the end of June, provided that tenants lost income due to COVID-19 and pay...
The pandemic-driven struggle of small landlords
The image that most people have about a landlord who rents out property is a well-to-do businessperson who enjoys a vast empire of real estate that provides them a comfortable life. That stereotype is often misguided, specifically when it comes to smaller property...
What opportunities for landlord relief under California SB 91?
Passed in January, SB 91 extended California’s eviction moratorium through July 1, and the collection moratorium through Aug. 1. Renters are still responsible for their rent, but landlords cannot evict based on non-payment when that non-payment is due to duly declared...
The plight of California’s one-property landlords
The coronavirus pandemic that swept across the world created all forms of uncertainty and tragedy. California residents who rent their homes and suddenly find themselves out of work no longer have the means to make the mandatory monthly payments to their landlords....
Will legislative measures help California renters and landlords?
For renters looking to keep a roof over their heads and landlords trying to prevent foreclosure, the last day of January 2021 looms large. Legislation that served as a stopgap measure is running out of time. The clock is ticking with fears of homelessness in addition...
Rent Delinquencies on the Rise
As medical professionals strive to stay ahead of a worldwide pandemic, many households are falling behind financially, particularly when it comes to past-due rent and the late fees that only make a bad situation worse. Previous coronavirus relief placed a “protective...
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