Landlord Tenant

Renting Out Rooms? How Separate Leases Could Trigger Rent Control

September 18, 2024
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Renting out individual rooms in your single-family home in Newport Beach or Costa Mesa? You might assume you’re exempt from rent control, but California’s complex legal landscape could prove otherwise. Under certain conditions, separate room leases could trigger statewide rent control and tenant protection laws—even if your property would otherwise qualify for exemptions. Understanding the nuances of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act and California’s Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) is essential to avoid costly surprises. In this article, we explore how local laws, especially Costa Mesa’s new rent control ordinance, interact with state protections and what you need to know to stay compliant.

New Landlord Restrictions Starting July 2024: Tenancy Security Deposits Capped at One Month’s Rent (with Exceptions)

May 21, 2024
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Introducing Assembly Bill 12 (AB 12) – Effective July 1, 2024, this legislation will significantly impact the rental landscape in California. Under AB 12, landlords will be restricted in their ability to demand security deposits, with a new cap set at one month’s rent. Learn how these changes may affect Newport Beach and Costa Mesa real estate, and how Lucas Real Estate can help navigate these challenges.

Common Leasing Mistakes Made By Leasing Agents

September 4, 2023
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Even leasing professionals make mistakes. From the California Association of REALTORS® Broker Insights Newsletter – August 2023, there are quite a few common mistakes out there that warranted an advisory. Make sure you, or your REALTOR®, are compliant, especially when it comes to leasing in tenant-friendly California….

Forming an LLC to Hold Real Estate in California

July 26, 2023
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Lucas Real Estate – REALTOR® and Attorney Devin Lucas and REALTOR® and CPA Courtney Lucas – are experts in California LLCs. Ready to Form an LLC – view on pricing and information here. Questions? – Paid one-hour confidential legal consultations are conducted daily via Zoom and address virtually all questions, options, tax implications … Continue Reading

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Landlord-Tenant Refresher: The Implied Warranty of Habitability

January 12, 2023
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People have all sorts of personal definitions of what is “habitable” when it comes to their rental home. No, tenants, the blinds being askew is not a breach of the warranty of habitability. Likewise, landlords, the lack of hot water is not ‘no big deal’ to be fixed sometime later in the week. For better or worse, California law is very clear when it comes to rental property habitability.

Landlords Seeking Rental Assistance – California Has Additional Funds On The Way….

January 17, 2022
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Many landlords may be entitled to relief assistance for tenant non-payment during the past covid crisis. Read on for information on how to apply.

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End of the California Eviction Moratorium – Quick Guide

November 10, 2021
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The following is an extremely brief update on the current status of California Landlord Tenant laws give the expiration of the statewide moratorium as prepared by the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.).

Real Estate Mediation And Compliance With The Requirement For Pre-Litigation Mediation Under The California Association of REALTORS® Residential Purchase Agreement (“RPA”)

August 8, 2021
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This article is designed to provide an overview of the real estate mediation process with emphasis on review and requirements under the California Association of REALTORS® Residential Purchase Agreement (CAR form “RPA”).

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How to Write a Real Estate Mediation Brief

May 22, 2020
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Preparing for a real estate mediation can be stressful, but a well prepared concise brief will not only help the mediator to understand your case, it will also help you to organize your thoughts and positions. Here, we discuss what makes a good mediation brief and some suggestions for the same. BACKGROUND Real estate disputes … Continue Reading

It’s Official – California Has Statewide Rent Control

February 3, 2020
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It’s Official – California Has Statewide Rent Control… Many exemptions exist that will apply to most small owners; corporate owners are the primary target of the current law. … This New Statewide Rent Control Has Two Key Components: 1) Caps Rental Increases; 2) Requires “Just Cause” For All Evictions.

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