On March 19, 2021, California Governor Gavin Newsom approved Senate Bill 95 (“SB 95”) which entitles most California employees to a new bank of COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave. The law will go into effect on March 29, 2021 and will not expire until September 30,...
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If you want to start a Homeowners Association, you have to do it right
Establishing a Homeowners Association, or HOA for short, can be a good way to effectively manage a community of properties. Homeowners Associations handle issues such as: Offering services not provided by a local government Hiring security or managing safety and...
Alternative dispute resolution methods can help with tenant issues
There are a lot of matters that can come up between tenants and landlords. Finding productive ways to try to work through the disputes is imperative for mobile home park managers and landlords. Since many would like to avoid having to go through the litigation...
How successful companies take steps to avoid litigation
A successful business requires a vigilant watch for trouble on the horizon. Watching potential problems can help business owners avoid lawsuits that could damage their reputation, hurt their future business, and cost thousands or more in settlements and litigation...
Bringing back workers after vaccination: Logistics & expectations
As more people get vaccinated against COVID-19, the prospect of returning to the workplace seems closer than ever. That said, we won’t be safe until – at least – the population reaches “herd immunity,” according to Dr. Anthony Fauci. That won’t happen until around 75%...
The Housing Crisis Act and Development Impact Fees
Housing shortages have been an increasing problem across California. The state legislature is trying to take steps to address this growing crisis. The legislature passed the Housing Crisis Act in an effort to spur development projects. The law aims to accomplish this...
California Measure Aims to Pay Landlords 80% of Most Unpaid Tenant Rent
Under the latest bill signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, the state will cover landlords 80% of most tenants’ unpaid rent that has accrued during the coronavirus pandemic — but only if landlords agree to forgive the remaining 20% rent owed them. The bill which was...
Why background checks are so vital when you have a mobile home park
If you own a Santa Ana mobile home park, the chances are good that you have already been burned by an unreliable or otherwise problem tenant. Perhaps they signed the lease and then proceeded to move extended family members in without permission or turned into "the...
How many people live in mobile home parks?
Considering buying and running a mobile home park? Perhaps you have worked as a housing provider for years, starting your own company buying properties and apartment buildings. You’re now wondering if it’s worth buying a mobile home park, as well, and the first thing...
Rent stabilization is secure in Los Angeles
California’s mobile home parks have rent stabilization ordinances that they need to abide by. The Mobile Home Park Home Owners Allegiance is one group that verifies all mobile home park rent stabilization ordinances in the state of California. These ordinances aren’t...