California Fair Housing Laws: A Guide for Landlords

By Russ Cowley Monday, April 14, 2025

As a rental property owner in California, understanding your legal responsibilities isn’t just about protecting your assets—it's about protecting your reputation and ensuring your tenants are treated fairly. California fair housing laws go beyond federal...

New Tenant Protections Enacted in Alameda County for Just Cause Evictions

By Russ Cowley Friday, March 14, 2025

Here at Advantage Property Management Services, we've stayed vigilant in updating landlords and property owners on the multitude of new state laws impacting the rental market in California. Most of those laws affect landlords statewide, but the one we're talking about tod...

Disabled Tenant Rights in California: How to Make Your Rental Property Accessible

By Russ Cowley Friday, February 21, 2025

Did you know that failing to accommodate disabled tenants could land you in legal trouble? Many landlords think accessibility is optional, but under California law, it’s not.Landlords who prioritize accessibility don’t just avoid legal trouble. They attract long-...

California’s AB 2493: New Law Impacts Tenant Screening and Application Fees

By Russ Cowley Friday, February 14, 2025

Disclaimer: This document and any information contained herein are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. The author of this document is not an attorney, and the information presented should not be considered as a substitute for professional ...

A Guide for Landlords on California’s New Rental Laws in 2025

By Russ Cowley Monday, January 27, 2025

In recent years, landlord-tenant laws in California have been tumultuous, to say the least. However for many seasoned property owners and property managers here, that comes as no surprise. RealWealth lists California as the second least landlord-friendly state in the nation,...

A Legal Guide To Just Cause Evictions For California Landlords

By Russ Cowley Saturday, December 28, 2024

Disclaimer: This document and any information contained herein are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. The author of this document is not an attorney, and the information presented should not be considered as a substitute for professional ...

SB 611: California Rental Property Law Targets Multiple Tenant Fees

By Russ Cowley Saturday, December 21, 2024

Disclaimer: This document and any information contained herein are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. The author of this document is not an attorney, and the information presented should not be considered as a substitute for professional ...

Understanding AB 2747: Guidelines to Reporting Rent Payments to Credit Bureaus

By Russ Cowley Saturday, December 14, 2024

Disclaimer: This document and any information contained herein are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. The author of this document is not an attorney, and the information presented should not be considered as a substitute for professional ...

Understanding AB 2801: Key Changes to California Security Deposit Laws

By Russ Cowley Saturday, December 7, 2024

Disclaimer: This document and any information contained herein are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. The author of this document is not an attorney, and the information presented should not be considered as a substitute for professional ...

California Leasing Laws: FAQs for Pleasanton Landlords

By Russ Cowley Thursday, November 21, 2024

The cornerstone of running a rental property is the lease agreements that bind you and your tenant during the duration of their tenancy. The clauses you include in a rental agreement will legally dictate how you and your tenant must behave, and how you write those clauses is larg...

California Landlord Law Resources

California Fair Housing Laws: A Guide for Landlords

New Tenant Protections Enacted in Alameda County for Just Cause Evictions

Disabled Tenant Rights in California: How to Make Your Rental Property Accessible

California’s AB 2493: New Law Impacts Tenant Screening and Application Fees

A Guide for Landlords on California’s New Rental Laws in 2025

A Legal Guide To Just Cause Evictions For California Landlords

SB 611: California Rental Property Law Targets Multiple Tenant Fees

Understanding AB 2747: Guidelines to Reporting Rent Payments to Credit Bureaus

Understanding AB 2801: Key Changes to California Security Deposit Laws

California Leasing Laws: FAQs for Pleasanton Landlords

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