Hillcrest is situated just a few miles north of the downtown area of San Diego, and it is very easy to get to for anyone visiting the area. It is a lively uptown neighborhood which serves as the central hub of San Diego’s LGBTQ community, and it has a whole slew of boutiques, coffee houses, […]
Rent vs Sell, once you’ve decided to dispose of your present dwelling, it only remains to choose whether the property should be sold outright or rented out to a tenant, so you have a continuing source of income. The avenue that you choose will depend on several factors, the first of which is whether you […]
If you’re thinking about selling your home, or about renting it out to tenants, there are some factors you should consider first before you take the plunge, one way or the other. You can of course, have some conversations with property manager to find out what it’s like being a landlord, so that you’ll be […]
Pacific Beach is one of the most popular sections of greater San Diego, and visitors to the area invariably find activities and attractions which appeal to everyone. While it may have a reputation of being a haven for young people, that is not an accurate depiction of the entire neighborhood, since there are a great […]
When you’re trying to rent your home, it’s very tempting to just invest willy-nilly in a number of different areas to try to improve its appeal to potential tenants. However, there are certain investments which are much more cost-effective, and which carry much greater weight with tenants than others. Here are some of the most […]
If you’re preparing to move out of your primary residence so that you can rent it out, one of the first questions you’ll be faced with is whether to rent it furnished or unfurnished. While there are a few considerations to take into account, the main question revolves around whether or not your home would […]
What is “Chilling” in regards to fair housing laws and why must it be avoided? Fair Housing, Chilling refers to comments or acts designed to discourage applicants in a protected class from renting your properties and is, therefore, intentional discrimination. They are a form of obvious “steering” read about this in lesson 7. General examples […]
What are Steer Applicants and why should it be avoided What are Steer Applicants? Steering is an attempt by owners/managers to control where someone lives because of their protected class, regardless of how well intended. Perceived “steering” can result in a fair housing complaint. Common targets are: Families with children. Steering can include directing applicants […]
Q: Who sets the standards for accessibility, what is a reasonable modification and who is financially responsible? A: The ADA requires all properties where the public is invited, including a rental office, must be accessible unless: It is “technically infeasible” or poses an “undue financial burden” on the property. This includes not only rental offices […]
Q: How must a property owner or management company to handling requests for modifications? A: Owners or agents need to: 1. Understand disabled persons have two special rights to insure equal rights in housing. A. Right of Reasonable Modification: a physical change made to a unit that enables the person to have full use and […]