Archive for March, 2014
The Basement Beneath the Wage Floor – By Jeffrey Tucker
Posted on 01. Mar, 2014 by AOA of California, INC..
There are certain sounds that tend to make people crazy. Think of nails on a chalkboard. An infant screaming nonstop on a long flight. A piercing whistle that won’t go away.
Now we need to add [...]
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Finding the “Upside” and “Value-Added” Opportunities in Your Property – By Peter Wright and Ryan Iles
Posted on 01. Mar, 2014 by AOA of California, INC..
As real estate brokers specializing in the sale of multi-family properties, we are constantly hearing the terms “upside” and “value-added.” Whether speaking with [...]
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Tenants Awarded Over $200,000 in Discrimination Settlements! – From Utah Rental Housing Journal
Posted on 01. Mar, 2014 by AOA of California, INC..
HOA Pays $150,000 in Discrimination Settlement
In August of last year, a condominium association in Florida and their former management company agreed to settle a fair housing claim for $150,000.
The claim arose because a family with [...]
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Property Management with Safety in Mind – Workplace Hazard Precautions – By Hub International, Inc.
Posted on 01. Mar, 2014 by AOA of California, INC..
As a property manager, you have an important responsibility. Building tenants and owners all rely on you to keep the property safe, orderly and functioning. However, there are also many hazards relating to your [...]
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The Tax Advantages of Being a Landlord – By Bill Bischoff
Posted on 01. Mar, 2014 by AOA of California, INC..
Are you sure you want to be a landlord? I have clients who love to regale me with stories about their fun experiences with tenants. Like the one who took almost every fixture when moved [...]
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East Bay Apartments Remain on Growth Track – By David Weglarz
Posted on 01. Mar, 2014 by AOA of California, INC..
As an East Bay apartment owner, you either experienced robust dividends in 2013 or you were left standing at the station. If you think you missed the train, do not fret. The East Bay market is charging full steam [...]
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Small Property Owners of San Francisco Files Lawsuit to Block Law – By SPOSFI
Posted on 01. Mar, 2014 by AOA of California, INC..
The Small Property Owners of San Francisco Institute filed a lawsuit challenging Supervisor John Avalos’ Nonconforming Unit Ordinance on the grounds that the ordinance violates state law and fails to [...]
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What to Do With Applicants With No Credit Record – By Robert Griswold
Posted on 01. Mar, 2014 by AOA of California, INC..
You get the credit bureau report back on your applicant and the bureau never heard of him. That will make you think, won’t it? Of course, you immediately think [...]
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The Resident Who “Ran Out of Checks” – By Dan Arnold
Posted on 01. Mar, 2014 by AOA of California, INC..
If you thought that the broken-down-car excuse was a good one, you haven’t heard anything yet. The level of creativity desperate residents can achieve is only limited by the gullibility of the landlord [...]
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2013 Year-End Rent Growth Favors California – By Sarah Bridge, Founder of RealFacts, LLC.
Posted on 01. Mar, 2014 by AOA of California, INC..
Our 2013 year-end apartment round-up shows sustained nationwide rent growth. However, the distribution is heavily weighted towards the California markets. Six of the top ten ranked are [...]
