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Authors of Controversial California Housing Bill Make Final Push State lawmakers behind a controversial housing proposal that must move forward next week to survive implored local officials and advocates at a housing summit on Friday to support their bill, which would force cities across California to build denser communities. Senate Bill 50, a bill Chiu and Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, are pushing, would allow multifamily developments to be built around single-family ...homes and increase density near transit stops. read the full article here: https://www.mercurynews.com//ahead-of-key-deadline-author/ McLaughlin Sanchez is a property owner/Landlord law firm in San Francisco. We are dedicated to representing property owners and Landlords in protecting their interests and recovering their rental units. We specialize in residential and commercial property and provide service throughout the Bay Area. call (415) 655-9753 for a free, no-obligation telephone consultation #realestatelaw

Often, an investor will buy a piece of property at a foreclosure sale. If the former owner is still in possession and puts tenants on the property, you could find yourself in a tricky foreclosure eviction case. Watch our video to learn about what course of action will be most beneficial, and how to navigate this complex legal matter. video link: https://youtu.be/8q_ItAEbbz8 #foreclosure #foreclosures #realestatelawyer

Tenants engaging in Airbnb rentals can be a complex legal matter to navigate. Watch our latest YouTube video explaining the two most effective ways to deal with this issue. video link: https://youtu.be/qDYT6_i-Bdk #airbnb #airbnbevictions #realestatelaw

The most common form of evictions in landlord/tenant matters are non-payment of rent evictions. To learn about this topic, watch our newest youtube video covering the details of the matter. watch here: https://youtu.be/snlF6_D1qUM #rentevictions #landlordlaw #evictionlaw

*Breaking News* Statewide Rent and Eviction Control On October 8, 2019 Governor Newsom signed AB 1482, which imposes not only rent control but also EVICTION control throughout California. In an unprecedented anti-landlord move, evictions for most properties are now limited to so called Just Cause evictions starting January 1, 2020. This means that a landlord cannot terminate a tenancy when the fixed term expires, but instead must comply with a new and complex State law. The...re are exceptions and limits to the new law, so it is critical to retain counsel experienced with Just Cause eviction before taking action. At McLaughlin Sanchez we have decades of experience with complex Just Cause rent and eviction control ordinances and how to successfully navigate them. Call us today for a no-obligation consultation to see how we can be of assistance. #realestatelaw #landlordattorneys #rentcontrol

Under the San Francisco Rent Ordinance, a landlord can temporarily evict a tenant to conduct substantial repairs to the property. To learn more, watch our newest video down below! link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cvllkY-e8w #realestateattorney #propertylaw #realestatelaw

Rent increases. Landlords and tenants alike should both be familiar with this real estate term, if you aren't or would like to learn more, head over to our youtube channel to learn all about them! link: https://youtu.be/rXmWqXxRRrc #rentincreases #realestatelaw

What Do Rent Control and Eviction Control Mean? Among the most important legal concepts for Landlords to be aware of is the restrictions placed on their rental businesses through Rent Control and Eviction Control. As knowledge is power this article will examine each of these concepts and how they can impact you. Rent Control and Eviction Control are actually two different sets of laws, often enacted together, that work to limit what Landlords can do with their property....Continue reading

How to Get Access to a Rental Unit Recently I met with a Landlord who was very frustrated. Her tenant would make weekly repair requests, but then refuse to cooperate with her in gaining access to the unit. This would result in paying cancelation fees to contractors when the tenant would cancel the entry on short notice and massive amounts of wasted time trying to accommodate the tenant’s ever shifting work schedule. Then, when the repairs were not done fast enough, the tena...Continue reading

Have a question about protected tenants? Watch our latest YouTube video to learn about what constitutes as a protected tenant, and how we at McLaughlin Sanchez can help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVgz7lyUfWU #protectedtenants #realestatelaw

Owner Move-In Evictions in San Francisco The San Francisco Rent Ordinance allows property owners to evict tenants so that the owner can move into the unit and use it as their primary residence. This type of eviction is known as an Owner Move-In eviction or OMI. There are a number of technical requirements and restrictions that apply to OMI evictions: The landlord must have a minimum 25 percent ownership in the property and must have the honest intent to reside in the unit...Continue reading

Do you have an unapproved subtenant problem? Watch our latest video to learn about this real estate issue, and how we at McLaughlin Sanchez can help you navigate this complex matter. https://youtu.be/xOnJWJEmyTI #realestate #realestateattorney

Three Buyout (Cash for Keys) Traps for Landlords in Oakland In Oakland, most residential properties are subject to the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance. This means that a Landlord cannot simply issue a notice to vacate when a tenancy goes month-to-month, but must have a so-called Just Cause to terminate the tenancy. There are situations in which a Landlord needs to recover a rental unit covered by the Ordinance, but either does not have a Just Cause or does not want to u...Continue reading