All Forum Posts by: Nadeim M.

Hello. I have a rental unit that falls under the Los Angeles rent stabilization ordinance. Tenant wants to sign a two-year deal. How do I show what year two rent will be in the lease if I don't know the max allowable increase at this time. My thought was to state something along the lines of "the lesser of 3% or the max allowable increase over the month 1 -12 rent amount." For landlords or manager under RSO's, what language have you used when stating the rent amount for years subsequent to the first year of the lease? Thank you.  

Hello, 

I have a tenant renting a unit on a MTM basis in Los Angeles at approximately 40% - 50% of the market rate. The unit falls under Los Angeles' rent stabilization ordinance (RSO), so I can't simply evict them. I would like to do a buyout. Does anyone have experience with the process in Los Angeles? Any advice you can offer? Did you fully comply with the LAHD's buyout program, or did you simply work it out with the tenant without getting the LAHD involved? Thanks in advance for the help. 

Hello. I have the opportunity to purchase a rental property in Los Angeles directly from the owner, with no real estate agent involved. Both of us have no experience transacting without an agent. We have agreed upon a price so far. What are the next steps? What do I need to know and do going forward? Thanks for the help!

I have a tenant that is being difficult by constantly making unsubstantiated claims about mold, asbestos, etc. Our tenant-landlord relationship is souring, particularly due to a claim about asbestos, which turned out to be false following results from a test performed by a hygienist.  This individual is petty, and I can see them trying to retaliate in one form or another. Can anyone refer a good, reasonably priced attorney in the LA area who can assist with an eviction, or some other type of assistance in removing the tenant if things truly become problematic. Thank you. 

What is my responsibility to test for asbestos if tenant has concern? Backstory, I had to remove a a small section of drywall in restroom because wall adjacent to bathtub was wet. Tenant saw what they described as small grains of gray sand that he thinks is vermiculite when the drywall was cut out.  This has lead him to believe she has been exposed to asbestos. To address his fears/worries, I brought in a remediation company to run HEPA filters and wipe down horizontal surfaces. Am I still obligated to test, and if it comes back positive, what is my responsibility? Additional info, wall was repaired and I live in Los Angeles. 

I appreciate your feedback. 

Hello, 

My tenant recently informed me that the painted wall adjacent to the bathtub/shower wall has water damage to it and the paint is bubbling. The damage is caused by water traveling from the top of the bathtub, along the tile grout lines, and to the paint. He is asking me to repair it, and has expressed concerns about black mold. This was a newly painted and undamaged wall prior to his move in in June 2020. This appears to be negligence on the part of the tenant by allowing the water to escape from the tub over an extended period of time. Proper placement of the shower liner tends to prevent this, as this was not an issue with prior tenants. Thoughts, or personal experiences you can share on how this can be dealt with, as I feel this is a cost the tenant should incur for repairs to my rental unit? Thanks.