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Los Angeles Landlords & Tenants – What You Need to Know in 2024

New Legal Updates for Landlords & Tenants in Los Angeles – Are You Ready?

In the wake of changing rental laws, tenant protections, and price gouging regulations, it's more important than ever for landlords and tenants to stay informed.

Recently, Chuck Marquardt & John Barrentine sat down with top Los Angeles real estate attorney Sasha Struthers to discuss essential legal insights for the current rental landscape.

Key Takeaways from Our Interview with Sasha Struthers

Fair Housing Laws & Tenant Screening Did you know that landlords cannot legally prioritize wildfire victims over other applicants? The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) protects against discrimination, so landlords must be careful when selecting tenants.

How to Legally Screen Tenants Landlords can set specific criteria for credit scores, income, eviction history, and bankruptcies—but if they make exceptions for one applicant, they must extend the same leniency to others.

Understanding Price Gouging Rules Under California's emergency rent control laws, landlords cannot increase rent by more than 10% on previously leased properties. If a property was not leased in the past year, HUD pricing rules apply—which may be significantly lower than market rates.

Tenant-at-Will Agreements: Hidden Risks If you allow someone to stay in a guesthouse, vacant unit, or even a spare room for free, they could gain tenant rights, making eviction much harder. Learn how to protect yourself legally when offering temporary housing.

Beware of Rental Scams Scammers are actively preying on desperate renters, listing fake rental properties, changing locks on vacant units, and tricking people into sending deposits via Venmo or Zelle. If an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is!

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