Temporary Eviction Moratorium Due to Coronavirus COVID-19
On March 24, 2020, the Santa Barbara City Council adopted Ordinance No. 5941 which allows commercial and residential tenants to defer rent payments when they are unable to pay because of income reductions due to…
Emotional Animal Support guidelines for Landlords in Santa Barbara
When it comes to letting an emotional support animal fly, the airline industry has carefully tried to keep the balance between accommodating the needs of an individual with those of the collective passengers on board.…
Are you debating about Raising Rents?
The decision to increase rent at the time of lease renewal can be sensitive and tricky for many property owners. As a landlord you may be thinking the math is easy; to increase revenue from…
Landlords Facing Rent Control Laws
Many California rental properties are now subject to rent control after the signing of Assembly Bill 1482 Tenant Protection Act of 2019. The new bill caps rent increases at 5% per year (plus inflation). These…
Just-Cause Eviction & Mandatory 1 Year Lease in Santa Barbara
On April 16th 2019, the Santa Barbara City Council approved ordinances that require mandatory 12 month written leases as well as “just cause” eviction laws. Some of the details still remain to be worked on…
