As a landlord, understanding California’s fair housing laws isn’t just good practice—it’s the law. Discriminating against prospective tenants based on protected characteristics can expose you to serious legal consequences, even if it’s unintentional.
Read MoreThe devastation caused by the recent Los Angeles wildfires has left many families facing overwhelming challenges—loss of homes, damaged property, and complicated insurance claims. At SNS Law Group, we understand how difficult it can be to navigate the recovery process, and we are here to help.
Read MoreWhat should you do if a tenant leaves behind personal belongings after an eviction? Many landlords face this dilemma and are unsure about the legal requirements for handling abandoned property. In the video below, Bijan Shakibkoo, co-founder and managing partner of SNS Law Group, explains the steps landlords in California must follow to comply with state laws and avoid liability.
Read MoreAre you struggling with squatters occupying your rental property? In the video below, Bijan Shakibkoo, co-founder and managing partner of SNS Law Group, provides a quick guide on how property owners in California can take legal action to evict squatters and regain possession of their property.
Read MoreAre you planning a substantial renovation for your property but unsure how to navigate tenant evictions legally? The Tenant Protection Act (CIV § Section 1946.2) in California provides a framework for property owners to move forward with substantial remodels while complying with state laws.
Read MoreAre you renting an unpermitted ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) to a tenant in Los Angeles? In the video below, Bijan Shakibkoo, co-founder and managing partner of SNS Law Group, discusses the three significant legal and financial pitfalls landlords face when managing unpermitted dwellings.
Read MoreAre you a landlord of a rent-controlled building in Los Angeles and looking to recover possession of a rental unit? As a landlord, California real estate law provides you with legal pathways to regain possession of a unit, especially under the owner occupancy eviction option.
Read MoreIn Southern California, about a dozen cities have enacted various forms of local rent control to regulate rental prices and protect tenants. Proposition 33, if passed, would make these regulations even tougher.
Read MoreAttorney Edrin Shamtob from SNS Law Group recently joined a discussion with the Apartment Owners Association to talk about Los Angeles evictions, moratoriums, and rent collections in a post-COVID world, so landlords can stay up to date on these issues.
Read MoreIn this video, Edrin Shamtob, a licensed California attorney specializing in real estate law at SNS Law Group, explains what can and cannot be deducted from a tenant’s security deposit once the lease term ends.
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