Dennis Block-Seminar Re: COVID-19 & STATEWIDE RENT CONTROL
Attorney Dennis Block-Zoom Landlord-Tenant Talk Radio
Release Date: 03/24/2020
The $50,000 Mistake: Your Unpermitted Rental Unit
Attorney Dennis Block-Zoom Landlord-Tenant Talk Radio
Renting out a converted garage or basement might seem like an easy way to boost your monthly income, but in high-protection zones like Los Angeles, it can quickly spiral into a legal and financial nightmare. This seminar explores why unpermitted rental units are often referred to as "The $50,000 Mistake." We will break down the hidden traps landlords face when an illegal dwelling is discovered—from mandatory tenant relocation fees reaching over $26,000 to the total loss of back-rent and the looming threat of civil lawsuits.
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Common Mistakes By New Landlords
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Top 10 Costly Mistakes New Landlords Make (and How to Avoid Them!) Are you a new landlord in California feeling overwhelmed by the horror stories? Most expensive rental mistakes aren't caused by "bad luck"—they are caused by a lack of a system. In this video, we break down the 10 most common pitfalls that cost Mom-and-Pop owners, real estate investors, and property management companies thousands of dollars in legal fees and lost rent. From the "Jurisdiction Trap" in Los Angeles to the dangers of accepting partial payments, we cover the essential rules you need to know to protect your...
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Urgent: Legislative Alert For California Landlords
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URGENT for California landlords and housing providers: AB 2042 would make it easier to challenge default judgments years later, creating costly delays and uncertainty for small property owners, debt collectors, and process servers. Find your California State Senator and urge them to vote NO on AB 2042 today: You can locate your State Senator on the website below which will allow you to send a message from site. Suggested Message to Your Senator “I am a California housing provider/property owner and I am concerned about the unintended consequences of AB 2042. The bill would increase costs,...
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2026 Top Ten Calif. Landlord Attorney Questions
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2026-Top 10 California landlord questions answered—covering evictions, rent increases, tenant rights, and how to protect yourself legally. Learn the rules.
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The Silent Killers Of Landlords: Discrimination and Habitability
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Attorney Dennis Block-1 800 77-EVICT- www.EVICT123.com Landlords: You are the new target for personal injury attorneys. As the legal market becomes saturated, attorneys are pivoting toward residential landlords. In this seminar, "The Silent Killers of Landlords," we reveal how to protect your assets from the two biggest legal threats today: Discrimination and Habitability claims. What you’ll learn: Bulletproof Leasing: Establishing written criteria and navigating new California application fee laws. Section 8 Protocols: How to properly screen without triggering discrimination lawsuits....
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LA's Secret War On Landlords: The 3-Day Notice Trap
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The City of Los Angeles has spun a tangled web of requirements, so suffocating that it’s now impossible for a landlord to serve a simple 3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit. This isn't about tenant protection—it’s a calculated scheme to disenfranchise property owners. Don't believe me? Just Watch!
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LA County Sheriffs Are Bankrupting Landlords
Attorney Dennis Block-Zoom Landlord-Tenant Talk Radio
Is the Los Angeles County Sheriff intentionally understaffed to prevent evictions? We investigate the 2-3-month backlog, the Board of Supervisors' latest moves, and a proposed fix for the housing crisis.
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Airbnb Guest Won't Leave-A Legal Nightmare
Attorney Dennis Block-Zoom Landlord-Tenant Talk Radio
Discover the critical legal differences between a guest and a tenant in California, and why exceeding 30 days can turn a short-term rental into a "legal nightmare" evacuation battle. This seminar covers the 30-day rule, the dangers of "self-help" evictions, and why having a signed license agreement with a 28-day limit is your best defense. Learn the essential steps to protect your property and comply with local ordinances before your next booking.
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Myths That Bankrupt California Landlords
Attorney Dennis Block-Zoom Landlord-Tenant Talk Radio
Protect your investment by debunking the costly myths that lead to financial hardship, lost eviction cases, and devastating civil lawsuits for California property owners. Drawing from over 250,000 cases of experience, this video reveals the critical legal realities every landlord must know to avoid expensive penalties and months of lost revenue.
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Landlords: Why Your "No Pet" Policy Can Get You Sued
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This podcast explores the critical legal distinctions between pets, service animals, and emotional support animals to help landlords navigate the Fair Housing Act and avoid costly discrimination lawsuits. Learn exactly what documentation you can legally request, how to identify ESA fraud, and why your "no pet" policy might not apply to assistive medical devices.
info_outlineThis is a seminar I gave for Kris German, The Apartment Dealer. I give my thoughts on how the pandemic will affect landlords and strategies regarding Statewide Rent Control.