Best Practices & Mistakes to Avoid in Tenant Screening Advice from a Lawyer

Best Practices and Mistakes to Avoid in Tenant Screening: Advice from a Lawyer
Landlord Attorney Mike Brennan Discusses Tenant Screening Best Practices and Mistakes

Do you want to pick the best applicant for your rental property, but worried about what you can say and how to choose among multiple applicants who qualify? Are you concerned about giving an applicant the bad news that you cannot rent to them? Are you worried about using the wrong pronouns, or what you can say when a Section 8 applicant comes calling?

These days, careful tenant screening is an absolute must. There's been so much in the news lately about rental housing providers being fined or sued for statements made in advertising or in conversations with applicants. Application fraud has also become a growing risk for housing providers across the U.S.

When: Tuesday, April 30, 2024, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon)
How to Attend: Exclusively for AAGLA Members, please login to register.

Some of the topics discussed during this webinar may include:

• What's the most a California landlord can charge for an application fee?
• Can landlords run background checks in California, and which background checks can they run?
• What limits are being imposed regarding Section 8 tenants and other housing voucher holders?
• Creating strong rental criteria and how best to communicate them to applicants.
• Does a landlord need a prospective tenant's consent to run a background check?
• What is the new, maximum amount of security deposit allowed in California?
• What if there are multiple, qualified applicants? Can you choose the one you like best?
• Avoid making the wrong statements — stay up to date on Fair Housing Laws and use correct pronouns.
• And, of course, much more, including Q&A with Mike Brennan.

WARNING:
THE INFORMATION PROVIDED DURING THIS WEBINAR IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. ABSOLUTELY NO LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE IS BEING GIVEN DURING THIS WEBINAR. BEAR IN MIND THAT EVERY SITUATION IS UNIQUE, AND THE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME. SO, BEFORE ACTING, BE SURE TO OBTAIN TAX AND/OR LEGAL ADVICE FROM A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL.

Featured Speaker:

Mike Brennan, Managing Partner, The Brennan Law Firm
Mike Brennan is the founder of one of Southern California’s premier landlord-tenant law firms, representing landlords exclusively in evictions, judgment enforcement, and related matters. He writes a monthly legal column for "Apartment Age" magazine and is known for his aggressive, efficient legal representation and vast litigation experience.

Moderator:

Daniel Yukelson, AAGLA Executive Director
Daniel Yukelson is the Executive Director of The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA). He is a Certified Public Accountant and former CFO for several high-profile companies including Premiere Radio Networks and Oasis West Realty.

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