Common Mistakes that Landlords Make and Their Ramifications

Common Legal Mistakes Landlords Make and Their Consequences

While being a landlord in California can be a lucrative venture, it comes with its fair share of challenges and pitfalls. From navigating complex rental laws to managing tenant relationships, there are numerous opportunities for missteps that can cost landlords time and money and land them in legal trouble. By avoiding these common mistakes and staying informed about your rights and responsibilities as a landlord in California, you can minimize risks and maximize the profitability of your rental property.

Don’t make common mistakes some landlords have made – avoid the litigation trap! Be sure to join us for this important webinar to learn the steps you need to take to steer clear of costly legal claims, learn the legal maneuvering and strategy you can deploy to avoid major liability. THIS IS A GREAT CHANCE TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF THIS IMPORTANT LEGAL STRATEGY FOR DEALING WITH TENANT ISSUES. YOU’LL ALSO GET ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED AND, IT’S ALL FOR FREE!

Details 

When:                         Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. (Noon)

How to Attend:           Exclusively for AAGLA Members, Logged In Users Can Register Using the “Register Now” Button.

Rental housing providers in California are facing a growing litigation risk with California juries handing down million-dollar awards to tenants in lawsuits where it is alleged that landlords have failed to maintain ‘habitable” properties, harassed or discriminated against their residents. The City of Los Angeles, among several California cities, provides for the payment of attorney fees as a component of any award for violation of applicable Rent Control Ordinances. The tripling of compensatory awards and the allowance for attorneys’ fees are far more onerous than those instituted by many other cities.

During this webinar, we will cover:

• Tenant harassment and anti-harassment ordinances.
• Tenant discrimination, including while filling vacancies and possible exposure from “secret shoppers,” dealing with reasonable accommodation requests, and knowing the difference between “pets” vs. “ESAs” vs. “service animals”
• Failure to timely respond to maintenance and/or habitability issues
• Required notices, including tenant protections, right to (free) legal counsel, and proper serving of rent increases and 3-day notices (“pay or quit” or “perform or quit” or “quit”)
• Lack of regular property inspections and the risk you face.
• And, as always, there will be much more! Your Q&A will help to lead the discussion.

This will be a live, interactive, online learning session.  Live Q&A will take place throughout the online seminar.  Please join us for what will surely be an extremely informative and timely presentation.  Please log in to register on our website at www.aagla.org/events.  If you have any questions, please contact Events Manager, Diana Alcaraz, via email at diana@aagla.org. We look forward to seeing you. 

Important Disclaimer: The information and materials provided during this presentation is for general information purposes only. Absolutely no legal or tax advice is being given during this presentation. Keep 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 your licensed professional.

About Our Legal Expert

Edrin Shamtob, Co-Founder and Senior Attorney, SNS Law Group LLP

Edrin Shamtob is the co-founder and senior attorney of SNS Law Group LLP with nearly a decade of experience specializing in commercial and residential evictions and unlawful detainer actions. Edrin has successfully litigated hundreds of cases for both plaintiffs and defendants in  a variety of disputes including eviction and landlord/tenant actions. As a seasoned trial lawyer, Edrin can successfully and effectively prosecute complex real estate, financial, and business actions and holds the knowledge and expertise to successfully navigate and prevail in multifaceted litigations. Edrin will help you exercise your landlord rights, stop losing money to your unwanted tenant, protect your valuable investment, and quickly process your eviction with care and dedication.

About Our Legal Expert

Bijan Shkibkoo, Co-founder and Senior Attorney, SNS Law Group LLP

Bijan Shakibkoo is a co-founder and senior attorney at SNS Law Group. His practice focuses on real estate and business law, where he represents clients with: landlord/tenant disputes, drafting and negotiating contracts, merger and acquisitions transactions, risk assessment and mitigation, partnership disputes, business formation, real estate development, formation/conflict resolution, leasing commercial/residential properties, commercial/residential transactions, and acquiring and selling real estate. Before co-creating SNS Law Group, Bijan found a passion for real estate management/development. For over 10 years, he obtained experience in managing over $100 million in assets. Bijan’s experience consisted of working with landlords, tenants/national tenants, developers, brokers, contractors, agents, escrow officers, engineers, and title companies. His prior experience and knowledge not only allow him to understand each client’s circumstances firsthand, but also allows him to bring a competitive edge in the field of real estate/business law.

Our Moderator

Daniel Yukelson, AAGLA Executive Director. 

Daniel Yukelson is currently the Executive Director of The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA).  As Certified Public Accountant, Yukelson began his career at Ernst & Young, the global accounting firm, and had served in senior financial roles principally as Chief Financial Officer for various public, private and start-up companies, including as Chief Financial Officer of Premiere Radio Networks, the largest U.S. radio network and now subsidiary of iHeart Media, and as Chief Financial Officer of Oasis West Realty, the owner of the Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills.  He is a former planning commissioner in the City of Beverly Hills and had served as Chairperson.

Presenting Sponsor: 

 SNS Law Group LLP

 At SNS Law Group, LLP, we value our clients and ensure to provide quality legal services in real estate law. The attorneys at SNS Law Group have handled hundreds of real estate litigation cases and have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our clients. Our real estate lawyers specialize in several different types of real estate conflicts, including eviction actions, landlord-tenant disputes, breach of commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, investor fraud, construction claims, and more. SNS Law Group is attentive to our client's needs and we leverage our expertise and knowledge to analyze the specific details of your case and provide you with a comprehensive plan to achieve the best results. For more information, contact Edrin Shamtob, Senior Attorney, of SNS Law Group LLP at (424) 220-2052 or visit their website at www.SNSLawGroup.com.