Habitability Issues and Ways to Avoid Them

An Important and Entertaining Presentation by Property Management Expert, Patti Widget of Widget’s Way

California's implied warranty of habitability requires a landlord to keep the premises in a condition fit for the occupation of human beings. Landlords must substantially comply with housing and building codes/standards that materially affect a tenant's safety and health.

Ever wonder if you must address a tenant complaint or how long you have to address the issue? Do you have a constant complainer, and are attempted to send back a scathing email (Don’t do it!)? Do you document how you address your tenant complaints or wondering about best practices on how to do so? If you want to learn the answers to these and so many other questions, then this is the seminar for YOU.  You absolutely must attend!

Our leading multifamily industry expert, Patti Widget, the founder of Widget’s Way again, joins us for another amazing presentation that will help YOU to survive and overcome the current crisis and help YOU to successfully transition out of whatever current crisis you find yourself in.  PLEASE, join us for what will most certainly be an informative online seminar via ZOOM.

During the webinar, we will also cover the following:

• How long does a rental housing provider have to address an issue?
• What is considered an unlivable condition in California? What are the requirements for habitability?
• What are uninhabitable conditions? Does your property have lead paint, mold, unsanitary conditions, improper ventilation, a gas or sewage leak, pest infestations and bacteria causing illness such as Legionnaire's Disease?
• Documentation, documentation and more documentation. Protect yourself from liability by being able to prove how timely and well you’ve addressed maintenance and habitability issues.
• And wait…there’s always so much more. YOUR questions will help lead the discussion.  ASK Patti anything – she will address your questions for one full hour!

The discussion will be moderated by Daniel Yukelson, AAGLA’s Executive Director.

This informative webinar will also include an opportunity to get answers to the questions submitted by YOU! After registering, you will have the opportunity to submit questions. Live Q&A will also take place during the webinar, and we will do our best to consolidate and identify those questions that are of most importance and benefit to all attendees.

Please log in to register.  If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Events Manager Diana Alcaraz via email at .  For faster service, please have your membership number ready.  We look forward to seeing you.  Stay diligent and be healthy!

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.

About Our . . .

Panelist(s):

Patti Widget, Property Management Expert, Widget’s Way

Patti “Widget” has nearly 25 years of experience as a regional property manager.  Patti teaches a wide range of classes on property management topics; she is a keynote speaker on property management and housing issues and has published numerous articles for apartment associations. Patti is a repeat guest speaker at UCLA. She also holds various certifications in the industry related to her field, such as a CA licensed Real Estate Broker, CCRM, lead based paint certified renovator from the EPA, Fair Housing and more.

Moderator: 

Daniel Yukelson, Executive Director, Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles

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 throughout his career, he has served in senior financial roles principally as Chief Financial Officer for various public, private and start-up companies, including more recently for 15-years as Chief Financial Officer of Premiere Radio Networks, the largest U.S. radio network and now subsidiary of iHeart Media, and for nearly 4-years as Chief Financial Officer of Oasis West Realty, the owner of the Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills where he was involved in the construction and opening of the Waldorf Astoria.  He served as a planning commissioner, serving one year as Chairperson, and as a Public Works Commissioner in the City of Beverly Hills.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

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