PART II: Best Practices and Mistakes to Avoid in Tenant Screening: Advice from a Lawyer

PART II: Best Practices and Mistakes to Avoid in Tenant Screening

Landlord attorney Mike Brennan discusses tenant screening best practices and costly mistakes housing providers make. If you missed Part I of Mike's presentation, don't worry — Mike will review key takeaways before diving into more advanced and updated content.

Do you want to pick the best applicant for your rental property, but feel unsure about what you can say, how to choose among multiple qualified applicants, or how to comply with Fair Housing laws? What about fraudulent documents? Or Section 8 inquiries? These days, careful tenant screening is an absolute must.

Join us on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Noon) — although this session may run longer — to learn how to reduce legal risk and improve your screening practices. Exclusively for AAGLA members. Please log in to register.

Topics We’ll Cover Include:

• What's the most a California landlord can charge for an application fee?
• Can landlords run background checks, and which ones are allowed?
• What limits are imposed regarding Section 8 and housing voucher holders?
• How to create strong rental criteria and communicate it legally.
• Is tenant consent required for background checks?
• What is the new maximum amount for security deposits in California?
• What if there are multiple qualified applicants — can you choose the one you prefer?
• Fair Housing pitfalls to avoid and the importance of pronoun usage.
• Live Q&A with Mike Brennan to get your legal questions answered!

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 and managing partner of The Brennan Law Firm, a premier landlord-tenant law firm in Southern California. His firm exclusively represents landlords in evictions, judgment enforcement, and other tenant-related matters. A frequent speaker and contributor to “Apartment Age” magazine, Mr. Brennan is known for his no-nonsense, aggressive approach to landlord representation.

Moderator:

Daniel Yukelson, Executive Director, Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA)

Title Sponsor:

Kay Properties and Investments LLC
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Featured Presentation By:

Brennan Law Firm

Title Sponsor(s):

Kay Properties and Investments

Webinar Registration Ticket Price:

Member Ticket: $0.00
Registration Deadline: July 9, 2024