Security and Crime Prevention at Your Rental Property

Security and Crime Prevention at Your Rental Property

Here’s When Safety and Legal Risk Intersect; Mishandling Can Raise Liability

Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon)

Injuries caused by criminal activity at a rental property can create serious consequences for tenants, guests, and housing providers. Under certain circumstances, a property owner may face legal claims involving inadequate security, known criminal activity, unsafe property conditions, or a failure to take reasonable precautions.

What security measures should a housing provider consider? How should criminal conduct by tenants or guests be addressed? What can be included in the lease, and what legal restrictions apply when screening prospective tenants?

Join attorneys Edrin Shamtob and Bijan Shakibkoo of SNS Law Group LLP for an important discussion about rental property security, crime prevention, and landlord liability. They will explain practical steps housing providers can take to improve safety, comply with applicable requirements, strengthen lease enforcement, and reduce potential exposure to claims arising from criminal activity.

This live, interactive webinar will also give attendees an opportunity to ask questions throughout the presentation.

During this webinar, we will cover:

• Ways to strengthen tenant screening and background-check procedures while complying with applicable legal restrictions.

• What housing providers may and may not ask during the screening process.

• Crime-free housing ordinances and how they may affect rental property owners and managers.

• Potential landlord liability arising from criminal activity or the conduct of tenants and their guests.

• Practical steps that may improve property security and reduce legal exposure.

• Lease provisions that can strengthen building rules, security expectations, and enforcement options.

• How to document security concerns, tenant complaints, and actions taken at the property.

• Answers to attendee questions during a live, interactive Q&A.

• And, as always, much more.

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 YOUR LICENSED PROFESSIONAL.

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.

Our Legal Expert– Bijan Shakibkoo, 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.

Featured 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.

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