by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Apr 3, 2024 | Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On How To Avoid A Fair Housing Lawsuit: The Fair Housing Act is a federal law that provides protection against discrimination from several groups. Some states also have laws that are similar to the FHA and extend the protection to other classes or...
by Emma Dudley | Last updated Mar 22, 2024 | Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Emotional Support Animals And Fair Housing Law For Landlords: Landlords must accommodate Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) under the Fair Housing Act, setting them apart from typical pets. ESAs differ from service animals because they do not require...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Mar 20, 2024 | Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Should Landlords Accept Partial Rent Payment: Accepting partial rent from one tenant but not another could be seen as discrimination, opening you up to lawsuits. Landlords must treat all tenants consistently. Accepting partial payments might set a...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Mar 15, 2024 | Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Rental Applications In California Screen tenants thoroughly with rental applications that follow laws to avoid issues with problematic renters down the road. California law permits landlords to charge $62 max for a screening fee and pass other app...
by Jim Cirigliano | Last updated Sep 29, 2023 | Property Management, Spark Blog |
I love animals. I have almost always had at least one pet in my home. Pets enrich our lives and provide unmatched companionship and unconditional love. Except for my cat, whose affection seems to depend on my filling his bowl—and, even then, often includes the use of...