Can’t imagine one without the other.
Knowledge of landlord-tenant law is critical when it comes to property management. Since we have paired up with Bornstein Law, investment property owners can have peace of mind knowing that they are tethered to a law firm that practices landlord-tenant law on a daily basis.
Our hard-won experience at Bay Property Group has taught us that many landlord-tenant disputes can be avoided by selecting the right tenant. We leave no stone unturned in the tenant screening process, but sometimes circumstances change. Life happens. Especially during a pandemic.
When an issue arises, investment property owners want it dealt with in a timely and satisfactory manner. Daniel Bornstein is not only our broker. He’s also the founding attorney of
Bornstein Law, a boutique law firm specializing in representing landlords in all manner of disagreements between owners and residents. When rent is not paid or when rental property owners and tenants do not see eye to eye, Bornstein Law can become involved. His overarching goal is to reduce tension when relationships are strained.
"Landlord-tenant disputes can be like a game of tug of war. The harder the other side pulls on the rope, the tighter the knot becomes. Our goal is to loosen the knot. We never try to elongate a dispute, but resolve it as quickly and as economically as possible, taking into account time, risk, and attorneys’ fees."
~ Daniel Bornstein
Although our property managers have a sound understanding of landlord-tenant law, there are numerous “grey areas” when it comes to rent control, fair housing laws, rent increases, roommates, and other legal aspects of landlording. Whenever the answer is not clear, we rely on the informed guidance of Bornstein Law.
When shopping for a property management company, make sure you check three boxes.
There are many hallmarks of good property management, but we can boil them down to three. One is excellent communication. Checked. Another is tidy, meticulous record and bookkeeping. Checked. Another is an intimate understanding of the laws and regulations that affect landlords. We have that checked, too.
There are many other considerations in choosing a property management
we explore here.
