Practical guides written for people renting an apartment in cities they cannot easily visit. No jargon, no fluff, just what to check, what to refuse, and what to verify before you sign.
The complete factual guide to AB 2801 and Civil Code § 1950.5: the 21 day deposit deadline, the photos required at move-in, move-out and after repairs, what a landlord can and cannot deduct, and every figure in one recap table.
The deliverable, defined: what a condition report contains, how it differs from a home inspection under California law, when to get one, and who it protects. The factual reference for landlords, tenants, and remote renters.
Pas d'état des lieux contradictoire en Californie, mais des photos obligatoires depuis AB 2801. Les différences avec la pratique française, le dépôt de garantie, la vétusté, et ce que risque un propriétaire sans documentation.
A six-step practical playbook for verifying an LA listing, the lease, and the landlord before you commit. Includes red flags, payment rules, and when to send an independent third party to see the place.
Eight red flags, a four-minute verification routine, and the payment rules you do not break. Specifically calibrated for the LA market and its scam patterns.
A relocation guide for international renters arriving in LA. Lease basics, deposits, neighborhoods, US credit history workarounds, and how to check the condition of a place you cannot visit.
A trained local scout physically visits the apartment and reports back within 24 hours.