🌟 YouTube Video Description (English) 🌟 🏠 "5 Essential Tips about Rental Leases and Contracts" 📝 🤔 Struggling to understand your rental lease? We've got you covered! In this video, we break down everything you need to know about rental leases and contracts. Whether you're a first-time renter or a seasoned tenant, these tips are invaluable! 💡 🔑 Highlights: Negotiate Everything: Don’t just accept the terms. Negotiate! 💼 Fixed Term vs. Month-to-Month: Pros and cons of each lease type. 🔄 Language Rights: You can request your lease in your preferred language. 🌐 Access to Your Contract: Know your rights to a contract copy. 📄 Essential Lease Details: Must-know details in your lease. 📊 📖 Stay Informed: Know your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. Understand the nuances of different lease types. Tips on how to navigate the negotiation process. 👍 Like, Share, and Subscribe for more informative content! Join our community for regular updates on real estate and rental tips. 🔔 📌 Follow Us: 📸 Instagram: @Healing4Justice 🐦 Twitter: @Healing4Justice 👍 Facebook: @Healing4Justice 🖇️ LinkedIN: @Healing4Justice 🔗 Related Videos: (For California Tenants) ************** These tenant tips apply mostly to tenants in California and Southern CA specifically. ************** Remember, WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER, WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER! Get together with your neighbors and advocate As always, if you're in Southern CA and you need some counseling, give us a call at (888) 758-8516.

Tenant Tip Tuesday_Important Tips on Rental Notices_Part 2 (For California Tenants) ************** These tenant tips apply mostly to tenants in California and Southern CA specifically. ************** This video goes over Important Tips on Rental Notices_Part 2 in CA: 🤔 All Notices are just that, "notices" - They are not evictions - they must be filled out completely and correctly for them to be valid - they must also be delivered in written form and in the appropriate manner...they cannot be by email, text, verbal or otherwise...they must be in writing! ⌗1️⃣ - 3 Day Notice To Pay or Quit 📍Usually given when there is a past due balance of rent; many times these are given as scare tactics for late payments and other fees; Late fees and other costs are arguable but should be advised legally about #2️⃣- 3 Day Notice to Cure or Quit 📍These are usually if there is a term of the lease that has been violated and they want you to do something and take some action; these also don't include holidays and weekends #3️⃣- 3 Day Notice to Quit/Terminate Tenancy 📍This is usually issued if there is a gross violation of some term of the lease and there is no ability to cure; this can happen if there is a crime being committed in the unit such as illegal actions like domestic violence; keep in mind that the survivors of domestic violence have additional protections! #4️⃣ - 24 Hour Notices 📍Must be filled out completely and delivered a full 24 hours before entering the unit 📍Can only enter for specific reasons and only during normal business hours unless given permission to enter any other time. ✅ None of the 3 Day notices or 24 hour notices include holidays and weekends anymore ✅ The countdown starts from the time you received the notice and not the time they dated the notice; so make note of when you received it, by either emailing or texting someone that you received it and when you received it. ************** Be sure to share this out and subscribe to our channel! ************** Remember, WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER, WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER! Get together with your neighbors and advocate ! As always, if you're in Southern CA and you need some counseling, give us a call at (888) 758-8516.

Tenant Tip Tuesday_3 Tips on Rental Notices_Part 1 (For California Tenants) ************** These tenant tips apply mostly to tenants in California and Southern CA specifically. ************** This video goes over 3 Tips on Rental Notices_Part 1 in CA: ⌗1️⃣ - 30 Day Notices 📍 Should be receiving a minimum 30 days if you lived in your unit for less than one year 📍 If you started a new lease in a new unit and you've been there less than a year, even though you've lived in the building for longer, they are only required that you receive 30 days #2️⃣- 60 Day Notices 📍If you lived in your unit for more than a year, then a minimum 60 days must be provided #3️⃣- 90 Day Notices 📍If you are Section 8 or have your unit in foreclosure, then the minimum amount of notice is 90 Days ✅ These are all just "Notices" and not actual 'evictions' - They only let you know that ✅ Cannot lock you out, change your locks or prevent you from entering the unit after those notices expire and come due...they can't take your things out either 🚨 If they do any of these things, you have the right to call the police and/or you can sue for an illegal eviction ✅ After the time is up on the notices, your credit report cannot be affected by this. ✅ If your unit is covered by AB1482, then it mus state the reason for the notice and state your rights under CA law ❇️ If you are covered by other local Just Cause eviction protections or Rent Stabilization, then the notices might come with other protections ************** Be sure to share this out and subscribe to our channel! ************** Remember, WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER, WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER! Get together with your neighbors and advocate As always, if you're in Southern CA and you need some counseling, give us a call at (888) 758-8516.

Tenant Tip Tuesday_4 Tips on Paying Rent (For California Tenants) ************** These tenant tips apply mostly to tenants in California and Southern CA specifically. This video goes over 4 tips to knwo about paying rent in CA: #1 - The owner/manager is not able to force you to pay rent using online systems and/or in cash. Many tenants are not able to access online services and so forcing tenants to pay this way can be discriminatory and it migth incur additional costs. We have heard of tenants paying at convenience stores and even depositing money directly into the accounts of the owners, which we highly advise against. We recommend that you pay rent in check/money order and send it via certified mail using the US Postal Service. #2 - It is your right to receive a receipt for your rental payment. Whatever you choose to pay for rent, it is important to get a receipt for the payment so you have your documentation and proof that rent was paid. Sometimes for other income related services, one must show history of paying rent and having these as proof can also be helpful. Mainly, you don't ever wan to be told you didn't pay rent and have no proof of it. #3 - Your rental payment is due on the date stated in the lease and/or rental agreement. This is negotiable and you can work with the owner/manager to change the dates based on when you get paid or receive your income. We know some tenants have negotiated to pay rent in the middle of the month because that is when they receive their money/paychecks. Normally, you should have 3-5 days as a grace period to pay rent before it is considered late, so make sure that is also included in your agreement/lease. #4 - Late payments must be justified and cannot be punitive. A lot of people don't know that a late payment has to be justified by the owner/manager in order to be charge a late fee. For example, if the owner suffers a cost/fee because the tenant paid the rent late, then they can pass this fee on to the tenant...this is an example of it being justified. An owner/manger cannot arbitrarily charge a percentage or base cost just because it is late, because it cannot be punitive. So, you can negotiate this fee at the time of signing your agreement or to request that the cost is justified before paying. ************** Be sure to share this out and subscribe to our channel! ************** Remember, WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER, WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER! Get together with your neighbors and advocate As always, if you're in Southern CA and you need some counseling, give us a call at (888) 758-8516.

Tenant Tip Tuesday_3 Tips on The Tenant Protection Act (For California Tenants) ************** AB 1482 - The Tenant Protection Act (TPA) of 2019 Went into effect on January 1, 2022 and offers TWO strong protections for tenants: ************* 1. Rent Cap - If your unit qualifies under the TPA, your maximum allowable increase (per year or 12 month period) is 10% - TPA says the max they can raise your rent is 5% + CPI (Consumer Price Index) AKA The rate of inflation but cannot exceed 10% - It can be raised multiple times but can't equal more than 10% per year 2. Just Cause - eviction protections - You cannot be evicted without a JUST CAUSE 2a. AT FAULT (Just Cause) - Things like: no paying your rent; being nuisance; destroying property; doing something illegal; violating lease terms, etc. - These are just reason for evictions 2b. NO FAULT (Just Cause) - 4 reasons not the fault of the tenant for which than can evict you: a) Substantial Renovations b) Owner or close family member moving in c) Demolishing unit d) Removing from rental market Also important to note: 1) If you are being evicted, your notification must have all the proper and legal language on the notice or it is considered insufficient 2) If you are being evicted for NO FAULT, your notice must notify you of your right to 1 month's relocation assistance...can be in the form of cash or last month rent free ************** Be sure to share this out and subscribe to our channel! ************** Remember, WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER, WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER! Get together with your neighbors and advocate As always, if you're in Southern CA and you need some counseling, give us a call at (888) 758-8516.

Tenant Tip Tuesday_5 Tips on Rental Leases (For California Tenants) ************** 1. Fixed Term Leases offer more protections than month to month rental agreements 2. Everything on a lease is NEGOTIABLE! 3. You have the RIGHT to request a copy of the lease in your preferred/primary language 4. You have the RIGHT to request a copy of your lease 1x/year 5. Investigate if your fixed term lease contract automatically converts to a month to month tenancy ************** Be sure to share this out and subscribe to our channel! ************** Remember, WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER, WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER! Get together with your neighbors and advocate As always, if you're in Southern CA and you need some counseling, give us a call at (888) 758-8516.

Tenant Tip Tuesday_Eviction Court & Prepping for Trial (For California Tenants) ************** We continue from last week's theme on EVICTIONS. Today's Tenant Tip is about is about preparing for the eviction court process and for trial (if needed). ************** Tenant Tips: 1. The ONLY legal way to remove you (tenant) from the property is through a legal court eviction process...THE ONLY WAY! 2. You MUST respond to the Unlawful Detainer, when you've been served with court papers (see below) 3. Owner/Manager CANNOT lock you out or take out your possessions unless they have gone through the court process. ************** Assuming you received an unlawful detainer and are now getting ready to go to court and trial (with or without an attorney), it is important you prepare well for it so as to have a better chance of winning your case. Another assumption being made here is that when you responded to the unlawful detainer, you will have requested a jury trial. WATCH OUR PREVIOUS VIDEOS ON the EVICTION PROCESS One of the first things you will receive after responding to an unlawful detainer, is the court date...the day you will have to present yourself in court. If you do have an attorney, they will guide you and prep you for this process, however if you do not have an attorney, it is very important that you be as ready as possible. The first step, get all your documents together. This includes everything you can to make your case to the judge/commissioner. That means all the letters, reports, pictures, texts, emails, inspections and WITNESSES...everything you can think of. Be sure to organize it well and if possible in a timeline format. Show up on time and dress to impress...of course as best as you can. This sucks that we have to abide by these judgmental rules, but it will help present yourself in a better light to the judge/commissioner. When you arrive, check in with the bailiff and then take a seat. Turn off your cell phone or put it on silent and await to be called. Once you are called by the judge, most likely they will ask for you and the other side to try to negotiate and reach a settlement if you can. At this point, be sure to ask for everything you want and need. Speak up! If you do not reach a settlement, then you may go to trial right then and there so you must arrive at court ready for this. Once trial starts, you will be able to plead your case. Be clear and concise and show evidence as you tell the story instead of just turning in all the evidence at once. After telling your story you will be able to call your witnesses and ask them questions. Please have your questions prepared ahead of time and ensure they are relevant to helping tell your story. After you are done, the other side will be able to ask questions of your witnesses. Then, they will present their case, evidence and witnesses. You will be able to cross examine the witnesses of theirs as well. The judge will then make their decision * If you lose, you will be told by what day you will need to move out - if you need more time, please ask the judge for more time; you will also be told if there are any funds that you have to pay back and why. * If you win, you will not have to leave and you might have to pay back any unpaid rent or other costs. If you are given a date to move, then you should be prepared to be out by that date. If you are not, then that is when the Sheriff will get involved and possibly lock you out of the home. ***** We highly recommend you get an attorney to go to court because it will definitely be in your favor if you have to go to trial ********* Be sure to share this out and subscribe to our channel! **** Remember, WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER, WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER! Get together with your neighbors and advocate As always, if you're in Southern CA and you need some counseling, give us a call at (888) 758-8516.