A commercial real estate deal can involve many documents, and each one serves a different purpose. Some documents simply record information, while others can shape the outcome of a transaction. An estoppel certificate falls into the second category. Whether you are a...
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How do you legally hire your first employee in California?
Hiring your first employee marks a major step for your business. California has detailed rules that shape how and when you can bring someone on board. Understanding these requirements helps you set clear expectations and avoid common missteps. Register with state and...
LA rent Registry
On October 1, 2021, the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) launched the Los Angeles County Rent Registry as part of the County’s Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protections Ordinance (RSTPO) and the Mobilehome Rent Stabilization and...
Save the Date for our Clay Shoot – April 10th in Orlando, FL!
Save The Date! Join Us for a day of Networking at our Clay Shoot Before the MHI Convention and Expo! Date & Time: Sunday, April 10, 2022 / 9:00 a.m. - Noon Improve business opportunities during the Manufactured Housing Institute’s (MHI) Congress & Expo with an...
Saying Goodbye is Never Easy – Change for 2022 and Beyond
Change is inevitable. As this second year of COVID-19 draws to a close, we all look forward to a future without the ills the COVID-19 pandemic has wrought upon the entire world. With that optimism in mind, we take this opportunity to announce a change here at Hart...
Hart Kienle Pentecost is excited to be part of the 2021 Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) NCC Fall Leadership Forum in Chicago!
We are excited to be part of the 2021 Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) NCC Fall Leadership Forum at the Marriott Magnificent Mile in Chicago, IL! National Legal Trends to Watch: Rent control. Emotional support and service animals. Fair housing complaints. Resident...
Is it best to work with a collections attorney or debt collection agency?
There are a lot of benefits that come with owning your own company. There are a few downsides to doing so. One of these is having to collect debts when a customer fails to pay what they owe. If you have a customer with a delinquent account, you've likely already...
Alternative dispute resolution methods can help with tenant issues
There are a lot of matters that can come up between tenants and landlords. Finding productive ways to try to work through the disputes is imperative for mobile home park managers and landlords. Since many would like to avoid having to go through the litigation...
Lot rent: What should it cover?
As a busy manufactured home park owner, you don’t want to run in to trouble with your tenants. Your goal is to make your lot rates fair and the requirements in the park reasonable. You’ve seen more people turning to parks like yours over the last few years, and you...
Know your responsibilities as a mobile home park owner
Mobile home park owners have specific duties that are noted in the California Mobilehome Residency Law (MRL). This law also contains a host of responsibilities for the owners of each individual mobile home. It’s imperative to understand the law so that you or the park...
