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What recourse do I have to get my landlord do a pre-move-out inspection as he is refusing to do it? I live in Long Beach, CA, and I am one week away from moving out of my apartment.(Edited after looking up California Landlord-Tenant Law):I checked landlord tenant law for California and it states that when you provided notice to move out, the landlord, by law, was supposed to provide you notice of your right to request a pre-move-out inspection. If they did not do that and are not doing an inspection, then provide them with written notice that they are violating landlord tenant law, specifically California Civil Code 1950.5 (Note that if you’re being evicted, such an inspection and notice is not necessary.)A summary of that part of the landlord tenant law is available here: http://www.courts.ca.gov/partners/documents/InitialInspection.pdfI would write up a document stating that you are requesting the move out inspection, in accordance with the stated section of the law and hand deliver it, remaining very polite the whole time. Hand the notice to the property manager, then discuss it with him or her. Point out that, by law, they are required to do this for you. (You can even include a copy of the PDF file I linked to above.)If they still refuse, make sure you’re documenting everything for future use, in case they try to charge you for non-existent damages or for normal wear and tear. Also, remember, if you do get this inspection, that it does not cover damage done ruing a move out.In my original answer, I said that there is not much point of a pre-move-out inspection. I still stand by that. In most cases, a person can examine their apartment and look over their copy of the inspection form from when they moved in and find any damage that is beyond normal wear and tear. Then they can take steps to fix it, which is the main point of this inspection. (It’s also possible damage could be hidden by furniture and not visible until that furniture is moved.)Critical Importance: Whether you do or don’t get this inspection, follow the first rule of rental (for tenants or landlords): Document. Document. Document.If you don’t have photos of the place and any pre-existing damage when you moved in, check to see if you have a copy of the inspection form you got when you moved in. (The landlord should have given you a form listing all the existing damage for you to sign off and return to him - check if you kept a copy. Always keep copies of things like this.)Photograph everything in the apartment, both what’s damage, and what you can to show there is no damage or, at least, to show that any damage is normal wear and tear. Keep these photos. The landlord has 21 days to return your deposit (assuming it’s refundable, in California a non-refundable deposit is possible). After they’ve returned it, if you’re satisfied, after the check clears, you don’t need to keep the photos. (If you don’t trust the landlord, take the check to his bank, cash it, then take the cash to your bank.)If they handle returning the deposit so poorly (like not doing it or taking large amounts out), when you go to court, include your documentation about their refusal to do a pre-move-out inspection and all your photos of the disputed damage. That, and appropriate courtroom behavior, should make a case against the landlord pretty easy to prove.Summary: The pre-move-out inspection can help, but the main purpose is to tell you what needs repair and much of that can be decided with good judgment. Be sure to document everything, that way if they try to charge you for normal wear and tear or non-existing (or pre-existing) damage, you have proof. The documentation is more important than a pre-move-out inspection.

While there are hundreds of software solutions on the market I think it's not reasonable for small landlords to pay for property management software as there are solutions providinf top-tier tools dor landlords & property managers for free.Here's the list of the best ones:1. TenantCloud is a top of the line, end-to-end cloud service for landlords, property managers, tenants & service professionals. TenantCloud allows landlords to use such tools as: easy accounting, free rent collection, visual maintenance request management, one-click marketing (service allows to post vacant units to more than 26 rental listing websites for free), run & export reports and much more. Landlords have an option to get download a free iOS app.Tenants can create a free profile which allows them to communicate with landlords, pay rent online for free, submit maintenance requests, and secure all important rental documents and data. Tenants profile also allows them to use it as a reusable rental application and find a new home.ServicePros can create a personal profile, manage work orders from landlords and get new leads.TenantCloud offers free 75 units for landlords (however, you can request more for free too). Service is absolutely free for tenants and currently free for service professionals.2. TrueRent is a web-based property management program, which helps analyze the performance of a property or entire portfolio today and projects its performance for the future. TrueRent also helps users to track ROI (Return on Investment) and provides storage for applications, leases, rent checks and receipts.SnapShot feature displays all users’ properties on one screen and gives a complete view of all statistics.TrueRent also offers a tenant portal which helps landlords and tenants communicate and manage work orders. TrueRent is free for the first 50 units. Each additional unit is $1/month.3. PendoRent is another cloud rental management solution which is free as of now. Owners can use PendoRent to track their financial database. Landlord dashboard provides different functions such as financial transaction statistics, tenant management, storage, address book and others. PendoRent offers rental marketing on Facebook, Twitter, Craigslist etc.Landlords can download a free iOS app to manage properties on the go.Currently PendoRent is free, however, soon the cost will be somewhere between $10-20 per month, according to data provided by the support team.4. Cozy is a free online rental management software for tenants and landlords. Cozy allows landlords and tenants to manage payments online, submit and track rental applications. Cozy also provides users with such features as profile sharing and applicant screening.Landlords can add an unlimited number of tenants and roommates and manage an unlimited number of applications.Cozy is free for landlords, however, they make money during tenant screening with credit reports and background checks.5. SmartPropertyManager.com is an online property management solution for landlords and property managers. It allows landlords to keep track of all their properties with a bunch of useful features.The landlord dashboard displays portfolio performance and lets users create multiple portfolios and track each property’s rent income and expenses.The personal dashboard also allows landlords and property managers to generate reports and export them in PDF & DOC formats. Landlord dashboard provides users with cloud storage and an option to track value of your properties over time, track inspections and store files and images as attachments.The personal edition is free and includes maximum 1 user, 10 property units and 3 landlords.6. 123Landlord.com is a web-based property management software solution for landlords. Service lets users easily manage properties and tenants information. Main 123Landlord features include: tenant & property accounting, maintenance request management, forms and letters. Software supports multiple owners, so users can keep data separately.A free basic profile provides landlords with 1 user, 2 tenants, 2 properties, and an unlimited amount of buildings.some of the data is taken from RealtyBizNews: Real Estate News

Tenants’ rights and obligationsIntroductionRights as a private tenantObligations of a tenantHow to applyWhere to applyIntroductionYour main legal rights and responsibilities as a tenant derive from landlord and tenant law as well as from any lease or tenancy agreement between you and your landlord.The main legislation covering these rights and obligations is contained in the Landlord and Tenant Acts 1967 to 1994, the Residential Tenancies Act 2004 and the Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2015.(However, if you are renting a room in your landlord's home you are not covered by landlord and tenant legislation, though you are covered if you rent a self-contained flat in your landlord’s home. Read more in our document on sharing accommodation with your landlord.)Leases or other tenancy agreements cannot take away from your rights under the legislation, but you and your landlord can agree on matters that are not dealt with in it.Recent changesThe Planning and Development (Housing) and Residential Tenancies Act 2016provides for several changes. However, not all of these provisions are yet in effect.The provisions that are now in effect include:Measures to prevent the simultaneous serving of termination notices on large numbers of residents in a single developmentIncreased security of tenure for tenancies created from 24 December 2016Designation of Rent Pressure Zones, in which rent increases will be capped - with effect from 24 December 2016Simplified procedures for dispute resolutionExtending the tenancy cycle for Part 4 tenancies from 4 years to 6 yearsRequiring a landlord to give a reason when terminating a Further Part 4 tenancy in the first 6 monthsThey also include restrictions on the sale of 10 or more rented units in a development (the “Tyrrelstown amendment”).The Residential Tenancies Board has detailed information on the changes that took effect from 24 December 2016 and 17 January 2017.Rights as a private tenantYou are entitled to quiet and exclusive enjoyment of your home. If noise from other tenants or neighbours is disturbing you, ask them to stop and also inform your landlord. If this does not work, you can make a formal complaint.You are entitled to certain minimum standards of accommodationYou are entitled to a rent bookYou have the right to contact the landlord or their agent at any reasonable times. You are also entitled to have appropriate contact information (telephone numbers, email addresses, postal addresses, etc.)Your landlord is only allowed to enter your home with your permission. If the landlord needs to carry out repairs or inspect the premises, it should be by prior arrangement, except in an emergencyYou are entitled to reimbursement for any repairs that you carry out that are the landlord's responsibilityYou are entitled to have visitors to stay overnight or for short periods, unless specifically forbidden in your tenancy agreement. You must tell your landlord if you have an extra person moving inYou are entitled to a certain amount of notice of the termination of your tenancyYou are entitled to refer any disputes to the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) without being penalised for doing soYou have the right to a copy of any register entry held by the RTBdealing with your tenancyAll homes for rent must have a Building Energy Rating (BER), stating how energy-efficient the home is. This will help you to make an informed choice when comparing properties to rent.Rights of housing association tenantsIf you are renting from a housing association, a co-operative or similar voluntary organisation (known as approved housing bodies or AHBs) your tenancy now comes under the residential tenancies legislation and you have most of the same rights that private tenants have. However, there are some differences:You may not assign or sublet the tenancyRent reviews will be carried out in accordance with the tenancy agreement (if there is one) or else no more than once a yearWhile most tenants of AHBs will get security of tenure – known as Part 4rights – after 6 months or more into the tenancy, this does not apply if you are living in transitional accommodation and the tenancy is for 18 months or lessThe landlord’s right to terminate a Part 4 tenancy for the reason that they require the dwelling for their own or family member occupation does not apply to AHB tenanciesThe minimum standards for food preparation, storage and laundry purposes do not apply to AHBs, so they do not have to provide their tenants with white goods, such as washing machinesSecurity of tenureIf you have been renting for at least 6 months and have not been served with a valid written notice of termination, in general you automatically acquire security of tenure and can stay in the property for a number of years.If your tenancy started on or before 24 December 2016, this period is 4 yearsIf your tenancy started after 24 December 2016, this period is 6 yearsThis security of tenure continues in 6-year (formerly 4-year) cycles.So, after the first 6 months, your tenancy becomes what is known as a Part 4 tenancy – this refers to Part 4 of the Residential Tenancies Act 2004, which deals with security of tenure. Read more in our document Private tenants: security of tenure.This right to remain is subject to certain rights that the landlord continues to have. The landlord may reclaim the property for a number of reasons – read more in our document If your landlord wants you to leave.Paying and reclaiming your depositYou will probably have to pay a security deposit when you agree to rent the property. The landlord holds this deposit as security to cover any rent arrears, bills owing or damage beyond normal wear and tear at the end of the tenancy. There are no rules about the amount of the deposit, but it is usually equal to one month’s rent.Threshold provides useful tips on what to bear in mind before you pay a deposit, including a guide to avoiding scams (pdf). Your landlord must provide you with an inventory of the contents of the property. It is advisable to record the condition of everything that is listed, taking photos if possible, and agree this in writing with your landlord.In general, when you leave a property at the end of the agreed rental period or after giving the agreed notice, the landlord must return your security deposit, promptly and in full. Read Threshold’s advice on getting your deposit back.However, if you leave before the end of the agreed period, the landlord may keep your deposit, even if you have given notice. (You may also be liable for the amount of rent due until the end of the lease, depending on what is stated in the lease agreement.)The landlord may keep part or all of the deposit in the following situations:Rent arrearsUnpaid billsDamage above normal wear and tearIf you have not given adequate noticeThe landlord may not hold your possessions against money that you owe, but he can apply to the RTB if he feels that your deposit does not cover rent arrears or the cost of damage to the property.The Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Act 2015 provides for a new tenancy deposit protection scheme. These provisions are not yet in effect.Obligations of a tenantYou must:Pay your rent on timePay any other charges that are specified in the letting agreement, for example, waste collection charges; utility bills; management fees to the management company in an apartment complex – see ‘Other charges and payments’ belowKeep the property in good orderInform the landlord if repairs are needed and give the landlord access to the property to carry out repairsGive the landlord access (by appointment) for routine inspectionsInform the landlord of who is living in the propertyAvoid causing damage or nuisanceMake sure that you do not cause the landlord to be in breach of the lawComply with any special terms in your tenancy agreement, oral or writtenGive the landlord the information required to register with the RTB and sign the registration form when asked to do soGive the landlord proper notice when you are ending the tenancyYou should note that it may be more difficult to assert your rights if you have broken conditions of your tenancy.Other charges and paymentsThe owner (your landlord) is responsible for paying the Local Property Tax to the Revenue Commissioners. There may be an agreement that you will pay this amount, but your liability will be to the landlord and not to Revenue.Whether or not you have to pay for services such as heating, electricity, gas or TV connections depends on the terms of your letting agreement. In practice, if you are renting a house, you are likely to be liable for all these charges.Multi-unit developmentsIn some multi-unit developments, such as apartment complexes, the heating may be operated centrally and you may not have to pay separately for it. In some complexes, cable TV may be supplied. In most complexes, bin collection is organised by the management companyand you may not have to pay charges for this.There are annual charges in multi-unit developments to pay for the maintenance, insurance and repair of common areas; for the provision of common services to unit owners; and to contribute to a sinking fund for non-routine refurbishment and maintenance expenses. Your landlord may pass these charges on to you if this is agreed, but if they are not paid, the owners’ management company may pursue the owner (the landlord) for them.Private tenancies and receivershipIf your landlord’s mortgage is in arrears and the mortgage lender has appointed a receiver, you must pay the rent to the receiver, but it is the landlord who remains legally responsible for matters such as returning your deposits. The receiver may arrange for repairs to be carried out, but it is unclear whether the receiver is required to do this or whether the receiver takes on any of the responsibilities of a landlord.Read more in Banking and Payments Federation Ireland’s Residential Tenant’s Guide to Receivership and in Threshold’s tips for tenants when a property is in receivership (pdf).Tax issuesIf your landlord lives outside the State, you must deduct tax for the rent and account for it to the Revenue Commissioners.If you pay income tax and you were already renting on 7 December 2010, you may be eligible for some tax relief on the rent. This tax relief is being phased out.Read more about these issues in our document on tax issues for tenants.