CALIFORNIA REALTORS Legislative Day 2013 Legislative Day is here!

Legislative Day 2013 Legislative Day is here! On May 1, 2013, we begin by hearing from dynamic speakers from the state Capitol and receiving an issues briefing on key legislation affecting our industry.

Legislative Day is an opportunity for REALTORS® from across California to meet with their state legislators to discuss the issues that affect the real estate industry the most. Attending Legislative Day is not only a great investment in your business, it will also provide you with an opportunity to hear from the state's most dynamic political leaders and the leadership of your state association, and enjoy a fabulous reception. Watch our 2013 Legislative Day video to learn more.


 

Renting out your Hermosa Beach property to tenants this summer? Things you need to know

Spring has sprung, and summer is not far around the corner. That could only mean one thing: summer rentals! Hermosa Beach is one of the more popular places to go for summer, whether a day at the beach, July 4 partying or a leisurely 30-day vacation in a beach bungalow.

SBAOR is working with our friends and partners at the City of Hermosa Beach in order to ensure a fun and safe summer holiday. This is especially the case over the popular July 4 weekend. If you or your client is a property owner or property manager for a site in Hermosa Beach, please remember your rights and responsibilities regarding your property and your tenants.

As a courtesy to city officials, SBAOR has released the following letter to our REALTOR members as we approach the summer vacation season. As always, advise your tenants of their own rights and responsibilities while they are in your units. If you or your tenants observe any activity that may risk public safety or personal security, you are urged to call 9-1-1 or, for non-emergencies only, the main police department contact number (310)318-0360.

SBAOR's letter to our members is as follows:

April 15, 2013

Dear REALTOR®:

As you may know, the Fourth of July draws large crowds to Hermosa Beach each year, and it has become a favorite destination for parties that can cause disturbances and impact public safety.

This year, the city is asking for your help in urging everyone to celebrate the Fourth of July responsibly to ensure the public’s safety and the protection of all property owners’ rights. The city is asking that all property owners who lease their property to others urge their renters take precautions to ensure their celebrations don’t disturb their neighbors or spill onto public property. The city has also informed property owners that they may be held responsible for their renter’s actions.

The city also is asking that we inform all renters and property owners that the city will have an increased police presence on that day beginning at 10 a.m. on July 4 to accommodate the influx of people coming to the city to celebrate the Fourth of July. The increased police presence will make it possible for the Hermosa Beach Police Department to strictly enforce the laws banning driving under the influence, public intoxication, underage drinking, drinking on the beach,  public urination and excessive noise on private property that results in more than one response to the property by police. Police response can be costly and, under City Code, the City may assess the property owner for the cost of successive police responses, which can result in a lien being placed on the property

It is clearly in all our interests to help ensure responsible celebrations so that visitors and residents alike can enjoy a happy and peaceful Fourth of July. Please join us by sending this message along to your clients and to renters in the properties you manage.  Together, we can make this a great holiday for everyone in Hermosa Beach.

Sincerely,


Sheri Fejeran
President