Not to toot my own horn, but it is not every day that I am in the news. If this does not add to my credibility, what does? FORBES and ABC!!!
-Ms. Merrie
http://finance.abc7news.com/abc?Account=kgo&GUID=1583046&Page=MediaViewer&Ticker=FNBG
http://www.fnbnorcal.com/boardmanage.asp
http://www.forbes.com/finance/mktguideapps/personinfo/FromPersonIdPersonTearsheet.jhtml?passedPersonId=1128296
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Monday, January 7, 2008
Answers To 2008 Laws for Property Managers and Owners
Major 2008 Laws for the Property Owner/Manager:
1. Minimum Wage Is Up in California to $8.00/hour, while the San Francisco minimum wage increases to $9.36/hour.
2. AB 650 Annual Notification to Employee of Earned Income Tax Credit requires any California employer who is required to provide unemployment insurance, to notify all their employees (this will include all on-site managers) that they could be eligible for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The notification is due within one week (before or after, or the same time), of providing an annual wage summary such as the annual Form W-2 or Form 1099 to the employee.
3. Senate Bill 1613 requires Use of Hands-Free Devices While Driving. Employers of an on-site manager should implement policies in accord with this new provision, making it clear that whenever they use an automobile during the performance of their resident manager responsibilities, they must not use a cell phone unless it is a hands-free device. It is essential that you have a written policy requiring their compliance with the law for your protection. (If you would like assistance in developing a Cellular Telephone Use Policy, contact Lightner Property Group.)
4. Assembly Bill 14 amends existing nondiscriminatory provisions to be consistent with the Unruh Civil Rights Act (Civil Code section 51, et seq.) and Government Code section 11135. In the future, AB 14 will automatically update other non-discriminatory provisions whenever protected classes in either the Unruh Civil Rights Act or Government Code section 11135 are modified or amended. Property owners should review their policies and procedures to insure that their business practices have no “hidden” or unintended discriminatory results.
5. Larger management companies and apartment complexes with 25 or more employees are now required, per Unpaid Leave for a Soldier’s Partner, to provide unpaid leave to spouses and domestic partners of on- leave military personnel who are returning from a combat zone. See California Assembly Bill 392 for details.
That is the scoop for '08. Remember, if you need clarity in these matters, we have over 20 years of experience writing policies and serving as an expert witness in property management cases.
-Ms. Merrie
http://www.lightnergroup.com/
1. Minimum Wage Is Up in California to $8.00/hour, while the San Francisco minimum wage increases to $9.36/hour.
2. AB 650 Annual Notification to Employee of Earned Income Tax Credit requires any California employer who is required to provide unemployment insurance, to notify all their employees (this will include all on-site managers) that they could be eligible for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The notification is due within one week (before or after, or the same time), of providing an annual wage summary such as the annual Form W-2 or Form 1099 to the employee.
3. Senate Bill 1613 requires Use of Hands-Free Devices While Driving. Employers of an on-site manager should implement policies in accord with this new provision, making it clear that whenever they use an automobile during the performance of their resident manager responsibilities, they must not use a cell phone unless it is a hands-free device. It is essential that you have a written policy requiring their compliance with the law for your protection. (If you would like assistance in developing a Cellular Telephone Use Policy, contact Lightner Property Group.)
4. Assembly Bill 14 amends existing nondiscriminatory provisions to be consistent with the Unruh Civil Rights Act (Civil Code section 51, et seq.) and Government Code section 11135. In the future, AB 14 will automatically update other non-discriminatory provisions whenever protected classes in either the Unruh Civil Rights Act or Government Code section 11135 are modified or amended. Property owners should review their policies and procedures to insure that their business practices have no “hidden” or unintended discriminatory results.
5. Larger management companies and apartment complexes with 25 or more employees are now required, per Unpaid Leave for a Soldier’s Partner, to provide unpaid leave to spouses and domestic partners of on- leave military personnel who are returning from a combat zone. See California Assembly Bill 392 for details.
That is the scoop for '08. Remember, if you need clarity in these matters, we have over 20 years of experience writing policies and serving as an expert witness in property management cases.
-Ms. Merrie
http://www.lightnergroup.com/
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Available Rental Apartments List in Bay Area
As part of our philisophy in providing helpful information to the public, we have created a FREE Available Rental Apartments broadcast email. Simply sign up at http://www.lightnergroup.com/html/listings_info_.html
WE DO NOT SELL addresses, so you can feel comfortable signing up.
-Ms. Merrie
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-Ms. Merrie
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