Category: Landlord & Tenant Protection
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🌨️《在紐約當房東，其實超危險：十個你不知道的真相》 10 Harsh Truths About Being a Landlord in New York
在紐約當房東真的很危險。本篇整理 10 個你不知道的真相，包括殘雪與鏟雪的法律責任、室內暖氣 68°F／62°F 的強制規定、跌倒（slip-and-fall）索賠、老人租客風險、政府福利（Section 8／Home Care）造成的隱形責任、311 投訴、Housing Court 裁罰、欠租難趕與房東義務。Full English included. Being a landlord in New York is extremely risky. This article reveals 10 real risks every NYC landlord must know: slip-and-fall liability, strict snow-removal rules, mandatory heat laws (68°F/62°F), senior-tenant risks, Section 8 and home-care complications, 311 complaints, Housing Court delays, and why…
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🔥 加州 ADU 違建 × 火災 × 保險不理賠：屋主與房東必看法律風險全解析 California ADU Illegal Construction, Fire Risks & Insurance Denial Guide
加州 ADU 很流行，但違建風險極高。若火災與漏水來自未許可工程，保險公司可能拒賠。This guide explains California ADU illegal construction risks, insurance denials, legal liabilities, and homeowner protections.
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🎬 房客帶 ESA 比特犬入住，房東能拒絕嗎？｜ESA 權利、HOA 舉報與保險風險｜加州房東生存實境劇（第 6 集）ESA Pit Bull in a Rental: Can the Landlord Say No? ｜California Landlord Script Series Ep. 6
房客說：「牠是 ESA，不算寵物，你不能管。」HOA 說：「社區禁止比特犬，請在 10 天內移除。」保險公司則提醒：「高風險犬種造成的咬人事故，可能不在保障範圍內。」這篇用房東 × 房客 × 鄰居 × HOA × 保險代理人的實境對話，把「ESA 權利、房東責任、HOA 規定、保險排除」一次演給你看，並整理房東可以怎麼依法要求文件、設定規則、保護自己，也幫房客釐清 ESA 真正擁有哪些權利，而不是「我說 ESA 就 ESA」。The tenant insists, “He’s my ESA, not a pet—you can’t say no.” The HOA cites a pit bull ban, neighbors submit videos of the dog lunging in the hallway, and the landlord’s insurer warns of possible…
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🎭 房東實境劇 Landlord Script Series（1–6 集總整理）｜Landlord Script Series HUB (Ep. 1-6) 🎭
✔️ 安全（Safety）： 大麻屋 電錶、水錶、電力超載 大型犬、比特犬 租客拒絕入屋檢查 房客逃跑與遺留物 這些全部都是安全議題。 ✔️ 法律（Legal Basics）： Civil Code 1954 3-Day Notice Abandonment 法律 Premises liability（狗咬人） Warranty of habitability Lease violation
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🎬 房客人間蒸發，是「棄屋 Abandonment」還是正常解約？｜租約終止、驅逐與個人物品｜加州房東生存實境劇（第 5 集）When a Tenant Disappears: Abandonment vs. Eviction ｜California Landlord Script Series Ep. 5
房客三個月沒付房租、電話不接、簡訊不回，你終於用備用鑰匙打開門，發現：冰箱空了、衣櫃幾乎被清空，卻還留著幾箱雜物與舊沙發。這到底算「搬走了」，還是「棄屋未完成」？房東能不能當場把東西丟掉、馬上招新房客？這篇用房東 × 房客 × 鄰居 × 法律顧問的實境劇本，教你怎麼判斷是否構成棄屋，何時需要走驅逐程序、何時可以依照棄屋程序處理，還有遺留物品的通知與保存。, Your tenant hasn’t paid rent for three months and won’t answer calls or texts. You finally use the backup key and find the fridge empty, the closet mostly cleared, but boxes and an old sofa still inside. Is that a true move-out, partial abandonment, or something in-between? Can…
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🎬 房客養比特犬／大型犬，房東要負責嗎？｜狗咬人、HOA 舉報與保險｜加州房東生存實境劇（第 4 集）Large Dogs, Pit Bulls & Landlord Liability｜California Landlord Script Series Ep. 4
房客說「狗很乖、不會咬人」，但鄰居已經被嚇到不敢走走廊，HOA 信也來了，保險公司還問你是不是有「restricted breeds」。這篇用房東 × 房客 × 鄰居 × HOA 的實境對白，拆解房東遇到比特犬、大型犬時：什麼時候只是「鄰里關係問題」，什麼時候會變成「狗咬人訴訟＋保險不賠」的大坑，房東可以怎麼用租約條款、通知與保險配置來保護自己。, The tenant insists, “My dog is friendly, he never bites,” but neighbors are afraid to walk down the hallway, the HOA sends violation letters, and your insurer asks if there are any “restricted breeds” on the premises. This script-style article shows how a landlord can…
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🎬 房客破壞房屋 vs 正常損耗，可以扣多少押金？｜加州房東生存實境劇（第 3 集）Damage or Normal Wear and Tear? How Much Security Deposit Can a Landlord Keep?｜Move-Out Script Ep. 3
交屋當天，房東一進門就看到牆上是釘洞＋大洞、流理臺邊緣裂開、地板刮痕像被拖過重物，房客卻理直氣壯說：「住幾年本來就會舊，你不能扣押金！」這篇用實境對白，教你怎麼分辨「正常損耗」與「房客破壞」，房東可以如何計算押金扣款、該準備哪些照片與收據、以及為什麼搬入時的檢查表（move-in checklist）會在爭議時救你一命。, On move-out day, the landlord walks in to find nail holes and big gouges in the wall, a cracked countertop, and deep scratches on the flooring—yet the tenant confidently says, “It’s just normal aging. You can’t keep my deposit.” This script-style article shows how to distinguish normal wear and tear from actual damage,…
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🎬 房客拒絕房東入屋檢查，算不算違法？｜24 小時通知、3-Day Notice｜加州房東生存實境劇（第 2 集）Can a Tenant Block a Landlord’s Inspection?｜California Landlord Script Series Ep. 2
你已經依照加州規定，寫好 24 小時入屋通知，要檢查可能的漏水與安全問題，結果房客回你一句：「你不可以進來，我有隱私權！」到底誰說得算？這篇用實境對白，拆解房東什麼時候可以要求入屋檢查、房客可以拒絕到什麼程度、又在什麼情況下，房客的拒絕會變成違反租約，甚至走到 3-Day Notice 的程序。, You follow California law, send a proper 24-hour entry notice to inspect a possible leak and safety issue, and your tenant replies: “You can’t come in. I have privacy rights!” Who’s actually right? This script-style article breaks down when landlords can enter for inspection, how far a tenant’s refusal…
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🎬 房東能不能看水錶、電錶？房客拒絕怎麼辦？｜加州房東生存實境劇（第 1 集）Can Landlords Check Water and Electric Meters? What If Tenants Refuse?｜California Landlord Script Series Ep. 1
電費突然暴增，鄰居聞到奇怪的燈熱味，你只是想看一下電錶，卻被房客大吼「水電是我付的，你不可以看！」這篇用房東 × 房客的對白劇本，帶你一步步拆解：房東到底能不能看水錶、電錶？房客拒絕時，加州房東可以怎麼合法處理，才不會在大麻屋或安全糾紛中成為最大受害者。, Your tenant’s utility usage suddenly triples, neighbors complain about heat and odor, and when you try to check the meter, the tenant shouts, “You have no right to look!” This script-style article walks through a real-world landlord–tenant dialogue and explains when a landlord can inspect water/electric meters, what to do if a…
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🌿🏠 加州大麻合法，為什麼房客種大麻反而讓房東被罰？ （2025 完整解析）Marijuana Is Legal in California — So Why Do Landlords Get Fined When Tenants Grow It?
加州大麻合法，但房客在租屋內種植仍可能害房東被罰。原因包括非法改裝、消防危險、偷電、霉菌與公共妨害。本篇解析最新法律與房東責任。Marijuana is legal in CA, but tenant grow operations still lead to landlord fines due to fire hazards, code violations, rewiring and nuisance complaints. Full 2025 guide below.
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🧨 承包商詐騙三兄弟：孫水管 × 趙畫圖 × 陳包商 — 一開口我就知道你沒保險！ The Contractor Scam Trio: Plumber Sun, Designer Zhao & Contractor Chen — I Already Know You’re Uninsured
承包商一開口就說「我有保險」，卻始終拿不出 PDF？用孫水管、趙畫圖、陳包商三個故事，帶你看懂屋主必問的 10 個保險問題，避免裝修變成一場災難。Contractor claims to be “fully insured” but never emails the PDFs? Meet Plumber Sun, Designer Zhao and Contractor Chen, and learn 10 essential insurance questions to ask before anyone touches your home.