Legal Q&A Hour: Hear Today’s Top Legal Strategies from a Top Attorney

Landlord and Attorney, Chris Barker, Joins Us to Discuss His Experiences Working as a Working Landlord and Avoiding Problematic Situations.  Chris Will Address Your Questions from Both His Landlord and Legal Perspectives.

Join us to hear unique legal strategic perspectives from an attorney who also is a fulltime real estate investor and landlord.  Attorney Chris Barker is a former litigation attorney turned landlord, and he always gives us his unique perspective on the rental housing business and practical lessons he’s learned along the way.  Chris speaks from a standpoint of his years of practical experience in the rental housing business, and also relies on his many years in the courtroom to solve the many tenant issues that have come up along the way during his tenure as a mid-size rental property owner.

Join us live online for this latest webinar and Q&A session with a “hands-on” landlord and litigation attorney, Chris Barker.

Hear the unique perspective of a mid-sized rental property owners and how he has been able to leverage his past business experience and legal background to create practical solutions for a multitude of issues that have come up along the way.  Like you, Chris Barker has had to deal with non-paying, COVID-claiming renters who owe him money.  He has had to respond to and deal with a multitude of tenant issues over the past many years and has successfully solved these issues.

WEBINAR DISCUSSION TOPICS INCLUDE:

• Need some practical legal and property management advice on dealing with YOUR problem tenants? Chris may have some practical solutions for you.
• Current, “hot” leasing issues that landlords and rental property managers should be on the lookout for, including:
  • Evictions? How, When and How Much? Can you evict your tenant today?
  • What to say and when to say “it” under state rental control law Assembly Bill 1482 or local rent control.
  • What to know about the provisions in your leases and holding your tenant responsible.
  • How to properly implement a rent increase or other change in lease terms.
• The importance of maintaining good tenant relations. Understanding that not all tenants are “bad apples.” Learn Chris’ unique tips on the importance of maintaining a professional relationship and understanding with your tenants and how doing so can go a long way.
• Perspectives on the rental housing business and being an attorney turned landlord based on hands-on, practical experience.
• And, much, much more…including Q&A to follow the presentation.

This informative webinar will also include an opportunity to get answers to the questions submitted by YOU! After registering, you will have the opportunity to submit questions. Live Q&A will also take place during the webinar, and we will do our best to consolidate and identify those questions that are of most importance and benefit to all attendees.

Please log in to register.  If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact Events Manager Diana Alcaraz via email at .  For faster service, please have your membership number ready.  We look forward to seeing you.  Stay diligent and be healthy!

WARNING:  THE INFORMATION PROVIDED DURING THIS WEBINAR IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. ABSOLUTELY NO LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE IS BEING GIVEN DURING THIS WEBINAR.  BEAR IN MIND THAT EVERY SITUATION IS UNIQUE, AND THE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME.  SO, BEFORE ACTING, BE SURE TO OBTAIN TAX AND/OR LEGAL ADVICE FROM A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL.

About Our . . .

Panelist(s):

Chris Barker, Esq., Yorkshire Realty

Chris Barker is an attorney and real estate investor.  Before focusing on real estate full time, Chris was a litigator at some of the nation's top law firms.  Most recently, he was Of Counsel at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sulivan, where he represented global investment firms, pension funds, and banks in disputes regarding complex financial instruments.  Chris used his attorney earnings to acquire over 40 rental units in Los Angeles, which he owns and operates.  His company, Yorkshire Realty, provides legal, property management, brokerage, and investment services for select clients.

Moderator: 

Daniel Yukelson, Executive Director, Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles

Daniel Yukelson is currently the Executive Director of the Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA).  As Certified Public Accountant, Yukelson began his career at Ernst & Young, the global accounting firm, and throughout his career, he has served in senior financial roles principally as Chief Financial Officer for various public, private and start-up companies, including more recently for 15-years as Chief Financial Officer of Premiere Radio Networks, the largest U.S. radio network and now subsidiary of iHeart Media, and for nearly 4-years as Chief Financial Officer of Oasis West Realty, the owner of the Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills where he was involved in the construction and opening of the Waldorf Astoria.  He served as a planning commissioner, serving one year as Chairperson, and as a Public Works Commissioner in the City of Beverly Hills.

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