Landlord Relief: Compliance Requirements In “Cash for Keys” Deals Where Landlord

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Landlord Relief: Compliance Requirements In “Cash for Keys” Deals Where Landlord
About the Program

Tenant buyouts, sometimes known as “Cash for Keys,” are a voluntary lease termination method available to landlords and tenants that can benefit both parties. Buyouts allow landlords to regain control of the residential rental unit by entering into a voluntary lease termination agreement with the tenant by paying the tenant, often substantial sums, to permanently move out of the unit.

In this program, Attorney Sasha Struthers of Struthers Legal and Eli Appel with The Appel Group of Marcus & Millichap will examine tenant buyout agreements from all sides. The program will address the legal requirements and ramifications, and the financial implications, attorneys must know to guide their clients through a successful voluntary buyout. Attorneys will leave better equipped to advise on strategy, protect clients from liability, and ensure their agreements meet all jurisdictional statutory standards.

Speaker(s)
Sasha Struthers

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Struthers Legal APC

Sasha Struthers is a California licensed Attorney and Real Estate Broker with a law practice that focuses on ‘Cash for Keys’/ tenant buyouts. Sasha’s experience helps landlords strategically reposition their portfolios, maximize income, and increase equity. You can check out her law practice at www.struthers.legal.

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Eli Appel

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Marcus & Millichap

Eli Appel, First Vice President Investments of Marcus & Millichap Encino has extensive experience selling apartment building throughout Southern California, reaching Los Angeles and its bedroom communities from the Inland Empire through the South Bay. Eli has had tremendous success achieving top dollar for his clients closing buildings on the Westside as well as in Beverly Hills where he commands a significant percentage of market share.​

Eli has a client centered and relationship driven approach where he is involved throughout the transaction, from underwriting, to aggressive marketing efforts, negotiating and closing escrow. One of the cornerstones of Eli’s success is his expertise with tax deferred 1031 exchanges, allowing owners of investment property to buy and sell like-kind property while deferring capital gains tax. Elihas also been highlighted in the Los Angeles Business Journal (LABJ), The San Fernando Valley Business Journal (SFVBJ), Bisnow and Costar.​

Early in his career, Eli was honored with the Marcus & Millichap Pacesetter award, bestowed upon the upper echelon of incoming Marcus & Millichap agents who meet a high standard of excellence. Eli has consistently achieved the nationally recognized SRA award for adding exceptional value for his clients and has been promoted to First Vice President Investments in 2020.​

Eli has a bachelor’s degree from UCLA. Eli graduated with college and departmental honors. Eli has completed the coveted Real Estate Certificate with a Concentration in Investments from UCLA. Eliholds a broker’s license from the California Department of Real Estate. Standing six feet and six inches tall, Eli and his wife Brianna are blessed with three wonderful children — a five-year-old son who is a die-hard Dodger Stadium regular, a three-year-old daughter rules the house like a princess, and our nine-month-old is happy to be here — and stealing hearts along the way.

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Accreditation
Credit Hours:
1.00
Specialty Area:
None
Credit Type:
General
Original Air Date:
August 8, 2025
Accredited in:
California
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