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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Tips for an Easy Property Turnover Once Your Tenant Moves Out
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As every landlord knows, a vacant rental unit is the last thing you want to have. It’s hard to find a situation more dreaded than a prolonged investment property vacancy. Without cash flow from the rent, these vacancies can quickly amount to steep costs for property owners, such as mortgage payments or maintenance fees that bui...

Monday, May 17, 2021

How Much to Budget for Maintenance on a Rental Home
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How much should a landlord expect to spend keeping their home maintained? It's a common question and there are some rules of thumb and considerations that owners of rental properties can keep in mind when setting aside reserves to handle unexpected repairs.As a property owner, it can be impossible to predict what maintenance your...

Monday, November 2, 2020

What is Normal Wear and Tear in California?: A Guide
What is normal wear and tear in a rental property? In the above video, Brett Preston, Director of Property Operations, discusses how the term normal wear and tear is defined in the state of California and how to navigate this topic when completing a security deposit disposition for a tenant.Tip: Begin by watching the above video to hear d...

Saturday, October 20, 2018

Allowable Security Deposit Deductions
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Landlords and tenants alike will often ask what is allowable as a security deposit deduction at the conclusion of a tenant’s lease agreement. Some aspects of California law are quite clear on this topic, others are a bit hazier.Clear:According to California Civil Code § 1950.5(b)(2), when a tenant terminates their lease and vac...

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Introducing Our New Pet Policy and Guarantee
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Over the 18 years we've been in business we've learned a thing or two about managing properties with pets within our rental property portfolio. Over two-thirds of all rental applicants will have a pet(s). So, we have listened, learned and responded!We want our property owners to feel comfortable that any pet(s) allowed in their ho...

Friday, September 6, 2013

Tenant Move In and Move Out (MIMO)
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Assuring the Move In and Move Out Process Goes Smoothly!One of the most important times in establishing a great tenant relations process is during the move into a rental unit and then again when the tenant decides it is time to move on to a new property.  Establishing guidelines and a clear process up front can avoid communication pr...

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