Property Management Blog

Key TakeawaysThe Fair Housing Act ensures equal access to housing opportunities across the U.S. and California.California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Unruh Act expand protections to include additional ch... read more >>

Owning rental property in California can be both rewarding and challenging. Providing a home for someone who can’t yet purchase their own can be deeply satisfying. But the same laws that protect tenants also create a complex... read more >>

Balconies are a selling point for many properties—but they also come with serious safety responsibilities. In 2015, a balcony collapse in Berkeley tragically claimed six lives and injured seven others, prompting California l... read more >>

Key TakeawaysCalifornia limits security deposits to one month’s rent in most cases, with some exceptions.Landlords can deduct unpaid rent, excessive damage, and cleaning costs from a deposit.Security deposits must be returne... read more >>

San Diego’s rental market is competitive, and every day a property sits vacant costs landlords money. But showing a property is about more than getting prospective tenants through the door, it’s a legally sensitive ste... read more >>

When it comes to property management tips, few decisions impact leasing speed as much as a clear, pet-friendly policy informed by a local rental guide. With nearly 70% of U.S. households owning a pet, banning animals drastically r... read more >>

Key TakeawaysProperty management fees are typically structured either as a percentage of monthly rent or as a flat monthly rate.Additional fees may apply for services like tenant placement, lease renewals, inspections, or eviction... read more >>

For decades, San Diego’s single-family homeowners and small multi-unit properties received city trash collection without a direct bill for the service. The cost was covered by the City of San Diego’s General Fund,... read more >>

A major tax benefit for real estate professionals and investors has officially returned: 100% Bonus Depreciation. As part of the latest tax reform package, this powerful deduction has been reinstated, allowing qualified prope... read more >>

Key TakeawaysCalifornia law sets strict rules for when and how landlords can evict tenants.Notices must be properly served, and only valid legal reasons allow for eviction.Tenants have the right to defend themselves in court, and ... read more >>