Due diligence on prospective tenants is a good investment of your time. Go beyond the credit report and the usual references. Make sure that your property manager performs a thorough background check on all prospective tenants. More important than talking to the applicant’s current landlord (who may say anything to free him/herself from a troubling tenant)…
The best way to advertise your available property is dependent upon what the people in the area in which you own property generally refer to when looking for housing. Your landlord/property manager should consider all available advertising options when considering how to attract the best potential tenants, including: Checking out the local competition by reviewing…
As a landlord, there are steps you can take to make your property less vulnerable to wear and tear. You don’t need to worry about making it unpleasant or unlivable…just evaluate the appointments and decor of your property on a cost/value basis. Think about minimizing exterior maintenance costs by: Using neutral colors when painting the outside…
Under California law, a landlord is legally responsible for maintaining rental units to comply with state and local building and health codes. This includes ensuring that the structure of the unit, as well as its interior and exterior, are maintained. However, tenants are responsible for repairing damages that were caused by the tenant or his/her…