Negative online reviews are a thorn in the bicycle tire of every property manager. Everything may be rolling along smoothly until they strike and they can be completely deflating. The frustration that accompanies negative online feedback, especially when it’s unwarranted or unfounded, can trigger property managers to react defensively. However, countering a damaging review…
Mission San Diego de Alcalá, San Diego The Missions The King of Spain, in the spring of 1769, ordered Inspector-General Jose de Galvez to build and occupy (in the military sense), two fortified missions in Alta California. One mission was to be in San Diego and the other in Monterey. In the end, 21 missions…
The below is an email that was sent to the Burbank City Council members by John M. Gerro of Gerro and Gerro, Attorneys at Law in regards to “the direction of Burbank regarding an appropriate stand for property rights and the economic impact of proposed ordinances, statues, rules and other property regulations that may be…
Welcome to our Smart Savings Guide! At Livable, we are all about saving energy and water and saving you money. But we can’t do this successfully without you! So we are here to empower you to save money and energy with our smart savings tips around your home, kitchen and bathroom. Start saving today by…
How many headlines have you read over the years predicting a market crash by 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023? How’s that strategy working out? Many buyers are waiting for the housing market to crash and economic cycles tell us that markets do tend to go up and down, although the average is an upwards trajectory. …
Fair housing testing is an essential tool for ensuring that property owners and managers comply with fair housing laws. The practice involves sending testers, who pose as potential renters, to assess whether landlords and property managers are engaging in discriminatory practices. As a landlord or property manager, it’s crucial to be prepared for when a…
How has tenant screening in California changed in 2023? For starters, the maximum allowable rental application fee that a housing provider can charge is now up to $59.67, thanks to inflation related to the CPI. The mystery shoppers are back out on the job, looking for landlords who might discriminate against applicants with Section 8…
More than 100,000 California tenants whose applications for COVID-era rental assistance were denied or delayed by the state’s housing department will get another shot at relief, thanks to a new legal settlement between the state and a coalition of anti-poverty and tenant rights groups. More aid isn’t guaranteed. But under the terms of the settlement signed at the…
At this Burbank City Council meeting YOU can: 1. Show support for rental property owners in Burbank 2. Join a study session that will cover the California Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) 3. Meet other rental property owners in Burbank Join us at the Burbank City Council Meeting for an AB 1482 study session.…
Ironically, it’s not just tenants that don’t understand renter’s insurance, but it’s also landlords as well. Here’s why it’s important and here’s also what you need to know as a landlord. Your Insurance Covers Your Property Or at least it should if you’re properly insured! Depending on the type or amount of insurance, this…