Staying competitive and sticking to the basics in multifamily communities means showing residents how much on-site and property management teams care. In today’s market, we continue to see high demand in the multifamily rental industry, yet the basic priorities remain in place: leasing up properties, staying competitive, and providing quality housing. New communities have the latest…
DetailsBelow are questions asked by rental property owners regarding California property management and Section 8 tenants followed by answers provided by the law firm of Simone and Blevins. Q: I recently accepted a tenant with a Section 8 housing voucher. This Section 8 tenant has a lease until December 2023. I do not think I…
DetailsAs the deadline for the California Balcony Laws SB 721 and SB 326 comes closer and closer, the California-based engineering inspection company, here are more tips for inspections of your buildings and apartments to ensure you can comply correctly and easily. What Must Be Inspected? Exterior Elevated Elements (EEEs) These two state laws are designed…
DetailsWas your property built before 1978? If so, lead-based paint was most likely used during the original construction. As the owner, you need to be aware of the dangers of lead-based paint and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) law that affects you. The Law The EPA’s Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP Rule)…
DetailsSACRAMENTO — Low and middle-income Californians who are struggling to keep up with back-due debt will be able to retain a greater share of their paychecks to avoid falling deeper down a financial hole under legislation signed today by Governor Gavin Newsom. SB 1477, authored by Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont), will provide important relief for…
DetailsContinued … Every reasonable effort was made to complete Hoover Dam during the bonus period, when incentives would be paid for early completion. To motivate the men working on the grout curtain, concrete pours were scheduled before the curtain was finished. This was supposed to put significant pressure on those workers who were responsible to…
DetailsFor your flat or low slope roof, there are more re-roofing options available now than ever. Choosing what’s right for you can be overwhelming if you’re not prepared. Picking a roof can feel harder to do than picking just one ice cream topping at a shop with unlimited options. Unlike dessert, your roof can cost…
DetailsThe COVID-19 emergency and eviction moratorium have left a large number of [California] housing providers with unpaid rent—often in the tens of thousands of dollars. If you are among those who find themselves in this situation, what can you do to recover this unpaid rent? Step One: Talk to Your Renter First Your first step…
DetailsA version of this article first appeared on October 18, 2022 in True Wealth, published by Stansberry & Associates Investment Research, an independent investment research firm. You can visit them at www.stansberryresearch.com. The drumbeat of bad press for housing isn’t slowing down … and recently, we got another addition to the tide of bad news.…
DetailsWhat are seven habits of highly successful property managers? Buildium.com did a webinar to explore seven ways that property managers can better organize their daily routines while the chaos of property management problems rage around them. Here are the habits courtesy of Buildium. No. 1 – Make Communication a Core Competency “Create templates for everything, from emails…
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