A tenant ledger, also known as a lease ledger or a rent ledger, is an important document that tracks the …

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Renter’s insurance is the best way to protect tenants against property loss and more. For instance, renter’s insurance can provide …

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In 1937, Congress authorized funding for a program that became known as Section 8. The program was part of the …

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Plumbing can be a tricky issue within the landlord/tenant relationship. Under California law, landlords must provide habitable housing for tenants. …

Is a Tenant or Landlord Responsible for a Clogged Drain (and Other Plumbing Issues)? Read More »

Continuing our single-family renters’ insurance blog, now let’s talk about commercial / multi-family renters’ insurance! The goal here is to …

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Insurance for a rental property is an important piece of a landlord’s risk-management puzzle.  However, insurance in general can feel opaque, …

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A good property manager can be hard to find. But they affect a high percentage of your business, from maintaining …

What Sets a Good Property Manager Apart from a Bad One? Read More »

There has been a lot of talking lately about a housing crisis across the country. It’s not just housing, either; …

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Renting should strike a balance between the responsibilities landlords have to the property they own and the tenant who lives …

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PLEASE NOTE: We are not attorneys, this is not legal advice, and these laws changes.  I encourage everyone to contact …

What is “’Just Cause’ Eviction” in California? Read More »