Tips, Tricks and more for Landlords & Tenants in San Diego, CA
When a tenant provides a 30-day notice of intent to vacate, our standard practice is to immediately list the property for rent and start showing it. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule, for example, if the rental property owner intends to remodel with an undetermined completion date, a water leak is identified or […]
During the process of attracting prospective tenants to your San Diego rental property; keep in mind quality tenants desire to live in quality properties. More often than not, quality tenants are on time with their rental payments, they display a greater degree of care with respect to cleanliness and ware and tare to the property. […]
Risk versus income, type of flooring, size and bread of pet and imposing restrictions/pet policies. Whether or not you have decided to allow dogs or cats in your San Diego rental property boils down to two things. Primarily, you have will want to consider your income potential for the property, and Secondly, how much risk […]
Attractive curb appeal, interior presentation, testing mechanical & plumbing systems and knowledge of basic laws (building code) are required for each rental. These aspects should be considered regardless of whether you own residential apartments in San Diego or single family homes. CURB APPEAL The best aspect for judging the level of curb appeal is to […]
For all the facets you should consider hiring a professional a San Diego property management company, there are 5 primary reasons that are worthy of consideration. REDUCING LIABILITIES California is a tenant-friendly state, there is a multitude of Landlord/Tenant laws to navigate and it’s very litigious State. Aside from the various business models property management […]
Investment property managers typically offer a range of rates between 5-8% for residential rental properties in San Diego. COMMON FEE STRUCTURES CHARGED BY RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FIRMS IN SAN DIEGO Typically San Diego real estate investors can expect to pay a monthly management fee as well as a leasing/tenant placement fee ranging from […]
What is “Chilling” in regards to fair housing laws and why must it be avoided? Chilling refers to comments or acts designed to discourage applicants in a protected class from renting your properties and is, therefore, intentional discrimination. They are a form of obvious “steering” read about this in lesson 7. General examples of “Chilling” […]
What is “Steering” and why should it be avoided? Steering is an attempt by owners/managers to control where someone lives because of their protected class, regardless of how well intended. Perceived “steering” can result in a fair housing complaint. Common targets are: Families with children. Steering can include directing applicants to downstairs or end units […]
Q: Who sets the standards for accessibility, what is a reasonable modification and who is financially responsible? A: The ADA requires all properties where the public is invited, including a rental office, must be accessible unless: It is “technically infeasible” or poses an “undue financial burden” on the property. This includes not only rental offices […]
Q: How must a property owner or management company handle applicant’s requests for modifications? A: Owners or agents need to: 1. Understand disabled persons have two special rights to insure equal rights in housing. A. Right of Reasonable Modification: a physical change made to a unit that enables the person to have full use and […]
