If you’re preparing to move out of your primary residence so that you can rent it out, one of the first questions you’ll be faced with is whether to rent it furnished or unfurnished. While there are a few considerations to take into account, the main question revolves around whether or not your home would […]
Notice of date/time of Move-Out Inspection (i) After giving or receiving notice of termination of a tenancy, or before the expiration of this Agreement, Tenant has the right to request that an inspection of the Premises take place prior to termination of the lease or rental. If Tenant requests such an inspection, Tenant shall be […]
Whether or not you have decided to allow dogs, cats, or Pets in a rental home in 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 related to pet damages are you comfortable with? RISK VS. REWARD […]
For all the facets you should consider hiring a professional property manager , 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 firms in San […]
Investment property managers typically offer a property management fees 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? Fair Housing, 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 […]
What are Steer Applicants and why should it be avoided What are Steer Applicants? 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 […]
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 to handling 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 […]
Q: What are the definitions of disability and when identified, how must the agent or landlord handle issues of confidentiality and applicant’s requests for modification? Disabled Rights & Request Handling A: Disabled persons have two special rights under the law to insure equal rights in housing and they are: 1. Right of Reasonable Modification – […]