20 Years Later, Californians Reconsider Rent Control Laws

20 Years Later, Californians Reconsider Rent Control Laws Decades ago, due to the lack of affordable homes and high rents, the people of California voted to put into law the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. This law limited the ability of local governments (cities and counties) to make laws regarding how units are rented. In November […]

2018 is a Good Year for the Home Building Industry

2018 is a Good Year for the Home Building Industry There is a housing shortage in San Diego and both politicians and San Diegans know this. Many people can’t find affordable housing in their target locations and some studies show that people are leaving California because of the housing crisis. With that in mind, it’s […]

5 Benefits of Property Management

What are the benefits of using a property manager to rent your home? Let’s look at some of the many benefits of property management.

Buying and Selling a House in 2018? Not so much.

Buying and Selling a House in 2018? Not so much. The numbers are in and it’s true. There were fewer homes sold in California in 2018 compared to previous years. This signifies the slowing down of the housing market. Some might even say that California is in a housing bubble which is about to burst. […]

Can a Landlord Be Held Liable for Nuisance Tenants?

Is a landlord responsible for their tenant-s actions, and can they be held liable for nuisance tenants? Unfortunately, while they may not be technically accountable for the actions of their tenants, landlords may ultimately be liable if they allow or tolerate nuisance behavior.

Checking on Your Tenants: A 6-Month Landlord Inspection Checklist

Periodic property inspections play a crucial role in your business, since you won-t want to miss anything during your visits. Admittedly, this is easier said than done, so you should have a landlord inspection checklist to remind you of the things you need to check on.