Landlord Tips

Dealing with hoarders and clutter-ers is a trial. We know. Here are some tips from Sam Sorokin at Premium Property Managements follow. Remember that hoarding is a mental/ emotional problem. The tenant probably knows that they have this problem.1.First step; approach gently and get an agreement... Continue Reading

Question: What are some "Wear and Tear" Guidelines for Security Deposit Deductions? Answer: Examples of Normal Wear and Tear for which a Security Deposit should NOT be Kept * Minor chipped, peeling or worn paint* Rusty fixtures in kitchen or bathroom* Wear on carpets* “Bubbled” or... Continue Reading

What is compulsive hoarding? Compulsive hoarding includes ALL three of the following: 1. A person collects and keeps a lot of items, even things that appear useless or of little value to most people, and2. These items clutter the living spaces and keep the person from using their rooms as they... Continue Reading

HOARDING RESOURCES Self Help http://www.ocfoundation.org/hoarding/self_help.aspx#buried http://www.hoarders.org/sg.html http://www.clutterersanonymous.net/ Legal Rights http://www.mentalhealthsf.org/library/mental_health_topics/rights.php Removal and... Continue Reading

By David W. Baleno All Pro Electric Reprinted from Tips 'N' Trends, Rental Housing Association of Pierce County, June 2002 Most older apartments have insufficient electrical systems compared to the strict electrical codes that are enforced nowadays. Problem: Old and insufficient lighting... Continue Reading

By Mark Tarses Graffiti is big and growing problem for landlords in Berkeley. This city's police force is understaffed, and graffiti taggers do not fear arrest here, as they do elsewhere. Berkeley juries will usually not convict graffiti taggers. Graffiti tagging is viewed as "street art" and a... Continue Reading