Specific to Independent Rental Housing Operators, learn the best practices of managing your own rental property.
Guidance on writing internet marketing ads for your rental units! Continue Reading
Responding, Prioritizing, and Other Considerations Continue Reading
A crucial aspect of property management in Berkeley, the Rental Housing Safety Program, mandates that all rental units regardless of their size are inspected annually to ensure compliance with a list of minimum safety standards. This article provides some tips and guidance. Continue Reading
Building maintenance tips for spring! Continue Reading
Learn how the new security deposit law will impact how you conduct collecting deposits for new leases starting July 1, 2024. Continue Reading
Dealing with Mold Issues: A Comprehensive Guide for Rental Housing Providers Continue Reading
What housing providers need to know about SB 712, the charging and storage of tenants' micromobility devices Continue Reading
Leave what didn't work in 2023 and resolve to adjusting your property management practices for 2024! Continue Reading
If you rent to students, at some point, you’ve likely had to deal with roommate changes or the last-minute addition of a roommate to the lease. It’s stressful business, both for the property owner and the resident. Maybe the Original Tenants can’t agree on signing a lease... Continue Reading
It doesn't matter how bold of a typeface I use or that I have residents sign their initials next to the paragraph explaining the security deposit accounting and return process; regardless of this, one-third of departing residents will email me a few days after they've moved out to ask, "When will... Continue Reading
Let’s talk about moles. No, I don’t mean the garden variety. I’m referring to the spy-type moles hired by agencies to catch housing providers engaging in unlawful or discriminatory practices. These people, called Fair Housing Testers, can work for state fair housing departments,... Continue Reading
Emotional Support Animals (ESA) are not considered pets. Rental housing providers cannot deny an applicant who requires an ESA based on a no-pets policy. Read on to learn more! Continue Reading
