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New Laws Now: Staying Compliant as a California Landlord in 2021
Renting out a property in California is more complex than it once was. Are you prepared? Legal mistakes are easy to make, and fixing them is often more expensive and time-consuming than landlords realize. Make sure you’re not out of compliance and get yourself and your properties prepared for everything from rent control to tenant screening to security deposits.
Santa Cruz Rental Market Forecast for 2021
The Santa Cruz rental market has always been complex, and this last year has certainly been unique. While we can absolutely understand the amount of anxiety and hesitation around the challenges that are due to economic shifts and the unexpected global pandemic, we...
Dangers of A Vacant Santa Cruz Property
No one wants to leave their Santa Cruz rental property vacant for longer than necessary. Not only does it deprive you of rental income, it also leaves your investment at risk. The dangers of leaving a rental property vacant are more than financial. A long vacancy...
Tenant Eviction Process in Santa Cruz | Landlord Advice
Evicting a tenant in Santa Cruz is more challenging than it once was. There are a number of protections in place for tenants who are struggling to pay their rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You have to be aware of those before you begin an eviction process. Even...
Why Communication with Owners is Key to Success
At Real Estate Eight Three One, we take communication with our property owners seriously. We know it has a direct impact on your peace of mind and even your ROI. We also work hard to communicate openly and responsively with tenants, vendors, and everyone in our...
How Often Should You Perform a Rental Property Inspection in Santa Cruz?
Rental property inspections are the best tool you have to protect the condition of your investment home and ensure your tenants are following the terms of your lease. Inspections also allow you to check for deferred and unreported damage. Most property owners know...
A Checklist for Santa Cruz Landlords With Tenants Moving In
With tenants moving into your Santa Cruz rental property, you need to make sure the place is clean, welcoming, and functional. Offering tenants an easy and stress-free move-in experience will set a positive and professional tone for the entire tenancy. It’s a great...
How to Handle Security Deposit Returns in Santa Cruz
There have been some big changes to California law in terms of the landlord and tenant relationship. Even before the pandemic put a moratorium on evictions, there were rent control rules that grew even stricter throughout the state and new eviction requirements that...
Rental Property Maintenance: Why You Need a Licensed and Insured Vendor in Santa Cruz
Rental property maintenance is rarely something property owners like to talk about. It’s expensive, but it’s also necessary. When you’re renting out a Santa Cruz home, there will be routine and emergency repairs. Part of budgeting and being prepared is putting...
Under What Conditions Can I Cancel My Agreement?
Your relationship with the property management company you choose needs to be built on trust, communication, and a shared set of responsibilities and expectations. You’re paying your property managers a monthly fee in exchange for a scope of services. If you feel like...
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