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What is California’s Tenant Protection Act?
California’s Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) went into effect Jan. 1, 2020, causing consternation for property management companies, landlords, and tenants in rental markets across the Golden State, especially in the densely populated San Francisco-Oakland [...]
Homeowners Insurance vs Landlord Insurance
What’s the difference between Landlord Insurance and Homeowners Insurance? Homeowners insurance is for people who own their home (single family dwelling, condo, or apartment) and live there. Homeowners Insurance typically covers the home’s structure [...]
How to Evict a Tenant: Best Practices for the Worst of Times
To evict a tenant requires the best practices of the real estate industry. Because an eviction equals the loss of a tenant’s home, the legal system is very strict. Simply put, an eviction [...]
Understanding Property Management Costs: Fees, Factors, and FAQs
How much do property managers charge? How much do property managers charge? To figure out the cost of property management is simple as, generally speaking, the industry has two styles of fees —a flat [...]