by Joseph Denoia | Jun 11, 2021 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
The Tenant Protection Act of 2019 went into effect in January of 2020, and the parts of this law that gained the most attention revolved around rent control and just cause eviction. The legislation prohibits an owner of residential property, during any 12 month period, from increasing the rental rate more than 5 percent plus the cost of living increase, or 10 percent; whichever is lower. It also requires landlords to have a just cause for evicting a tenant – nonpayment of rent, for example.
by Joseph Denoia | Aug 2, 2019 | Owner Education, Property Management Education, San Francisco Greater Bay Area Property Management Education
Many owners wonder why they should hire a property manager for their investment property. We often hear questions like: How much do property managers charge? If the owner is living out of state, who is going to run their investment property? What kind of services does...
by Joseph Denoia | Nov 28, 2017 | Owner Education, Property Management Education, San Francisco Greater Bay Area Property Management Education
As you may remember, in November of 2016, Prop 64 passed, making it legal to purchase and smoke marijuana in California. However, the federal government still considers it a controlled substance, which means it has to be regulated. Today, we are discussing how it is...
by Joseph Denoia | Nov 21, 2017 | Owner Education, Property Management Education, San Francisco Greater Bay Area Property Management Education
If your tenant has an emotional support dog or a service animal, you need to know how to handle that situation, and how it differs from having a pet. Today, we’re talking about ESAs – or Emotional Support Animals. Definition of a Service Animal What is a service...
by Joseph Denoia | Dec 13, 2016 | Owner Education, Property Management Education, San Francisco Greater Bay Area Property Management Education
There are some new government regulations in San Mateo regarding water heaters and their efficiency. As of April 16, 2015, the government imposed new manufacturing regulations upon water heaters. Newly fabricated water heaters must meet a higher efficiency standard....
by Joseph Denoia | Nov 30, 2016 | Owner Education, Property Management Education, San Francisco Greater Bay Area Property Management Education
When you own San Mateo rental property, you need to understand the why and how of security deposits. Security deposits are strictly regulated by state and local laws. It’s important for you to know these laws, otherwise you can get into trouble. Property Management...