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...
by Joseph Denoia | Oct 18, 2016 | Owner Education, Property Management Education, San Francisco Greater Bay Area Property Management Education
As a landlord, you have a fundamental responsibility to adhere to habitability requirements. You need to keep your property in good condition so your tenants can live there safely. Most owners don’t always know about this legal responsibility, so today we’re talking...
by Joseph Denoia | Oct 13, 2016 | Owner Education, Property Management Education, San Francisco Greater Bay Area Property Management Education
Understanding how to properly screen an applicant is a major part of San Mateo property management. You might feel you have a good sense of people and when you show a residence, the prospective tenants like it and you like them, so you give them an application. It...
by Jeff Hacker | Jan 6, 2016 | Owner Education, Property Management Education, San Francisco Greater Bay Area Property Management Education
In a previous blog, we spoke about the move in inspection and the importance of it being clear, concise, detailed and accurate. During the move out inspection, you’ll be referring to that report, and if you did your homework up front, the move out inspection should go...
by Jeff Hacker | Dec 29, 2015 | Owner Education, Property Management Education, San Francisco Greater Bay Area Property Management Education
Today we are talking about the move in inspection report. I cannot over-emphasize the importance of an accurately completed move in inspection report that is signed and dated by you and your tenant. It’s mandatory that you and your tenant both sign these forms. The...
by Jeff Hacker | Dec 17, 2015 | Owner Education, Property Management Education, San Francisco Greater Bay Area Property Management Education
Today we’re talking about service and assistance animals. This is a relatively new area that landlords have to grapple with and it applies only to residential housing. Numerous federal laws regulate housing, specifically in regard to people with disabilities. In an...