Consistent and Compliant Screening and Lease Agreements in San Mateo

California has some strict tenant protections in place and new laws around how we screen applications. There’s no learning curve for the team at Bayside Management. We implemented our own legally compliant processes before they were mandated.

Our care and compliance when it comes to screening leads to a risk-free leasing process and our lease agreements are exactly what you need to enjoy peace of mind throughout the entire lease term.

Quality Tenants and Strong Lease Agreements
Protect Your San Mateo Investment

Attracting quality tenants and securing strong lease agreements are essential to protecting your San Mateo investment. Our property management team ensures thorough tenant screening and carefully crafted leases, providing peace of mind and stability. With reliable tenants and clear, legally sound agreements, we safeguard your property and maximize long-term returns.

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Screening Criteria

Establishing clear and consistent rental criteria is essential to ensuring we attract reliable tenants who will care for your property and uphold the terms of their lease agreements. At Bayside Management, we implement a thorough and standardized tenant screening process that helps us identify high-quality applicants every time.

Our screening policies are designed to assess key factors such as credit history, income, and eviction as well as rental history. By establishing and applying these standards consistently, we help protect your investment while reducing the risks of late payments, property damage, or lease violations. With our careful tenant selection process, San Mateo rental property owners have confidence that their rental home is in good hands, supporting long-term profitability and peace of mind.

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Fair Housing

Our tenant screening process is fully automated and thoroughly documented, providing transparency and ensuring compliance with California’s strict fair housing laws. California’s regulations have become increasingly stringent, particularly concerning fair housing practices, application screening, and tenant placement. We stay on top of all legal changes and guidelines to ensure your property meets the highest standards of compliance.

By adhering to these laws, we minimize your risk and protect you from costly legal pitfalls. Our commitment to up-to-date knowledge and meticulous processes ensures that you’re always in line with state and local requirements, giving you confidence throughout the rental process. Let us handle the complexities of legal compliance, so you can focus on the success of your investment.

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Lease Agreements

Once a tenant successfully passes our thorough screening process, we schedule their move-in date, finalize the lease signing, and collect the necessary move-in funds and security deposit. We then conduct a detailed move-in inspection to document the condition of your property before they settle in.

Our strong lease agreements are designed to clearly outline tenant responsibilities, ensuring they are aware of expectations from day one. We take the time to walk through these terms with the tenants, addressing any questions they may have and reinforcing important clauses, so they fully understand their obligations. This proactive approach helps prevent misunderstandings, ensuring a smooth tenancy and protecting your investment throughout the lease term.

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What People Are Saying About Us

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Jul 17, 2025

Google - Nicole Humber

I met with Joseph at Bayside Management & Leasing to introduce our restoration services, and I really appreciated how kind and welcoming he was. I the team at Bayside get approached by contractors constantly, but he took the time to connect and showed genuine interest in having the right resources for his properties. His professionalism and kindness stood out something you don’t always come across in this industry. Grateful for the opportunity to connect.

Jul 14, 2025

Google - Jim VT

Joanelle Russell does a great job handling my apartments! She is always very responsive to emails and handles problems quickly day or night, weekday or weekend. I feel honored to have her handling my property. One time she got in a scrap for me with the Marin County Tax Collector and got me a cash refund. This was above-and-beyond any contractual agreement she had. It demonstrates her good character. (Hard to find.) She has been my property manager for 10+ years, and I am not easy to get along with.

Jun 25, 2025

Google - Joni Frasson

Happy with Bayside, particularly Joanelle Russell. She's the best!

Mar 23, 2025

Google - Pez Nikpour

Great comminication and smooth process!

Feb 20, 2025

Google - Thomas Harrington

Bayside has, for two decades now, always acted professionally in managing my properties. But that is not all. They interact with me on a level that is even more personal than just professional. I always get a quick and timely response to my questions and concerns, and their actions and decisions have always reflected my concern for the welfare of my client, the tenants, while still being tailored to my situation as a landlord.

Feb 20, 2025

Google - Christian Huff

Justin and the team have been incredible in managing my investment property. Very proactive and great communication

Jan 17, 2025

Google - Ed Heneveld

Dylan responds immediately, keeps contact with tenant, arranges repairs and other maintenance with solid workers. makes my life easier.

Oct 18, 2024

Google - Marguerite Ann Young

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Google - Catherine McShane

Aug 21, 2024

Google - Enesi Diaz

We are very happy with the house, we thank you for it, it is beautiful and we feel very good living here, thank you.

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Want to Learn More?

If you’d like to learn more about our properties and what it’s like to work with Bayside Management, get in touch. We’d be happy to talk more about our rental properties, our application requirements, and our leasing process.