Specific to Independent Rental Housing Operators, learn the best practices of managing your own rental property.
California’s guidelines for rent increases and entry notices. Continue Reading
Annual security deposit interest requirements Continue Reading
Important updates for Berkeley rental property owners regarding the Annual General Adjustment (AGA) for 2025 and the requirements for serving proper notice of a rent increase. Continue Reading
Navigating the 2025 Annual General Adjustment in a complex rental market. Continue Reading
Key maintenance tasks to keep your property running smoothly and tenants happy during the fall season. Continue Reading
Learn the legal grounds for entering a rental unit, the proper procedure for giving notice, what constitutes tenant harassment, and strategies for handling tenants who interfere with your right to access. Continue Reading
Confused about how long to retain rental applications, leases and other documents pertaining to your rental property? Burdened by heavy boxes and file cabinets full of paper documents? This article provides retention mandate guidance and offers digitization and storage options to enhance efficiency. Continue Reading
Guidance on writing internet marketing ads for your rental units! Continue Reading
Responding, Prioritizing, and Other Considerations Continue Reading
A crucial aspect of property management in Berkeley, the Rental Housing Safety Program, mandates that all rental units regardless of their size are inspected annually to ensure compliance with a list of minimum safety standards. This article provides some tips and guidance. Continue Reading
Building maintenance tips for spring! Continue Reading
Learn how the new security deposit law will impact how you conduct collecting deposits for new leases starting July 1, 2024. Continue Reading
