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What Are The Benefits Of Building A Positive Tenant-Property Manager Relationship?

What Are The Benefits Of Building A Positive Tenant-Property Manager Relationship?

Last month we covered how to communicate with your property manager to get a repair for your rental.  This month, I’d like to expand on this topic to cover the benefits of building a robust tenant-property manager relationship.  Here are some of the key advantages More efficient Issue Resolution: A strong relationship fosters open communication, […]

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How To Communicate With A Property Management Company When You Need A Repair

How To Communicate With A Property Management Company When You Need A Repair

    When you rent where you live, your landlord is usually responsible for maintenance and repairs under California law. Many landlords use a property management company, such as The Cal Agents, to provide their tenants with solutions to those needs.  In our experience, when it comes to requesting repairs or maintenance from a property […]

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Impact of the Alameda County Eviction Moratorium

Eviction moratorium instituted in Alameda County are laws put in place to protect tenants from being evicted during specific periods, such as during the pandemic. The purpose of these laws is to ensure that people have a safe and stable place to live, particularly during times of crisis. While these laws may have positive effects […]

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“Should I Replace My Light Switch With a Dimmer Switch?”

“Should I Replace My Light Switch With a Dimmer Switch?”

Dimmer Switch For Rental Properties: Should I Replace Them? The Bay Area is a highly competitive market, period. If you are a landlord or property owner, you may have thought about installing dimmer switches in your property thinking that it’s a good idea. Dimmer switches provide dwellers with full control of the amount of desired [...]
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7 Fall home maintenance tips for the Bay Area

7 Fall home maintenance tips for the Bay Area

Fall is upon us! The temperature took a huge dip this week and the fog is starting to roll in to stay. Here are a few home maintenance items that you can do to get your home ready for Fall/Winter. Clean and inspect your fireplace Fall/Winter is all about cider and hot cocoa by the [...]
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How To Avoid Getting Sued In The Leasing Process

How To Avoid Getting Sued In The Leasing Process

How To Avoid Getting Sued In The Leasing Process In our previous blog titled, "How Quickly Can You Rent Out My Unit in the Bay Area", we talked a little bit about our process and how long it takes. We even touched upon the difference between using a professional property management company vs. DIY rental [...]
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How does COVID 19 impact my rental property?

If you follow real estate news, I am sure you have read the bay area home prices are growing in double digits even during the COVID 19 pandemic. The home affordability problem is exacerbated while people are most vulnerable. Fortunately, home sales is only one side of the housing equation. The other side of the [...]
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