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Practical guidance on property management, leasing, and California rental law for owners and residents on the Highway 4 corridor.
Aug 14, 2026East Bay Rental Market
Landlord Insurance in California: A Housing Provider's Guide
What landlord insurance covers, what it costs in California, and when an umbrella policy makes sense. A plain-English guide for East Contra Costa housing providers protecting a rental.
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Aug 11, 2026California Rental Law
Selling a Rental Property With Tenants in It: A California Owner's Guide
You can sell a tenant-occupied rental, and California rental law shapes every step: the lease survives the sale, selling is not just cause to evict, and showings require real notice. The four paths, the compliance traps, and how to decide between them.
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Aug 11, 2026Owner Strategy & Investing
What's Included in a Property Management Fee? (And What Should Never Surprise You)
The percentage is only the headline. What a monthly management fee should include, which add-on charges are normal, which ones deserve questions, and how to calculate the true annual cost before you sign a management agreement.
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Aug 11, 2026California Rental Law
California Landlord Laws in 2026: The Complete Guide for Rental Owners
Every California rental law that applies in 2026, on one page: AB 1482 rent caps, the AB 12 deposit ceiling, 10-court-day eviction windows, AB 628 appliance rules, SB 610 emergency duties, and the AB 325 pricing-software ban. A rental law map for East Contra Costa owners, with the deep guide linked for each rule.
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Aug 6, 2026California Rental Law
Top Property Management Companies in Pittsburg, CA (2026)
How the property management companies serving Pittsburg, CA compare in 2026: local presence, fees, tenant screening, and California compliance support. Published by the only company on the list headquartered in Pittsburg.
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Aug 6, 2026California Rental Law
Top Property Management Companies in Antioch, CA (2026)
How the property management companies serving Antioch, CA compare in 2026: pricing accuracy in East County's deepest rental market, fees, screening, and California compliance support.
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Aug 3, 2026Maintenance & Property Care
SB 721 Balcony Inspections in 2026: What Owners of 3+ Unit Buildings Need to Know Now
California's SB 721 balcony inspection deadline passed on January 1, 2026. What owners of buildings with three or more units should do now: inspections, repairs, the 120-day window, and the six-year cycle, explained calmly.
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Jul 31, 2026California Rental Law
Top Property Management Companies in Bay Point, CA (2026)
How the property management companies serving Bay Point, CA compare in 2026: local coverage, fees, tenant screening, and the county-jurisdiction compliance knowledge that comes with Bay Point's unincorporated status. Includes helpful questions to ask before you sign.
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Jul 31, 2026Owner Strategy & Investing
California Security Deposit Rules in 2026: AB 12, AB 2801, and the 21-Day Clock
California security deposit rules for 2026, explained for landlords: the AB 12 one-month cap and its small-landlord exception, the AB 2801 photo documentation requirements, and the 21-day refund timeline, with a quick-reference list.
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Jul 30, 2026California Rental Law
Top Property Management Companies in Oakley, CA (2026)
How the property management companies serving Oakley, CA compare in 2026: local coverage, fees, tenant screening, and the AB 1482 timing knowledge that Oakley's newer housing stock demands. Includes the five questions to ask any Oakley manager before you sign.
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Jul 28, 2026California Rental Law
Top Property Management Companies in Brentwood, CA (2026)
How the property management companies serving Brentwood, CA compare in 2026: local track record, HOA and HOPA community expertise, fees, tenant screening, and California compliance support. Includes the five questions to ask any Brentwood manager before you sign.
Read articleJul 20, 2026East Bay Rental Market
How to Find the Best Property Manager in Antioch, CA: What Actually Matters
Antioch is East Contra Costa's largest rental market, and it attracts management companies of every kind, including remote operators. Here is the framework local landlords use to separate strong managers from weak ones, plus what to verify before you sign.
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About this blog
- What topics does the Croskey blog cover?
- We publish practical guides on California rental law, East Contra Costa market trends, tenant screening, maintenance, and property management strategy for owners along the Highway 4 corridor.
- How often is the blog updated?
- New posts are published regularly, including timely updates when California rental legislation changes. Subscribe or bookmark this page to stay current on rules that affect your rental.
- Is the content written by licensed property managers?
- Yes. All posts are written or reviewed by Wolfgang Croskey, Broker of Record, DRE #01708438, with over a decade of experience managing rentals in East Contra Costa County.
- Can I find posts about a specific city or topic?
- Use the category filter above the post grid to browse by topic - California Rental Law, East Bay Rental Market, Maintenance, Leasing, and more. Each category page also has its own URL.
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