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May 29, 2026California Rental Law
Who regulates property managers in California: which agency handles which problem
No single agency regulates property managers in California. The DRE handles licensing, broker conduct and trust accounts; courts handle deposits and fees; code enforcement handles repairs; the Civil Rights Department and HUD handle discrimination; and Antioch and Concord run local rent programs. What each door can and cannot do, the license and trust-account rules in the Business and Professions Code, how to verify a manager, and how to file a complaint.
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May 8, 2026Maintenance & Property Care
Can Property Management Companies Charge for Maintenance? (California Guide)
Yes, property management companies in California can charge maintenance fees, coordination fees, and vendor markups, but the rules matter. What East Bay landlords need to know before signing a management agreement.
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Apr 23, 2026California Rental Law
California Marijuana Laws and Tenant Rights: A Complete Guide for Landlords and Tenants
Recreational cannabis is legal in California, but a lease can still ban smoking and growing in a rental. What California law lets owners restrict, and where federal law fits.
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Apr 21, 2026Maintenance & Property Care
Best Practices for Handling Tenant Maintenance Requests
Managing a rental property effectively requires more than just collecting rent; it demands a high standard of property upkeep and a streamlined approach to tenant maintenance requests. At Croskey Real Estate, we believe that the secret to long-term tenant satisfaction and asset protection lies in a professional maintenance workflow. In this guide, we break down
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Apr 17, 2026Company News
The Forge Method: A New Way to Design Property Management Processes
Property management runs on checklists. Every company in this industry has them. Binders full of them. Software full of them. “When a tenant submits a maintenance request, do steps 1 through 14.” Nobody asks why those 14 steps exist. Nobody asks whether step 6 is there because it serves the tenant or because someone got
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Dec 8, 2025California Rental Law
A Better Renting Experience in California: What Tenants Can Expect Today
California’s rental laws continue to evolve to provide clearer expectations for both tenants and housing providers. Today, the focus is on creating balanced, transparent, and predictable renting experiences, something that benefits everyone involved. At Croskey Real Estate, we pride ourselves on processes that protect tenants from unexpected surprises
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Oct 15, 2025California Rental Law
CCP 1167 and AB 2347: California's Unlawful Detainer Response Window Is Now 10 Court Days
California AB 2347 extended the unlawful detainer response window from 5 to 10 court days under CCP Section 1167, effective 2025. What East Bay landlords must document now to stay compliant with the updated eviction timeline.
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Oct 10, 2025California Rental Law
AB 628 in Effect: A Landlord’s Guide to Compliance in East Contra Costa
California’s rental housing landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the passage of Assembly Bill 628 (AB 628). Signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom and in effect since January 1, 2026, this legislation redefines habitability standards for rental properties, creating new obligations for landlords across the state. For property owners in East
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Oct 9, 2025Company News
How to Vet a Property Manager in East Contra Costa: Questions to Ask
The license check, what NARPM membership means, and eight questions to ask a California property manager, with what a good answer and a red flag sound like.
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Oct 6, 2025East Bay Rental Market
How accurate is Zillow's Rent Zestimate? What it uses, where it misses in East Contra Costa, and how we price a home
Zillow's Rent Zestimate is a proprietary automated estimate built from public records, home attributes and nearby rental listings, and Zillow calls it a starting point. Where it misses in East Contra Costa (micro-location, asking versus leased rents, condition, timing, non-standard homes), what a small miss costs, what Croskey's own instant rent range is and is not, how a comparable-rent analysis sets the number, and a five-minute check for owners pricing on their own.
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Sep 22, 2025Leasing & Tenant Screening
What Property Management Services Handle Tenant Screening and Leasing in East Contra Costa County?
Becoming (or staying) a landlord in East Contra Costa County means more than collecting rent. It means finding qualified tenants, leasing quickly, and using a screening process that protects your rental property investment. For property owners in Pittsburg, Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, Bay Point, and Concord, tenant placement is often the most stressful and highest-risk part
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Aug 28, 2025Company News
Wolfgang Croskey at FUTURE 2026: 3 AI Agents, 0 Developers
The FUTURE 2026 session 3 AI Agents, 0 Developers, listed on the official agenda for September 29, 2026, and what rental owners can ask about AI.
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