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Feb 17, 2023California Rental Law
What Is California's AB 1482? A 2026 Guide for Housing Providers
California is known for having some of the strictest tenant protection laws in the country, and the California Tenant Protection Act (AB-1482) is no exception. This law, which went into effect on January 1, 2020, limits the amount landlords can raise rents and imposes restrictions on when housing providers can evict tenants for specific reasons….
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Feb 17, 2023East Bay Rental Market
Living trust vs. LLC for a California rental: which problem are you solving?
A living trust keeps a rental out of probate and its fee schedule; an LLC separates liability but costs $800 a year plus formalities. Reassessment, Prop 19, and lender rules decide which one fits your Contra Costa rental.
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Aug 10, 2022Maintenance & Property Care
Vacant Rental, Squatters and Break-Ins in California: What an Owner Can Do
What California law says about squatters and break-ins at a vacant rental: the trespass statute, what an owner must not do, vacancy insurance, and how to secure the home.
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May 7, 2022Maintenance & Property Care
A Renter's Guide: Insurance, Maintenance, and Your Lease in East Contra Costa
Renters insurance, who fixes what, and the California habitability rules for tenants in East Contra Costa, with the Civil Code sections that set them.
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Apr 29, 2022Maintenance & Property Care
Should you have your Pittsburg, CA home inspected prior to listing?
When it comes to selling your Pittsburg home, first impressions matter, and so does buyer confidence. One way sellers are gaining an edge in today’s competitive market is by ordering a pre-listing home inspection. While not required, it can make the selling process smoother, faster, and often more profitable. What Is a Pre-Listing Inspection?
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Mar 21, 2022Leasing & Tenant Screening
How tenant screening works in California: what applicants and owners can expect
Tenant screening in California means written criteria applied the same way to every file, verifiable information, and documented decisions. The fee rules in Civil Code 1950.6, the alternative-evidence path for assistance recipients, the adverse-action notice, and the step-by-step process Croskey runs in East Contra Costa, from both chairs.
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Mar 21, 2022California Rental Law
How to Protect Your Pittsburg Home from Tenant Damage
(Pittsburg, Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, Bay Point, Concord) 1) Start with rock-solid screening (and stick to written criteria) Quality residents cause fewer headaches. We use objective criteria and verify everything: ● Income & employment (with docs you can trust) ● Credit, background, and eviction checks ● Prior housing provider
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Mar 21, 2022East Bay Rental Market
What Property Management Costs in Contra Costa County in 2026
The monthly management fee is only one line item. What property management actually costs in Contra Costa County in 2026: typical ranges, verified public pricing from local companies, the fees to ask about, and how to calculate the real annual cost before you sign.
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Mar 18, 2022Leasing & Tenant Screening
Advance Preparation Helps You Support Tenants Who Need Extra Attention
You may be the lucky person doing Pittsburg residential real estate investing who never has to manage a tenant who needs extra attention. However, regardless of the care with which you screen tenants, the greater probability is that you’ll work with a tenant who needs frequent contact from time to time. These advanced planning tips will help you work with those tenants….
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Sep 16, 2021For Renters
Moving Out of California Checklist: DMV, Taxes & Utilities
Moving out of California comes with more than packing boxes. Use this quick paperwork checklist to handle your DMV address change or out-of-state notice, tax records, utilities, mail forwarding, proof of your new residency, and final California account cleanup before you leave. 1. Proving Residency in Your New State Before you can set up utilities
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