Posts Filed Under: Rent

There is no “simple” answer to this question at this time. There are many factors to consider such as ever changing laws on all three levels of government, timing and the location of your rental property. This guide will help you consider all angles before taking on the risk of increasing rent during the pandemic. ..Read More

Updated 6/3/24 Experienced landlords know they need to screen applicants in terms of their ability to pay rent on a timely basis, and know they are not allowing someone onto their property with a criminal background that could potentially impact other tenants.  California Law places certain limitations on the rental application fees that can be ..Read More

Wondering whether rent should include utilities? Explore practical tips to address this common question and decide what works best for your rental property.

Is accepting rent payments online via credit cards the right move for landlords? Explore the pros, cons, and best practices to streamline rent collection in the digital age.

California Assembly Bill 1482, also known as the Tenant Protection Act, imposes statewide rent control and just-cause eviction rules on many rental properties. This legislation impacts landlords by limiting annual rent increases and restricting eviction reasons, requiring careful compliance to avoid legal issues.

Los Angeles offers Cost Recovery and Rent Adjustment Programs to help landlords manage expenses while staying compliant with rent control laws. Learn how these programs work and how to take advantage of them.

Prorating rent ensures tenants pay only for the days they occupy the property during a partial month. To calculate, divide the monthly rent by the total days in the month and multiply by the number of days the tenant will occupy the unit.

Believe it or not, raising the rent is an art, just like a majority of other aspects of property management. One needs to consider a number of issues prior to raising the rent and unfortunately most of them are human elements. For example, there is always the fear of losing the tenant or causing a ..Read More

Setting the right rental price is key to attracting tenants while maximizing your investment return. Research comparable rentals in your area, consider your property’s unique features, and factor in expenses to determine a competitive, profitable rate.

Raising rent isn’t an easy task for landlords because it requires a combination of effective business skills, cordial relations with the tenants, marketing research to evaluate the current, true value of your rental unit, and doing the rent increase in full compliance with California Landlord-Tenant laws regarding rent increases. It doesn’t matter if you are ..Read More