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New Smoke Detector Law in California

Real Property Management Choice

SB1394 requiring 10 year batteries in all new smoke detectors in California by January 1, 2014 was revoked. Here are the details: July 1, 2014. Exception: If anyone (retailers, wholesalers, managing agents, contractors, property owners) has the older models (not a 10 year battery), they may continue to install them until July 1, 2015.

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New Laws for LA Landlords

Real Property Management Choice

Evictions for Los Angeles and Long Beach This law became effective 1st Sept 2014. Smoke Alarms This law became effective 1st July 2014. 745, all smoke alarms sold in California starting 1st July 2014 will have a non-replaceable, non-removable battery and capable of powering the smoke alarm for at least 10 years.

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Why Hiring a Property Manager is an Investment.

Authority Property Management

A property manager will also manage the relationships that you have with your maintenance workers and contractors. In 2014, they handled over a thousand rental units. A property manager will also bring conflict resolution to situations that require it. We have over 20 combined years of experience in property management.

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LA On-Site Property Manager Compensation 2016

Real Property Management Choice

First of all, the resident manager is an employee and generally cannot be an independent contractor. Sick Leave “The Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014.” Beginning July 1, 2015, employee who works in California for 30 days or more per year will get paid sick days. Please referral to [link].

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Buying A Vacation Rental

Lifty Life

To do this grab some quotes from contractors, look for costs on MLS listings, and understand the fees of OTA sites. Get quotes from local contractors. This assumes you do the work yourself, grab quotes from contractors in the area for a quote on their service. Hot tubs cost about $700 to maintain.

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