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The Importance of Hiring and Working with Licensed Contractors

Bay Property Management Group

Working with licensed contractors is vital if you’re not very skilled in these areas. Today, we’re reviewing when to hire licensed contractors and why working with them is so important. Contents of This Article: Why Do You Need Licensed Contractors? Without a Licensed Professional How Can a Property Management Company Help?

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California’s New Real Estate Laws for 2025: What Investors Need to Know

Beach Front Property Management

Inspections must be conducted by licensed engineers, architects, or building inspectors. Key Laws: SB 584 (Short-Term Rental Licensing & Taxes) Requires STR owners to register with local governments. Short-term rental owners can streamline operations by meeting new licensing requirements.

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6 proven ways to prevent rental fraud at your multifamily properties

Yardi Breeze

Sometimes, simply presenting automated rental fraud prevention technology in the online leasing workflow will deter would-be fraudsters. Its all too easy for leasing staff to miss fraud warnings on a credit report. The survey found that 50% prefer online leasing, and 30% could go either way. But is that realistic?

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Why you should use the Activity Feed to take notes in Yardi Breeze

Yardi Breeze

unit inspection, pest control, lease renewal, rent increase). Generally speaking, the Notes field is ideal for static information, or data that is unlikely to change, such as license plate numbers, pet registration, etc. Hit Submit when youre done. Set recurring tasks The Activity Feed lets you set reminders for recurring tasks (e.g.,

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Are Pet Deposits Refundable? What You Need to Know

Bay Property Management Group

Once the dust settles and your lease has finished, are pet deposits refundable? You Meet All Lease Terms If your landlord has found you followed the lease agreement (e.g., Have a Better Rental Experience with Professionals In summary, pet deposits are typically refundable, although local laws and lease terms may vary.

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How California Leasing Property Management Makes Maintenance Stress-Free

California Leasing & Management

At California Leasing Property Management , we take full responsibility for handling maintenance issues , so you dont have to. Trusted Vendor Network Quality Repairs at Competitive Prices Weve built strong relationships with licensed, insured, and highly-rated contractors in Santa Clarita and the San Fernando Valley.

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The Importance of an Accurate Rental Application

American Apartment Owners Association

Driver’s License/ID number. All applicants over the age of 18 must be on the lease and should be screened. This statement can be used in a lease termination or eviction if the tenant misrepresents information on the application. The date of birth is used to search criminal and other sources used in background screenings.