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How to Prepare Your Carson Rental Property for New Tenants

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Keep the utilities on when the home is vacant, otherwise, you won’t be able to get the necessary work done. This may require you to turn the utility accounts back on in your name. Inspect the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure they are working. Unless you qualify for the small landlord exemption.

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The 5 Different Types of Inspections Every Property Owner Should Carry Out

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In fact, by identifying problems early before they become significant ones, frequent inspections help owners save money. Here, we’ll look more closely at several inspection types. Move-In Inspections It cannot be emphasized how important a thorough move-in inspection is to the renting process.

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The 5 Different Types of Inspections Every Property Owner Should Carry Out

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In fact, by identifying problems early before they become significant ones, frequent inspections help owners save money. Here, we’ll look more closely at several inspection types. Pre-Leasing Inspection Move-In Inspections Move Out Inspections Routine and Seasonal Inspections Drive-by inspection 1.

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Smooth Move-ins and Move-outs: Gardena Property Managers Streamline the Process

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Discuss who is responsible for utilities, pest control, and landscaping. Collect Security Deposits and Other Move-In Funds Accept your tenant’s payment of the security deposit and first month’s rent before they move into your property. You have to send the security deposit back to the tenant within 21 days of them moving out.

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Security Deposit Laws in CA

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With that in mind, always carry out a move-in inspection with your tenant so as to avoid issues later on. What are some of the reasons that can make a landlord retain part or whole of the tenant’s security deposit? As a landlord in California, you can retain part or whole of the tenant’s security deposit for a myriad of reasons.