by Marissa Barajas | Jan 25, 2024 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Fires have always been a risk in California, and recently we’re seeing that they can be even more damaging and devastating than we ever expected. So, what happens when your Santa Rosa rental property is damaged in a fire? What can you do to protect yourself and your...
by Marissa Barajas | Jan 11, 2024 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
A property that’s ready for the Santa Rosa rental market is clean, functioning, and attractive. It’s ready for tenants to move right in. This is the condition your rental home must be in before you begin listing it, showing it to tenants, or collecting applications. ...
by Marissa Barajas | Dec 28, 2023 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Handling evictions in Santa Rosa can be difficult, especially since new laws were passed and the eviction moratorium came and went during the COVID-19 pandemic. The way you handle your eviction will depend on the type of eviction you’re pursuing. Our team at Prestige...
by Marissa Barajas | Dec 14, 2023 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Screening tenants in California is not as simple as it is in other states. While landlords everywhere have to follow the same federal fair housing rules, California has its own laws, and they are actually stricter than what’s found in the federal Fair Housing Act. ...
by Marissa Barajas | Nov 30, 2023 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Increasing your tenant retention is one of the best things you can do as an investment property owner. It creates a sense of stability for your rental property, and it also saves you money. You’re avoiding long vacancies, and you’re not paying for the turnover costs...
by Marissa Barajas | Nov 16, 2023 | Owner Education, Property Management Education
Landlords and tenants in Santa Rosa sign a lease agreement so that both parties understand exactly how long the residency will last. Typically, a lease is for a one-year period. Sometimes, it’s longer and in rare situations, it might be shorter. There’s always a start...