As companies in San Diego experience layoffs due to COVID-19, more people face the prospect of no longer being able to pay rent. For this reason, knowing what to do as a result of missed rent payments is important. Although rent collection amid COVID-19 can seem overwhelming, there are several possibilities to consider. For one, offering online rent payments can help reduce missed rent payments. In fact, data from an industry report for July 2020 revealed that tenants with on

San Diego CA pet friendly apartment for rent in a gated community. For anyone who’s been searching for a pet friendly rental, here is your chance to do so in a beautiful new home located in the heart of San Diego. From an attached two car garage and an option to use extra space as a bedroom, office, or workout room, this pet friendly apartment is in the center of it all. Located south of Golden Hill, Logan Heights is a community that has been around for a while. In fact, it’s

With so many renters looking for pet-friendly rentals, it only makes sense to consider how allowing pets in your rentals can help you to attract more prospective tenants. But before you do, make sure you have a detailed pet policy in place. By doing so, you can limit your liability if an incident with your tenant’s pet should occur. It’s important to be upfront about any limitations. This can include the types of pets you allow as well as any breed restrictions and size requi

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown every “normal” plan for a loop this year, and fall property maintenance is no different. Right now, landlords must balance social distancing restrictions with maintaining rental units. Easier said than done in the world we live in today. Under normal circumstances, fall property maintenance tasks are easy to address. But there is nothing normal about our current circumstances. From necessary repairs to emergency maintenance, knowing how to con

For the last eight years, Alan Townsend has had the prestigious honor of being named a San Diego Five Star Real Estate Agent. And, this year is no different. Each year, the Five Star Real Estate Agent Program identifies and showcases real estate professionals in a local market with the highest scores in overall satisfaction. Clients based on customer service, integrity, market knowledge, communication and negotiation skills, closing preparation, helpfulness, marketing, and ov

As a California landlord, if you are owed back-rent due to COVID-19 here is some guidance regarding rent collection under the Tenant Relief Act of 2020. Beginning October 5, 2020, you can evict a tenant if they fail to return a COVID-19 related hardship declaration. But before you do, make sure to contact a lawyer to see if your city or county has additional requirements. That being said, as a landlord you have rights just like your tenants. For this reason, we wanted to offe