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

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

What is property management? A question that comes to mind as a landlord. In simple terms, property management is the management of residential property. Typically it involves securing renters, collecting rents, maintaining the property and complying with laws and regulations. A good property management company will see to it that preventive maintenance is at the forefront of everything they do. That said, the exact responsibilities will vary based on the type of property bei

Fair housing testing is a way to test for housing discrimination. It’s a form of mystery shopping where testers pose as prospective renters by inquiring about a rental property for example. These testers who pose as applicants, document the treatment they receive from housing providers for the purpose of determining whether they are complying with the federal Fair Housing Act. At any given time, the Fair Housing Testing Program run by the Department of Justice conducts numero