Posts Tagged ‘Long Term Rentals’
FAQ: What Can I Deduct From a Security Deposit in California?
Four deductions are allowed and no others. What normal wear and tear covers, why paint and carpet prorate, and the photo rule that can wipe out a legitimate charge.
Read MoreFAQ: Can I Charge a Pet Deposit in California?
Yes, but a pet deposit is not extra money. It counts against the same one-month cap AB 12 puts on your security deposit, along with key deposits and last month’s rent.
Read MoreFAQ: What Happens If I Don’t Return a Security Deposit on Time in California?
Blow the 21-day deadline and you can lose every deduction, even legitimate ones. Bad faith can cost twice the deposit. Plus the AB 2801 photo rules that carry the same penalty.
Read MoreFAQ: How Long Do I Have to Return a Security Deposit in California?
You have 21 calendar days from move-out to refund the deposit or itemize what you kept. What the statement must contain, why photos are mandatory, and the new 2026 refund rule.
Read MoreNew CA Laws: AB 246, California’s Social Security Eviction Shield, Puts Riverside CA Rental Owners at Risk
California’s AB 246 bars eviction over Social Security income. What the Social Security Eviction Shield changes for Riverside owners, and where the real risk sits.
Read MoreCalifornia’s $1,000 Handyman Rule: What Inland Empire Landlords Need to Know About AB 2622
California raised the handyman limit to $1,000. What an unlicensed handyman can legally do on your rental, and where a licensed contractor becomes mandatory.
Read MoreCalifornia AB628: The Complete Appliance Requirement Guide for Inland Empire Rental Property Investors
The complete guide to California’s AB 628: which rentals need a working stove and refrigerator, when the rules apply, and what good working order actually means.
Read MoreNo-Eviction Guarantee: Why Property Managers Should Pay Attorney Fees During Evictions
Evictions run past $26,000 in the Inland Empire. Why the company that placed the resident should carry the attorney fees, not the owner.
Read MoreNo Hidden Fees – Transparency Required for Riverside CA Property Managers
Hidden fees are the industry’s oldest trick. California now requires disclosure, but here’s the full-disclosure standard owners should expect regardless.
Read MoreShould Property Managers Get Paid When Your Property is Vacant?
Should a property manager collect a fee while your rental sits empty? The numbers behind the incentive problem, and what a performance guarantee fixes.
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