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May 31, 2016
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Humphreys by the Bay Summer Music Concerts

Nothing says summer like an outdoor concert at Humphreys by the Bay.  Whether your sitting in your kayak or sailboat, enjoying the tunes, or lucky enough to stay the night at the hotel—this venue just can’t be beat.  Print out our handy calendar, find your favorite band (or two) and book at date for some musical summertime fun! Humphrey’s calendar summer 2016    
May 11, 2016

How far should you go when trying to collect rent?

One of the thorns in any property manager’s side is the issue of collecting rent from tenants who are behind on payments.  While some of the regulations can be challenging to read, it is imperative the you know the state and federal laws that cover this issue.  PropertyManager.com has posted a good article on this topic that includes links to detailed information sources. One simple step that the article suggests […]
April 25, 2016
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New flood maps for San Diego County

The FEMA Flood Map Service Center (MSC) is the official public source for flood hazard information produced in support of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).  As of April 5th, there are new flood maps for San Diego County, in particular Escondido, Imperial Beach and San Diego. These maps show properties that may be in a floodplain, where it may be required for the homeowner to have flood insurance. Click […]
April 13, 2016
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How to handle complaints from renters

Property Managers are always working on client (tenant) relations and retention. Therefore, one of the most important facets of their role is to handle all complaints in a timely and professional manner.  Here are some tips from PropertyManager.com on how to handle complaints from tenants. Document the complaint or issue immediately. While we all are sure that we’ll remember something, during the course of a very busy day things such […]
March 9, 2016

New information on homeowner rights during a short sale

If you are considering a short sale of your home (or have completed a short sale), there is a recent California Supreme Court opinion that you should review. The gist is that a bank can’t collect a deficiency judgment when it agrees to a short sale in lieu of foreclosure. Banks can’t agree to a short sale to a third party, then seek the difference of the balance of the loan […]
March 1, 2016
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Bed Bugs and the Law in California

Bed bugs are a fact of life.  And California property managers should know what their obligations are in terms of keeping their properties safe from these pests. The law requires landlords to provide a clean premise, free of vermin.  Read the specifics of the law here. A property manager should also have a clear action plan in place to deal with bed bug issues.  Here are some guidelines to create […]
February 9, 2016

Should you run criminal background checks on potential tenants?

If you are a landlord or property manager, you are probably screening potential tenants with employment history and credit checks. But are you running criminal background checks?  If not, you may want to consider adding these screenings to your application procedures. Click here to read the complete article on PropertyManager.com. If you’re ready to start running criminal and sex offender background checks on applicants, here are a few pointers from […]
January 22, 2016
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What are San Diego’s renters looking for in their next apartment?

The National Multifamily Housing Council recently completed a report asking renters what amenities were most important to them.  A specific San  Diego report asked 1,810 renters that question.  So here is what they are looking for: 1.  Ability to use the internet to pay rent. 2.  Ability to use Internet tools for both rent payment and landlord communications. 3.  In-unit washer and dryer. 4.  Pet friendly homes. 5.  Walkable location. Read […]
January 11, 2016

7 resident retention ideas for the new year

Property managers are always looking for ways to retain both residents and good staff members.  Here are 7 tips and ideas from an article on PropertyManager.com  Many of these tips are simple and inexpensive, but the positive goodwill they create will go a long way.  Make a resolution to implement at least a few of these ideas in the next few months and see what your results are.   The […]
December 4, 2015
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New things happening in Point Loma

Lots of new things are happening in Point Loma! #1: First up is the Fantasy on Ice skating rink that has been relocated from downtown San Diego to Liberty Station.  The skating rink benefits Rady Children’s Hospital, and a skate here is a great way to help a cause and have a great time. More details can be found here. When: November 19, 2015 – January 3, 2016 Cost: Adult-$14, Child-$12, […]