We often get calls from property owners who are moving away for a short period of time, and they want to rent out their homes furnished. Today, we are addressing that question and explaining why it’s best to rent a property that’s unfurnished. Essentially, furnished...
Today we are talking about the property insurance requirements for landlords. This is a complicated topic, so we are breaking it out into two parts. This blog is Part One, which will be a general explanation of the insurance you need when you’re renting out your...
If you want to be a good landlord in San Francisco, there are five simple rules that can help you be successful. Timely Rent Payments Make sure your tenants are paying rent on time. Charge a late fee when the money comes in after the due date. Don’t let your tenants...
Property owners often ask me if they need to upgrade their properties before they put them on the rental market or when they’re between tenants. They want to know if it’s important to remodel kitchens and bathrooms. Generally, I tell people that if they have to ask,...
Our topic today is the 614 Notice and whether you need to use it when you’re renting out your home in San Francisco. A 614 Notice is a legal notice that a San Francisco landlord would serve to tenants when you have a roommate situation and one of the original...
Our topic today is renters insurance. The latest lease agreement written by the San Francisco Apartment Association now has a clause in it that requires tenants to obtain renters insurance. That’s the lease we use and most of the San Francisco landlords we work with...
