Contra Costa Property Management Blog

What Do Landlords Need to Know About Security Deposits in Contra Costa, CA?

Are you charging security deposits for new tenants? If not, you should be. Security deposits can protect you from paying for damages and unpaid rent yourself.Landlords in Contra Costa, California, need to know a few things before accepting security deposits. The laws are about to...

Why Are My HOA Assessments Increasing?

With the unexpected increase in the U.S. inflation rate, your Homeowners Association (HOA) feels the push to raise fees. These changes cover the climbing costs of services and care needed for your community. But that's not the whole story behind why you're paying more.Int...

The Benefits to Having an HOA

Buying a home requires many considerations, from the neighborhood to the house itself. However, one factor that many people don't consider is the HOA benefits.Many communities and condo buildings have a home owners association. While people may have heard of them, you may not...

Maximizing Efficiency: Why Associations Need Professional Management

Are your HOA board members and volunteers getting enough sleep? If they're juggling too many tasks for your homeowners association, they could burn out. Nearly 30% of adults say they're so stressed most days that they can't function.To support your board and volunteer...

How to Get More Homeowners to Attend More HOA Board Meetings

Your homeowners association may need to increase your HOA fees by 10 to 15% due to inflation. Frustrated residents may decide not to attend board meetings as a result. Low attendance can make it more difficult for members to vote on important matters.Not sure how to increase atte...

Maximizing Participation in HOA Meetings: A Guide for Board Members

Are there a variety of empty seats at your HOA meetings that you wish to fill? HOAs are more popular than ever before, so why is it so difficult to get members to participate?It can be demoralizing to an HOA when members never show up for the meetings. The good news is that there...

Understanding HOA Evictions: A Guide for Homeowners

Understanding HOA Evictions: A Guide for HomeownersHOAs can have plenty of benefits for homeowners, such as maintenance and community amenities. However, facing an HOA can be tricky and scary, especially for serious issues like an eviction.HOA eviction tends to be different from ...

5 Tips for Managing Rental Property Accounting Records

Once the lease ends, you have 21 days to return a security deposit to your tenant. If your accounting records are not in order, this can become challenging. This is one of many reasons you need a rental property accounting system in place.Treat your rental property like a busines...

Evictions in Contra Costa, California: A Guide for Landlords

Landlords get an average income of $97,000 a year. As a landlord, owning a rental property can be very profitable. But bad tenants can make your property management a living nightmare.This is where eviction can be a solution. However, evictions in Contra Costa, California are com...

Is Outsourcing Your Tenant Screening Process a Good Idea?

As a landlord in California, you may have experienced the challenges posed by the new just-cause eviction requirements. Because evicting tenants is harder to do, you've probably had to invest more of your time and money into finding tenants you never plan to evict.Luckily, th...