Who’s Minding the Yard? Landscaping Expectations at Rental Properties in California. When you own a rental property, landscaping might seem like a low-priority line item—until it becomes a liability. Whether it’s dead grass, HOA violations, or neighbor complaints, unmaintained yards can cause real problems. Let’s break down why landscaping is such a complex issue in...

The voucher dilemma and what we think needs to change for property managers and owners, In Part 1 of this series, we outlined the growing disconnect between California’s source-of-income protections and the very real challenges property managers and owners face when working with housing voucher programs. The big question is: Now what? Because ignoring the...

The voucher dilemma and balancing Fair Housing and property realities in California is a real issue. We all know it’s illegal to discriminate against rental applicants based on their source of income. That means property owners must accept housing vouchers—commonly known as Section 8—as a valid form of rent payment. In theory, this is a...

Leaks in a High-Rise Condo: What Residents and Owners Need to Know When it comes to high-rise living, one of the most disruptive and complex maintenance issues is a leak—whether it’s from above, below, or within your own unit. These events often come with a unique cocktail of frustration: restricted access, insurance hurdles, HOA bureaucracy,...