Property Management Guide
One Vendor vs. Five: What Actually Changes When You Consolidate Maintenance
Five contractors on a roster isn't a strategy, it's an accumulation. Here's what actually changes when a property manager consolidates to one.
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Industry Update
Why Property Managers Are Struggling to Find Reliable Maintenance Vendors
A National Apartment Association survey found finding high quality vendors and tracking them effectively are the two biggest operational headaches property managers face.
Operations
Does California Require Landlords to Provide a Stove and Refrigerator?
Yes, as of January 1, 2026. AB 628 made working stoves and refrigerators part of California's legal habitability standard, and the trigger rules catch more leases than most landlords expect.
Turnover & Make-Ready
Skipping a Move Out Photo in California Can Cost a Landlord the Entire Security Deposit
AB 2801 requires timestamped photos at move in, move out, and after repairs. Miss a step and the deduction may not survive a dispute.
Industry Update
California Landlords Must Now Clean Up Wildfire Smoke and Ash Before Tenants Return
SB 610 makes disaster remediation a landlord's statewide legal duty, covering smoke, ash, mold, and more. A rental unit is presumed uninhabitable until it's cleared.
Property Management Guide
How Often Should a Landlord Inspect a Rental Property?
Landlords should inspect an occupied rental every three to six months, plus move-in and move-out, with 24 to 48 hours written notice. Here's how to set a schedule that catches problems early without crossing into a tenant's privacy.
Turnover & Make-Ready
Why Turnkey Services Are Winning the Apartment Turnover Race in 2026
The average apartment sits vacant for 34 to 41 days between residents, and turnover costs are climbing. Here's where that time actually goes and why more operators are consolidating turns under a single crew.
Industry Update
REO Property Inventory Is Climbing Again in 2026
Completed foreclosures rose 33% in the first half of 2026, pushing REO inventory higher for the twelfth straight month. Here's what's behind the rise and what it means for preservation work.
Industry Update
What California's New Property Inspection Deadline Means for Building Owners
California's SB 326 and SB 721 balcony inspection deadline has passed, and non-compliant properties are already exposed to penalties, lawsuits, and lost insurance protection. Here's what the deadline actually requires and what comes next.