Can a Landlord Require Renters Insurance in California?
Requiring renters insurance is one of the cheapest ways to protect an Orange County rental — but only if the lease clause is written right. Here’s what California law allows, the coverage limits worth requiring, and the gaps it won’t cover.
AB 2801: California’s New Move-In/Move-Out Photo Rule for Landlords
California’s AB 2801 changed the rules on security-deposit documentation — landlords now have to photograph the unit at specific points to justify deductions. Here’s what the law requires, why it protects you as much as your tenant, and how to build it into your process.
What to Do When Your California Tenant Won’t Pay Rent
A missed rent payment isn’t automatically an eviction — but the clock starts, and what you do in the first two weeks matters. Here’s the calm, step-by-step approach I take when a California tenant stops paying, and how to protect yourself before it escalates.
How to Read a Property Management Agreement: 7 Red Flags for Orange County Landlords
A property management agreement is the one document that decides how much control — and money — you keep. I walk through the seven clauses I’d flag before any Orange County owner signs, and the exact questions to ask when a manager gets cagey.