Property Management Blog

Blog Post Rent Control for All
By Scott P. Brady - Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Rent Control for All

We have been in this real estate recession for less than a year, and already elected officials are caving into tenant demands for rent protection.  Now that the prospect of owning a home has dropped precipitously because home prices have remained firm while interest rates ar...
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Blog Post How Real Estate Recessions Impact Our Owners
By Scott P. Brady - Monday, September 12, 2022

How Real Estate Recessions Impact Our Owners

There is no doubt we are in a different real estate market than we were just a few months ago.  On June 13th, 2022, the stock market dropped almost 4% and mortgage interest rates increased ½ percent in one day, which was the largest increase for one day since they sta...
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Blog Post Inflation, Recession and Property Management
By Scott P. Brady - Friday, June 17, 2022

Inflation, Recession and Property Management

I think we will look back at June 13, 2022, as the tipping point for the next recession. We won’t have an actual recession for a while, because the definition of a recession is two quarters of negative growth, but it now seems inevitable.  We averted one in 2020 when the gover...
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Blog Post Santa Ana's Slippery Rental Control Slope
By Scott P. Brady - Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Santa Ana's Slippery Rental Control Slope

As the end of the eviction moratorium neared and tenants feared of increased rents since rents prices had been frozen for the previous 18 months and non-payment could result in an eviction, the Santa Ana City Council quickly decided to impose stricter rent control than imposed by...
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Blog Post Say No to No Felons
By Scott P. Brady - Sunday, January 3, 2021

Say No to No Felons

It is tempting to think that an owner can deny a tenant approval for their rental simply due to the tenant’s criminal history.  Unfortunately, the answer is both “yes” and “no”.  Fair Housing lawsUnequivocally and categorically it is agains...
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Blog Post Election Round-Up 2020
By Scott P. Brady - Monday, November 9, 2020

Election Round-Up 2020

Well, that was a nail biter.  Almost every political race and every ballot measure was tightly contested.  You undoubtedly have your opinion about the presidential election, but this piece will focus on the ballot measures and political trends that impact your income property i...
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Blog Post COVID Hangover: Which Laws Might Last Beyond the Pandemic?
By Scott P. Brady - Sunday, October 18, 2020

COVID Hangover: Which Laws Might Last Beyond the Pandemic?

During the COVID crisis laws were passed and executive orders made to protect renters from being evicted due to non-payment of rent. Here is a prediction of which laws might last beyond the pandemic and become business as usual:15-Day Notice to QuitThe legislature has talked for ...
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Blog Post Preventative Maintenance Best Practices
By Scott P. Brady - Thursday, September 17, 2020

Preventative Maintenance Best Practices

The best way for California rental property owners to avoid a large maintenance expense is through preventative maintenance. One badly clogged five-dollar air filter can cause five thousand dollars of damage to your air conditioner or your furnace. Preventative maintenance is a m...
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Blog Post Move-in and Move-out Documentation
By Scott P. Brady - Thursday, September 10, 2020

Move-in and Move-out Documentation

At Progressive Property Management, we have been leasing and managing homes in California long enough to know that whoever has the most accurate documentation in small claims court usually wins. If a tenant is bringing a claim against you or disputing the return of a security dep...
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Blog Post Tenant vs. Landlord Maintenance Responsibilities
By Scott P. Brady - Thursday, September 3, 2020

Tenant vs. Landlord Maintenance Responsibilities

While rental property owners are responsible for keeping their homes habitable and safe, not every maintenance issue that arises during the course of a tenancy will be at the expense of the owner. If a resident causes damage or creates an issue that needs to be repaired, it’s t...
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