Property Management Blog

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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Blog Post Working with Non-Paying Tenants
By Scott P. Brady - Thursday, April 30, 2020

Working with Non-Paying Tenants

If you have a rental, your tenants did one of three things starting in April: they paid as agreed, made a partial payment, or made no payment at all.  Let’s look at the three actions:They Pay As Agreed.That is great. I understand this pandemic has impacted a wide swath of our ...
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Blog Post What to Expect in Small Claims Court During an Eviction
By Scott P. Brady - Thursday, April 23, 2020

What to Expect in Small Claims Court During an Eviction

When you have to evict a tenant from your rental property anywhere in California, the actual court proceedings will take place in the Superior Court of whatever county houses your rental property. For example, if you have a Long Beach rental property, you’ll have to fi...
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