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Avoid Costly Legal Risks | Property Management Compliance in California

Beach Front Property Management

If you own or operate a multifamily property in California, compliance is non-negotiable. our team is frequently asked to correct non-compliance issues that could have been avoided with a proactive compliance strategy. Managing leases without managing legal exposure can lead to significant financial and reputational damage.

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What Is A Rent Ledger & Why Would You Need One?

Bay Property Management Group

A rent ledger. But what exactly is a rent ledger, and why should you care? Main Takeaways A rent ledger is a document that tracks all rent payments, including amounts, dates, and methods, providing a clear financial overview for landlords. What Does a Rent Ledger Include? One tool that can help?

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Understanding California’s New Rent Reporting Law AB 2747 A Guide for Landlords

American Apartment Owners Association

AB 2747 is a California rent law designed to make Rent Reporting more accessible, helping Renters build credit while setting clear guidelines for Landlords. Rent is one of the largest recurring expenses for most people, yet it has historically not been reflected in credit scores. Confirmation that Rent Reporting is optional.

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What Does ‘Prorated Rent’ Mean? What You Need To Know

Bay Property Management Group

Ideally, when someone rents out a home, they’d move in the following month. Luckily, when that happens, you don’t necessarily have to pay that entire month’s rent. In other words, the tenant could pay a prorated rent, an amount that reflects the number of days you’ve lived in the rental.

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Can a Landlord Break a Rent-to-own Contract?

Bay Property Management Group

One of the benefits of this option is that you can rent while saving to buy the same apartment. Its a unique combination of renting and owning the property. And can a landlord break a rent-to-own contract? This guide will explain everything you need to know about rent-to-own properties. But its not always that simple.

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Washington State Rent Control: What Multifamily Property Owners and Investors Need to Know Now

Rental Housing Journal

By Michael Coleman and Faris Babineaux Associates, Haynes Boone As of May 7, 2025, Washington state has a new rent control law under House Bill 1217. Washington is now the third state in the country with a statewide rent cap, joining California and Oregon. It only applies to increases on or after that date.

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Boost Multifamily Property Value in California | Strategic Asset Management by Experts

Beach Front Property Management

Strategic Property Management to Boost Rental Property ROI in Los Angeles Collecting rent is the starting point, not the finish line. Real Estate Asset Management in Southern California: Compliance as ROI Protection California has some of the strictest housing regulations in the country.