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The Basics: Tenant Unions
Tenant unions are organized groups of renters who work together to address shared housing problems — unsafe conditions, rent increases, eviction threats, or landlord communication …
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When Oil Prices Hit Real Estate
Most small real estate investors in California aren't watching the Strait of Hormuz — they're watching rent collections, insurance bills, …
Big Multi-Family Shift May Be Coming to Mountain View
Mountain View is overhauling decades-old housing rules that have long stifled apartment development. For property owners along the city's …
Could Disability Law Expand Rent Control?
A federal case out of Oakland could test a core assumption many California housing owners rely on: that newer apartments are generally …
Mid-Term Rentals = "Low Drama"
A Calmer Alternative to Short-Term Rental Chaos If you’ve ever dealt with short-term rental whiplash—constant messages, frequent turnovers, …
Sewer Laterals: The Hidden Line Item That Can Make (or Break) a Sale
If you invest in San Mateo or Santa Clara County, you’ve probably heard “sewer lateral” come up during escrow—usually late, usually …
Redwood City's New Rent Control Initiative: What You Should Know
Redwood City may become the next Peninsula market to put rent control directly to voters. A new ballot initiative—again titled around “fair …
Smoke in Rentals: What California Landlords Can Control in 2026
(This article is for general educational information only and is not legal advice.)
CA Landlord Compliance Updates 2025/2026
California Landlord Compliance Update for Small Investment Owners (2025–2026): Four Operational Changes to Implement Now If you own …
San Bruno’s New Tenant Protections: What Landlords Need to Know (2026)
If you own rental property in San Bruno, you’ve probably heard bits and pieces about “new tenant protections” coming soon…but it may not be …