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California real estate rental application fees
Landlord

A guide to California rental application fees

The rental application process varies, with different requirements for different states and municipalities. If you are a landlord, rental agent, or property manager in California, it’s important for you to keep up with all of the ins and outs of the rental application process, including the fees and deposits you are allowed to charge to potential renters. Our guide to California rental application fees will ensure that you are on the right side of the state’s latest legislation and regulatory requirements.

RentSpree Staff
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Landlord

California rent increase laws for 2024

As a landlord or property manager, part of your job is to maximize revenue on your rental properties by aligning rental rates with current demand. However, this needs to be balanced with local and state requirements governing appropriate rent increase rates. Learn how California rent increase laws determine how much you can charge for your rental property so that you can balance market forces with rules and regulations.

Christy Murdock
Author
Renter

What is the Renter’s Bill of Rights?

Understand the renter's bill of rights and how it aims to protect tenants by outlining their key housing protections and guarantees.

RentSpree Staff

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Renter

What to know about rent control

If it feels like everyone's talking about rent control, you're not alone. In this article, we'll dive into what rent control is as well as its advantages and disadvantages.

Nadja Brandt
PR Director
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Landlord

How to Write a Notice to Vacate [+ Template]

If your tenant has reached the end of his or her lease or if for some reason it is time to turn over the property, you may need to notify them in writing. We’ll walk you through the process of creating a notice to vacate and provide a handy template you can use to formulate your own written notification. What’s more, we’ll walk you through the ins and outs of how and why you may need to provide this documentation to your renter.

Michael Lucarelli
RentSpree CEO
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Agent

Understanding California tenant screening laws

Tenant screening laws vary by state and even by local municipalities, with a variety of rules and regulations governing the application and screening process, deposits, and the treatment of tenants under the terms of the lease agreement. Find out what California tenant laws apply to you and your property so that you can ensure you remain in compliance while developing a screening process that ensures better qualified, problem-free tenants.

Christy Murdock
Author
Landlord

Texas rent increase laws

Texas is considered a landlord-tenant-friendly state for its relatively hands-off legislation regarding rental properties. However, as a property owner, it's essential to understand your limitations on rent increases and how to navigate those waters for a more successful lease renewal process. This article will thoroughly explore Texas law and prepare you for more successful rental pricing.

Royce Gomez-King
Author
Landlord

What is the Difference Between Tenant vs. Occupant?

It is essential to understand the difference between the tenant and the occupant. Tenants have rules & regulations from the lease agreement. Occupants have to follow the rules but have no contract.

Eva Hatzenbihler
Author
Landlord

Rent Increase Laws in Seattle

Seattle, Washington, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Pacific Northwest. Its growing popularity as a hub of culture and commerce has done positive things for the real estate market in recent years. Additionally, the Seattle municipal government is looking out for renters with several new restrictions to prevent unfair rental increases.

Royce Gomez-King
Author
Landlord

Rent Increase Laws in San Diego

Landlords in San Diego must be careful before raising their rents to avoid legal trouble with the city’s new rent control measures in the wake of COVID-19. In this article, we’ll discuss the various rent control measures in effect for San Diego and how you can price your rental right while keeping them in mind.

Royce Gomez-King
Author
Landlord

Rent Increase Laws in San Francisco

San Francisco is one of the most popular places in California to live. With the thriving cultural scene, beautiful coastal backdrop, and plenty of economic and educational opportunities, it is no wonder that San Francisco is a national hub for tech, arts, and commerce. With that in mind, it's no surprise that real estate investors keep a close eye on opportunities to invest in this area. When they do, however, they need to be wary of pricing their rentals in a way that follows local and state rent control laws.

Royce Gomez-King
Author
Landlord

Rent Increase Laws in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is the second-most populous city in the U.S. and is one of the fastest-growing rental markets in the country. Because of its ever-increasing popularity, the City of Los Angeles has taken steps to protect its renters from being priced out of their homes. While California has rent control laws of its own, you need to be privy to Los Angeles-specific rent control to ensure you are legally and fairly increasing rent on your units.

Royce Gomez-King
Author