Proposition 65 – A Good Idea Run Amok
On July 1, 2019, updates to the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) went into effect, requiring landlords to adhere…
Tag: Real estate
Prepare for Days-Long Interruptions in Electricity
Many of us can hardly imagine going a full week without electricity, but that is precisely what Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) is telling us…
Landlord-Tenant Issues – Who’s Right? Part III
After 45 years as a property manager, I’ve collected quite a few stories about what can happen when you rent your property to others—and some…
Landlord-Tenant Issues – Who’s Right? Part I
As I’ve said before, landlords and tenants often see things from very different perspectives. Having been in the property management business for decades, I have…
Like Children, Some Properties Go Through Phases
Decades ago, health and safety regulations and environmental protections didn’t really exist, so people used materials that were toxic to people and the planet on…
Introducing Brent Schultz, Mendocino County Planning and Building Services Director
In county government, the Planning and Building Department has the biggest impact on real estate. This is why I’m so pleased to introduce Brent Schultz,…
Landlord-Tenant Issues – Who’s Right? Part IV
Landlords and tenants often see things from very different perspectives. Our property management service has dealt with all sorts of disagreements. Sometimes the landlords are…
Landlord-Tenant Issues – Who’s Right? Part II
Having been in the property management business for more than 45 years, I’ve seen all sorts of strange things and I’ve learned some interesting tidbits…
Like Children, Some Properties Go Through Phases – Part 2
Last week, I began sharing information about the process people must go through to determine whether a property has environmental contamination, and if it does,…
How to Use a Reverse Mortgage to Pay for Your Vacation
If you’re at least 62 years old and you own your home outright, you can borrow against it and never have to pay back the…