East Bay Area Property Management Blog

Blog Post SB 1365: Emergency Rent Limits Now Cover Long-Term Leases in Concord and Fairfield
By Brandan Nordell - Thursday, November 5, 2026

SB 1365: Emergency Rent Limits Now Cover Long-Term Leases in Concord and Fairfield

SB 1365: Emergency Rent Limits Now Cover Long-Term Leases in Concord and FairfieldShort answer: Starting January 1, 2027, a lease longer than one year no longer keeps a rental outside California's emergency price-gouging law. SB 1365, signed September 30, 2026, removes that e...
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Blog Post Can You Require Renters Insurance in Concord or Fairfield? What Owners Need to Know
By Brandan Nordell - Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Can You Require Renters Insurance in Concord or Fairfield? What Owners Need to Know

Can You Require Renters Insurance in Concord or Fairfield? What Owners Need to KnowShort answer: Yes, California landlords can generally require renters liability insurance as a lease term, and the cleanest way is to put it in the lease from the start of a new tenancy. Adding it ...
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Blog Post Can You Send a Rent Increase Notice by Email in Concord or Fairfield?
By Brandan Nordell - Friday, October 30, 2026

Can You Send a Rent Increase Notice by Email in Concord or Fairfield?

Can You Send a Rent Increase Notice by Email in Concord or Fairfield?Short answer: No. Under California Civil Code Section 827, a rent increase notice has to be delivered in writing, either personally to the tenant or by mail. Email alone does not count, even if you and your tena...
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Blog Post 2026 Rent Increase Limits for Concord and Fairfield Rental Owners
By Brandan Nordell - Monday, October 26, 2026

2026 Rent Increase Limits for Concord and Fairfield Rental Owners

2026 Rent Increase Limits for Concord and Fairfield Rental OwnersShort answer: For increases taking effect August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, the maximum rent increase on rentals covered by California's AB 1482 is 8.8% in Concord and the rest of Contra Costa County, and 8....
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Blog Post Flat-Fee vs. Percentage Property Management in Concord and Fairfield: Which Is Better?
By Brandan Nordell - Thursday, October 22, 2026

Flat-Fee vs. Percentage Property Management in Concord and Fairfield: Which Is Better?

Flat-Fee vs. Percentage Property Management in Concord and Fairfield: Which Is Better?Short answer: A flat fee charges the same dollar amount every month no matter what your home rents for. A percentage fee moves with the rent you actually collect. Flat fees are simpler to budget...
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Blog Post How Much Does Property Management Cost in Fairfield, CA?
By Brandan Nordell - Friday, October 2, 2026

How Much Does Property Management Cost in Fairfield, CA?

How Much Does Property Management Cost in Fairfield, CA?Short answer: Most full-service property managers in Fairfield and the rest of Solano County charge 6% to 10% of the monthly rent they collect, plus a leasing fee when they place a new tenant. Legacy Property Management char...
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Blog Post How Much Does Property Management Cost in Concord, CA?
By Brandan Nordell - Friday, October 2, 2026

How Much Does Property Management Cost in Concord, CA?

How Much Does Property Management Cost in Concord, CA?Short answer: Most full-service property managers in Concord and the rest of Contra Costa County charge 6% to 10% of the monthly rent they collect, plus a leasing fee when they place a new tenant. Legacy Property Management ch...
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Blog Post AB 2025 and AI Rental Photos: What Bay Area Property Owners Should Know
By Brandan Nordell - Wednesday, September 23, 2026

AB 2025 and AI Rental Photos: What Bay Area Property Owners Should Know

AB 2025 and AI Rental Photos: What Bay Area Property Owners Should KnowAn empty bedroom can be furnished digitally. A kitchen can be shown with different appliances. Landscaping, wall colors, and even the view through a window can be changed without anything at the property chang...
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