Best Tips for Landlords to Avoid Tenant Evictions Explained by a Property Manager
Written by John Mayberry, Broker/Owner | Licensed California Real Estate Broker (CA DRE #01767835) Published: March 28, 2016 | Updated: September 2026 As a landlord in Carlsbad, you want to avoid tenant evictions whenever possible. If you have an otherwise responsible tenant in place who is struggling to make the rent one month, it’s a good idea to work something out with that tenant. Landlords don’t want to incur the expense of an eviction and tenants don’t want to lose their home. Set Up a Payment Schedule Everyone understands that people ca…
Tips for DIY Landlords – Property Management Advice
Written by John Mayberry, Broker/Owner | Licensed California Real Estate Broker (CA DRE #01767835) Published: March 21, 2016 | Updated: September 2026 Landlords in Carlsbad who want to manage their own properties must protect themselves by using legal and thorough rental applications and lease agreements. Pay careful attention to your documentation so you don’t cause problems for yourself and your property. Rental Application Make sure you have an application, and remember that like leases, not all applications are created equally. The applica…
Find Out How Much Your Property Will Rent For
Written by John Mayberry, Broker/Owner | Licensed California Real Estate Broker (CA DRE #01767835) Published: March 14, 2016 | Updated: September 2026 Property managers price rental properties on a daily basis, and we know within a hundred dollars what a particular home will rent for, and how long it will take to find a qualified and interested tenant. As a landlord, when you’re pricing your rental, you need to pay attention to the local rental market. Pricing Variables Just like in the sales real estate market, there are a lot of variables to…
Tenant Placement for DIY Landlords – Use a Property Manager & Save Money
Written by John Mayberry, Broker/Owner | Licensed California Real Estate Broker (CA DRE #01767835) Published: March 7, 2016 | Updated: September 2026 Landlords in Carlsbad who are comfortable managing their own rental properties can benefit from hiring a professional management company to place tenants. This is one of the services management companies can offer to help do-it-yourself landlords. You can hire a management company to find you a tenant, and still take care of the day to day management yourself. Tenant Placement Services A lot of m…
ADA Accommodations & Pets
Written by John Mayberry, Broker/Owner | Licensed California Real Estate Broker (CA DRE #01767835) Published: March 1, 2016 | Updated: September 2026 According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landlords are required to make reasonable accommodations to tenants who have a disability. There are a few things to consider when you’re renting to people who request these accommodations, especially when it comes to pets and animals. Waiting for a Court Case We have talked to a number of attorneys and legal experts about the ADA and its req…
