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Move-in inspection checklist for landlords, room by room
A practical room-by-room move-in inspection checklist for landlords, plus how to photograph the unit so the record holds up when the tenant moves out.
7 min readCalifornia lawCalifornia security deposit rules for landlords (2026)
How much a California landlord can collect as a security deposit, the 21-day return rule, itemized statements, required photos, and the pre-move-out inspection, with links to the law.
8 min readCalifornia lawHow much can you raise rent in California? AB 1482 explained
California's statewide rent cap (AB 1482) explained for landlords: the 5% plus inflation limit, the 10% ceiling, which homes are exempt, notice periods, and just cause.
7 min readInspectionsRemote home inspections: how to inspect a home with your phone
How a remote, photo-based home inspection works, who it's for, how to take photos that make a useful report, what it can't see, and when to call an in-person inspector.
6 min readLeasingHow to price your rental: a simple 5-step method
A simple, data-based way for landlords to set the right rent: find real comparables, adjust for differences, factor in vacancy cost, and adjust after the first week.
6 min readLeasingHow to write a rental listing that rents fast
What to put in a rental listing so the right tenants apply quickly: the headline, photos, the facts renters filter by, fair housing wording to avoid, and fast replies.
6 min readFree tools for landlords and owners.
Get a written condition report from your phone photos, or a suggested rent range for your home.