California is in the middle of a drought and this severe water shortage has resulted in some cutbacks in the state. In Santa Cruz, there are a number of fines and penalties that can be charged if your Santa Cruz tenants go over a certain allotment of water. This has...
Today I thought we would talk about the definition of a companion animal and how that is different from a pet for property owners in the Santa Cruz area. A companion animal is an animal that a person needs to maintain their physical or mental health. If you’re a Santa...
Just about everyone uses a “Do” and “Don’t” list at one time or another, so I thought today I would share my list of the top “Do’s” you should always keep in mind when you’re trying to be a good landlord in the Santa Cruz area. Do have your procedures in place. You...
On our blog today, I thought I’d share my list of things not to do when it comes to your Santa Cruz rental property. Everyone has a “Do” and “Don’t” list for property management and these are the top “Don’ts” from Portola Property Management. Don’t ever rent to family...
When people call us at Portola Property Management to ask about the property management services we provide in the Santa Cruz area, we hear a lot of questions that start with “what if…” What if my tenant doesn’t pay rent? What if my tenant breaks the lease? What if my...
