What to Do About a Tenant Who Stops Paying Rent
A tenant who stops paying rent is one of the most stressful situations a Santa Barbara or Ventura County landlord can face, and it is also one of the easiest situations to make worse through a rushed or improperly documented response. California has specific notice...
Understanding DRE Licensing: What It Means When Your Property Manager Is Licensed
Anyone can call themselves a property manager in California, but not everyone is legally allowed to manage rental property for someone else’s compensation. That distinction comes down to licensing through the California Department of Real Estate, or DRE. For...
Renting Near UCSB: A Guide for Isla Vista Tenants
Isla Vista sits right against the UCSB campus, and its rental market runs on a different calendar than the rest of Santa Barbara County. Most leases turn over in the summer ahead of the fall school year, competition for well located units is intense, and pricing...
Montecito Luxury Rentals: What Sets This Market Apart
Montecito sits between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, and its rental market does not behave like the rest of Santa Barbara County. Multimillion dollar estates, seasonal second homes, and a small, tightly held pool of single family properties put...