Property Management Blog

If you’re a landlord or rental property owner, you’ve probably dealt with your fair share of noise complaints. While some noise complaints are legitimate, some complaints might be due to personal issues between your tenants. Learning to deal with noise complaints is an important part of managing your rental property. You ...

As a landlord, it helps to be aware of your rights and duties when it comes to an end-of-tenancy cleaning. Risks are involved when you have renters occupying your property but this is even more relevant when your property is vacant again.An end-of-tenancy cleaning is vital and you must focus on reverting your rental unit back to its origi...

A landlord and tenant relationship can sometimes be difficult to establish. Like friendships, some bonds are formed with no effort while others take more work. Cultivating a great relationship with your Torrance renter can take effort but can be greatly beneficial for you and your tenants. Landlords can consider the following tips to...

An effective landlord recognizes the value and significance of routine rental property inspections. The best approach to protect your tenants is ensuring your property complies with safety regulations. The specific rules differ from state to state, but you should be able to make the appropriate choices with the aid of common sense and goo...

A walkthrough inspection should be conducted at the beginning and end of every lease.  The point of doing a walkthrough inspection at the beginning of the lease is to assess any maintenance or property issues before the tenant moves in. Before that tenant moves out, the landlord will also conduct another inspection to determine wheth...

To enhance the value of your rental and keep attracting tenants, your property needs to be properly maintained. Rental units require more effort given the number of people living on the property and the square footage of the building. This article details the essential tasks landlords and tenants must perform as detailed by landlord-tenan...

Renting to the right tenants is key to a successful landlord experience in Torrance. When you rent to the right tenant, you’ll have the peace of mind that your property will be cared for, rent payments will be consistent, and you’ll generally experience fewer issues. However, finding a great tenant can’t involve gue...

As a landlord, tracking your operational expenses is key to your bottom line. This will not only help you stay organized, but will also simplify things for you come the tax season. In today’s blog, we’ll provide you proven tips on how to track rental property expenses. What are the various rental expenses for landlor...

Property maintenance is a key responsibility for landlords but it can also be one of the most difficult aspects of owning a rental property. No one wants to be woken up by a maintenance call at 2 am. However, responding to your tenant’s maintenance issues on time is crucial. Tenants don’t want to rent from a landlord who ...

As a property owner, the flooring in your rental unit needs to be durable and visually pleasing, while keeping within your budget. This may sound simple, but with so many options on the market, it can take time to choose the best flooring solution. At Pinnacle Property Management we know the importance of making wise renovation decis...