Property Management Blog | Palomar Property Services

The Difference Between Pets and Service Animals and Your Legal Obligations

John Boruff - Saturday, June 13, 2020

Over 50% of tenants looking for a rental have pets. As a landlord and property owner, it’s important to understand the distinctions between pets, service animals, and emotional support animals.Pets and Service Animals are NO... read more >>

The Pros and Cons of Owning Long-Term vs. Short-Term Rentals

John Boruff - Thursday, May 28, 2020

There are many things to consider when determining whether to list your property as a long-term or short-term rental. To optimize returns on your investment property, it’s important to understand the benefits and drawbacks t... read more >>

What kind of insurance do I need for my rental property? Should I include Renter’s Insurance?

John Boruff - Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Rental property can be a lucrative investment, but finding the right insurance policy is important to protect it from liability. If you occasionally rent out a room in your primary residence, then homeowners insurance might w... read more >>

Why Hiring a Property Manager is Strategic Thinking in the Aftermath of COVID-19

John Boruff - Saturday, May 2, 2020

It’s no secret that over the past few months, COVID-19 has uprooted and disarranged your tenant’s lives. While some are fortunate enough to be able to work from home, others lost their jobs due to restrictions placed o... read more >>

AB 1482 - Rent Control

John Boruff - Tuesday, January 21, 2020

The start of 2020 brought a big change for California renters and property owners. AB 1482, formally titled “The Tenant Protection Act of 2019,” was passed in October 2019 and became enforceable January 1, 2020. The la... read more >>

How to be a good tenant

John Boruff - Wednesday, January 16, 2019

1. Read your lease. No, seriously read it. It won’t be the most exciting night table material but you’ll thank yourself when you do read it. A lease is a binding legal contract. It creates a binding relationship betwee... read more >>

How to be a good landlord/property manager:

John Boruff - Thursday, January 3, 2019

1. Run Your Property Like a Business. Some landlords do a terrible job at running their business. It might be because they see it as a “side-gig” or a hobby” more than a business. However, when you treat your bus... read more >>