Take Care of Repairs ASAP

Chelsea Carl • December 4, 2019

Property Management, Real Estate, San Diego, Landlord, Tenant, Inspection, Lease, Investment

Damage can happen in any apartment. Most damages are the result of accidents, depreciation of the structure, or faulty electrical wiring. Whatever the cause, the damage must be taken care of immediately, and a sensible landlord in San Diego knows that.

It is almost impossible to lease a property with noticeable damage. A leaky roof or water pipe will only add to existing problems. A hole in the wall invites vermin to come into the space. Trying to cover up a problem with a rug or picture is not the right solution. These stopgap efforts encourage a sharp response from the current tenants.

Residents Have Options

California law requires certain repairs to be done within 30 days (It is 21 days for black mold elimination). Tenants do not have to endure any landlord negligence.

Tenants in San Diego have rights they can exercise to get damage fixed. They may be able legally to stop paying rent in some instances. A tenant can contact the local Housing Authority if there is a building code violation. That results in a house inspection that can bring about a fine being levied. Other options include spreading the word on Yelp that the landlord doesn’t fix problems. Such bad comments drive prospective tenants away.

The Wrong Solutions Won't Help

A landlord in San Diego makes a bad mistake when he or she tries taking the easy way out. Some will ask tenants to repair the damage and the cost is deducted from the rent. Others will try to do the work themselves. There is grave danger in ever letting an amateur do the job. Repairs must comply with building codes, and if the results fall short of mandated conditions, expensive building code violations can happen. Removing black mold is a health risk: protective clothing and the right equipment should be used.

Landlords ought to use outside contractors for the repair work, but dishonest contractors will pad the bill. The risks and possible mistakes are a reason to select one of the property management companies in San Diego to take care of the rentals. Alta Vista Properties is one of the best.

We Respond Immediately

Alta Vista Properties is aware of the deadline requirements for repair in California. We act quickly whenever damage is noticed. We encourage our tenants to let us know about repairs with a dedicated page on our website. Learning about an accident enables us to get in touch with a contractor and arrange for work to be done.

We do not deal with unethical contractors. We establish relationships with various repair professionals, and these will do the job. Those contractors with whom we work know that we expect the invoice to be transparent with no hidden fees. They also know that we want the work done as soon as possible.

We are a property management company in San Diego that will perform due diligence. We make periodic inspections of rental properties to be sure there is no damage, or to check and see if problems are developing. We will always schedule those inspections with the tenant, and there are no surprise visits.

We do inspections before and after a tenant leaves to determine whether the tenant created damage. Although we will use the deposit if there is evidence of a tenant’s negligence, Alta Vista Properties is fair in its dealings with everyone. We maintain a good reputation because of this, and people will refer their friends to us because of our integrity.

Please do inquire at any time about our property management services. We can be reached at 858-274-3600 or by email at info@altavistaproperties.net. We look forward to hearing from you and answering your questions.

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