Compliance is Essential

Property owners in San Diego should be aware by now of any changes in building ordinances and what regulations are now in effect. The modifications might seem like nuisances, but they cannot be ignored.

The Codes

The suburbs and the city of San Diego have different requirements. Many new rules are intended to make the environment safer and reduce the use of harmful chemicals. The rule changes might require renovation work to be performed on apartments. Other changes can increase safety and make the rental more habitable. Landlords in San Diego should understand the changes will require property inspections to see if the rentals are compliant with the current building codes.

Subletting Hazards

Absentee landlords are interested in rents and little else. They rarely visit the property as longs as the cash is coming in. That is not a small problem because unsupervised subletting is an open invitation for code violations.

Building codes are meant to keep a property habitable. Ordinarily, an apartment can hold up to seven or eight people and not be a hazard. Some tenants take advantage of a landlord’s absence. They will bring in more tenants and make those new people pay rent directly to them, the original tenants. This practice can become very lucrative and result in twenty or more occupants of a small apartment. The health and safety hazards of those crowded living conditions are substantial.

Required Maintenance

The building codes mandate repair work if it is needed. Landlords cannot ignore building code standards. Unfortunately, some do, and any repair work is sub-standard and is not compliant with building codes. There are penalties for not complying with the rules, and the possibility of having an apartment building condemned is quite real.

Landlords get frustrated because they have an extensive list of things to do. Checking up on the properties in a real estate portfolio makes a personal schedule even more hectic. Fortunately, the load is made lighter if a landlord works with one of the property management companies in San Diego.

The owners of those business establishments are property professionals who handle daily activities. A property manager will make all the necessary inspections and see to if the rentals are code compliant. There are many third-party property establishments, but not all of them are good. Alta Vista Properties happens to be one of the best.

 Alta Vista Properties is a property management company in San Diego, and we have provided services to landlords for years. We stay current with building code changes, and we will maintain the property. 

Inspections of the premises are routing duties we perform (these same inspections respect a tenant’s privacy, and we schedule them at a mutually convenient time.). If repair work is needed, we will schedule the appointment and use contractors with whom we have done business in the past. Those companies are highly reputable and will not pad the invoice with hidden fees.

 Our inspections may uncover the practice of multiple subletting. We do not tolerate that, and we move quickly and firmly when we are aware of tenants abusing the lease. Alta Vista Properties knows how to evict a bad tenant, and we comply with the laws governing eviction. Our commitment to the client is to maintain the property’s value and keep up a steady cash flow. We have been remarkably successful in doing both.

 We encourage you to check with the Better Business Bureau about us and check our references. We are proud of the excellent reputation we have for integrity and transparency.

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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