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Blog Post Property Management Isn’t Simple Anymore: 10 Must-Know Tips for Santa Barbara Landlords
By Paul Knight - Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Property Management Isn’t Simple Anymore: 10 Must-Know Tips for Santa Barbara Landlords

Avoid costly mistakes. Protect your investment. Stay ahead of the law.Let’s be honest—this isn’t a simple checklist. Property management in Santa Barbara used to be relatively straightforward. Those days are long gone.Between tightening state laws, new local ord...
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Blog Post Goleta’s Next Hot Housing Debate: What Happens to Short-Term Rentals?
By Paul Knight - Monday, May 19, 2025

Goleta’s Next Hot Housing Debate: What Happens to Short-Term Rentals?

Tomorrow, the Goleta City Council will meet to discuss major changes to how short-term vacation rentals (STRs) are regulated—and the outcome could reshape what’s allowed for local homeowners and housing providers.These updates could significantly impact local homeowne...
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Blog Post AB 2801—A New Year of Security Deposit Rules (And Another Hurdle for Landlords)
By Paul Knight - Sunday, January 12, 2025

AB 2801—A New Year of Security Deposit Rules (And Another Hurdle for Landlords)

California’s AB 2801 introduces sweeping changes to how landlords manage security deposits, promising transparency but creating significant compliance challenges. If you’re a housing provider, here’s what you need to know to protect yourself in 2025.The Big Chan...
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Blog Post Immediate Impact: California's SB 567 Enforces Major Changes to Rental Laws This Month
By Paul Knight - Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Immediate Impact: California's SB 567 Enforces Major Changes to Rental Laws This Month

Summary Starting this month, Senate Bill 567 introduces major updates to the "just cause" eviction rules in California's Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482). These changes are designed to close loopholes and ensure stable housing conditions for renters. While this provi...
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Blog Post Navigating New Tenant Protection Ordinances in Goleta
By Paul Knight - Saturday, January 13, 2024

Navigating New Tenant Protection Ordinances in Goleta

As the winds of change sweep through Santa Barbara County, Goleta City Council has followed suit with its neighbor, enacting its own set of tenant protection measures. This shift in the local legislative landscape underlines the growing complexity of property management within th...
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