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Why Governor Newsom and Bell Properties Oppose Prop21

By Bell Properties Thursday, September 24, 2020

Prop 21 Will Change Rental Housing in CaliforniaAs you may know, there's a new ballot proposition that mirrors 2018's Proposition 10 and is even worse for California's rental housing industry. Proposition 21, known as the "Rental Affordability Act", will dra...

Best Ways to Market your LA County Rental Property

By Bell Properties Thursday, June 25, 2020

Adopting a proactive marketing strategy for your LA County rental property will help you in a number of beneficial ways. You’ll reach a larger pool of tenants, which means you’re likely to end up with a more qualified renter. You’ll rent your home quickly, which...

Landlord Fears and Horror Stories and How to Avoid Them in LA County

By Bell Properties Thursday, June 18, 2020

Every landlord in LA County has likely heard some terrible tales and horror stories about tenants who made their lives hell. You might have heard about evictions that lasted for months, excessive property damage, and pit bulls that tore about floors and walls. Maybe you’ve ...

How to Get Your Los Angeles Home Rent Ready

By Bell Properties Thursday, June 11, 2020

Placing a tenant in your Los Angeles rental property starts with preparing the home for the rental market. You don’t want to list and show the home before it’s ready to impress all the prospective tenants who see it.We have a few things to do when preparing your prope...

Landlord Fears & Horror Stories and How to Avoid Them in LA County

By Bell Properties Thursday, June 11, 2020

Every landlord in LA County has likely heard some terrible tales and horror stories about tenants who made their lives hell. You might have heard about evictions that lasted for months, excessive property damage, and pit bulls that tore about floors and walls. Maybe you’ve had ...

What to Expect in Your LA County Rental Lease Agreement

By Bell Properties Thursday, May 28, 2020

Your lease agreement is a rental contract that you sign with your tenants, agreeing to the terms and conditions of the tenancy. It’s designed to protect you, your tenant, and your property in case there are disputes or questions about responsibilities and requirements. Leas...

Rental Property Repairs - Who Pays For Them in LA

By Bell Properties Thursday, May 21, 2020

Rental property repairs will be necessary in every Los Angeles investment home, regardless of the age and condition of your property. Both owners and tenants need to know who is responsible for property maintenance and how it should be handled.When you’re renting out a prop...

Is Your Tenant Not Paying Rent? - A Guide to Collecting Rent in L.A. County

By Bell Properties Thursday, May 14, 2020

When you and your tenants sign a lease agreement, you commit to providing a safe and habitable home for your residents to live, and they promise to pay a specific amount of rent every month. If that rent doesn’t show up when it’s supposed to, your tenant is in v...

5 Benefits of Investing in L.A. Multi-Family Homes

By Bell Properties Thursday, May 7, 2020

The Los Angeles real estate market is full of diverse opportunities, especially for investors seeking rental properties. A diverse real estate portfolio is essential to investment success, and should always include a good mix of properties. Multi-family investments are a great id...

Rent Control: What You Should Know About California's New Bill

By Bell Properties Thursday, April 30, 2020

Everyone who owns rental property in Los Angeles and throughout the state has been talking about California’s new rent control law, which went into effect January 1, 2020. The Tenant Protection Act of 2019, or AB-1482, restricts the amount that rent can be raised statewide....

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