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Over the past 3–6 months, the rental market in Orange County and across the country has slowed in a measurable and meaningful way. According to the Rent Engine Q3 2025 Leasing Data & Trends Report, 79% of property managers reported a slowdown in summer leasing compared to last year —a sharp shift from the rapid activity we saw in 2024.
Learn why hiring a professional property manager in Orange County can reduce stress, protect your rental investment and improve results with better tenants.
AB 628 updates California habitability law by requiring landlords to provide a refrigerator and stove. Learn what Orange County landlords must do to stay compliant.
First-time landlords in face legal rules, tenant screening requirements, and financial risks. Learn what Orange County owners should know before renting out a home.
AB 2493 changes how California landlords handle rental applications, screening fees and credit report delivery. Learn what Orange County owners must update for 2025.
AB 12 limits residential security deposits in California to one month rent for most units. Learn what Orange County landlords must change to stay compliant in 2025.
Orange County’s 2024.2025 rental market is cooling with rising vacancies and slower demand. See what landlords should know to stay competitive in a shifting market.
Orange County DIY landlords face stress, legal risks and time demands. Learn how professional property management reduces problems and protects your rental property.
New Rental Property Laws for 2025 - Don't go into the new year unprepared
Rent-Ready - An Art to preparing a home for rent: One of the most common tasks we are asked to do for our new clients is make a home “Rent-Ready,” that is, prepare a home so that it can be put on the market for lease and have it ready for a tenant to move in and perhaps most importantly, desirable enough to attract quality tenants.
