It is very important for a Landlord or property manager to realize that getting too friendly or emotionally involved may not only end up costing a lot of money, but wasting much time as well as leading to legal headaches. Keeping business, business is very important if you want a successful real estate investment career.

It is okay to be friendly but it is important to keep a bit of distance as well. Using letters and e-mails is much better than visiting your Tenants or making phone calls. Not only does this provide the necessary distance but it provides a tangible trail of communication. It also avoids the “he said, she said” scenario.

A Landlord will look more credible in court with proof of notice. The more proof, the better. Tenants sometimes lie. Having written documentation is excellent proof for court. Telephone calls and verbal communication is not going to hold weight in an eviction hearing.

Phone calls and visits to the Tenant by the property manager may also leave the Landlord open for arguments and even danger. Keep these to a minimum. Some Tenants are very skilled at deluding a Landlord with intimidation or just being too friendly, believing these tactics may prevent them from being evicted.

So can you be a nice Landlord or property manager? Yes, it is possible to be nice without getting emotionally involved. Have a good Lease that sets up the rules. Use written communication to notify your tenants of any Lease violations, change of Lease terms or to assist with rent collection.

Since 1946 the Carnahan name has had a reputation for honest and ethical Real Estate Property Management services in the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, Burbank/Glendale, Los Angeles, Westside and Conejo Valley areas.

The reason for our success is helping owners like you when they need it. Below is a partial list of property management services we provide to help you protect your real estate investment.

• Tenant placement
• Tenant screening (including: credit check, landlord and employment verification, social security trace report, california eviction check and criminal check)
• Regular property inspections
• Accounting and landlord bill payment
• Monthly financial reporting
• Maintenance service and supervision (we use only proven independent vendors)
• Collections
• Evictions
• We supply all the necessary forms to meet California’s Landlord/Tenant laws
• 24 hour emergency phone service
• Advertising to the broadest tenant base possible

Call or e-mail us today for more information. We’re ready to get started!

Carnahan Property Management services Woodland Hills,West Hills, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Tarzana, Reseda, Topanga, Encino, Northridge, Van Nuys,North Hills,Chatsworth, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, North Hollywood, West Hollywood, San Fernando Valley, Granada Hills, Mission Hills, Simi Valley, West Lake Village, Agoura,Toluca Lake, Valley Village, Burbank. Call us at (818) 884-1500 and check if we can service your area.