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🍳 Merced landlords, come January 1, 2026, working stoves and refrigerators are officially a habitability requirement under California's new AB 628.

Chosen Property Management breaks down what it means for your next lease renewal.

✅ AB 628 applies the moment you sign, renew, or amend a lease after January 1, 2026
✅ Stoves have no opt-out, landlords must always provide a working unit
✅ Tenants can supply their own fridge, but it must be documented in writing
✅ Tenants can reverse that choice with 30 days written notice
✅ Landlords stay responsible for repairing or replacing these appliances during tenancy

Chosen Property Management has served Merced, Atwater, and Turlock landlords for over 27 years. 🏡

Read the full compliance guide here:
https://www.chosenpropertymanagement.com/blog/what-ab-628-means-at-your-next-lease-renewal

Ready to get your rentals AB 628 compliant? Reach out to our team today! 📞

California Now Requires Working Stoves and Refrigerators: What AB 628 Means at Your Next Lease Renewal Prepare for California's AB 628 rental law. Learn what the new stove and refrigerator requirements mean for your upcoming lease renewals and how to stay compliant.

🚨 California landlords: Tenant screening rules are changing, and your application process matters more than ever!

🏠 AB 2493 brings greater structure and transparency to tenant screening. Landlords should understand first-come, first-served application practices, written screening criteria, application fee limits, refunds, fair background checks, and proper documentation.

📋 For Merced property owners, having a consistent screening process can help reduce disputes, protect your investment, and support compliance.

🔑 Chosen Property Management helps Merced landlords navigate tenant screening, documentation, and professional property management.

👉 Read the full guide:
https://www.chosenpropertymanagement.com/blog/how-recent-tenant-screening-law-changes-affect-california-landlords

How Recent Tenant Screening Law Changes Affect California Landlords Learn how California's new tenant screening laws, including AB 2493, affect landlord application processes, fees, and background checks. A practical compliance guide for Merced, CA rental property owners.

⏰ A 2 AM maintenance call has a way of changing how "passive" that rental income really feels. Self-manage or hire a property manager in Merced, CA? 🤔

Chosen Property Management breaks down the real differences: cost, time, legal risk, and scalability. Self-management can work if you're nearby with 1-2 units, but management fees (typically 6-10% of rent) often pay for themselves by reducing vacancies, speeding up repairs, and keeping you compliant with California law. 📊

Own multiple properties? Live out of town? Targeting UC Merced student housing? That's when a local team really earns its keep. 🏠

Chosen Property Management helps Merced landlords turn their rental into an asset, not a stress factor.

Read the full breakdown here: https://www.chosenpropertymanagement.com/blog/should-you-hire-a-property-manager-or-self-manage-in-merced-ca

Should You Hire a Property Manager or Self-Manage in Merced, CA? Should you hire a property manager or self-manage your Merced, CA rental? Compare costs, time commitment, and legal risk to choose the right fit.

🔑 Would you move into a home without knowing who else has a key?

Chosen Property Management explains why changing locks between tenants is essential for California landlords.

🚪 Old keys can end up in more hands than you think, past tenants, contractors, pet sitters. Skipping a lock change can mean liability risks, insurance headaches, and unhappy new residents.

✅ Chosen Property Management helps Merced landlords make lock changes part of a smooth, secure tenant turnover process. It's a small cost that prevents much bigger problems down the road. 🏡

Read the full breakdown here:
https://www.chosenpropertymanagement.com/blog/why-you-should-change-locks-between-tenants-in-california-rentals

Why You Should Change Locks Between Tenants in California Rentals Learn why changing locks between tenants is a vital step for California landlords. Protect your investment, reduce liability, and ensure peace of mind for new residents with these essential security best practices.

💻💸 Still collecting rent with paper checks or money orders? It may be time for an upgrade.

Chosen Property Management helps Merced landlords simplify rent collection with secure online payment systems that improve cash flow, reduce late payments, and save valuable time. 🏡📈

Modern rent collection platforms offer automated reminders, recurring payments, detailed financial records, and enhanced security to protect both landlords and tenants. Whether you own one rental property or a growing portfolio, using the right technology can make managing your investment easier and more efficient.

✅ Get paid faster
✅ Reduce late rent payments
✅ Simplify bookkeeping
✅ Improve tenant satisfaction
✅ Strengthen security and compliance

Learn more by reading the full blog:
🔗 https://www.chosenpropertymanagement.com/blog/secure-online-rent-collection-systems-and-why-they-matter-for-landlords

Secure Online Rent Collection Systems and Why They Matter for Landlords Boost your rental income with secure online rent collection. Learn how these systems help Merced landlords automate payments, simplify compliance, and save time.

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