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Update on Caldor Fire

By Barrett Property Management - Tuesday, August 31, 2021

The Caldor Fire began 16 days ago on August 14th, just four miles south of Grizzly Flats, located in El Dorado County. Since then, it has been growing at a rapid pace and is quickly outrunning those desperately trying to stop it. The cause of the fire is not currently known...

CDC Eviction Moratorium Overturned by Supreme Court

By Barrett Property Management - Monday, August 30, 2021

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on August 26, 2021 that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) did not have authority to impose a nationwide ban on evictions, thus ending the eviction moratorium that was slated to expire on Oct. 3, 2021 after several extensions. &...

Sale of Rental Properties

By Barrett Property Management - Saturday, August 28, 2021

With the current state of the market, it’s not uncommon for a tenant to be given notice that the owner is selling the rental property they are living in and be told they will have to vacate in the near future. I would say about 1/3 of our prospective tenants looking...

Security Deposit Laws in CA

By Barrett Property Management - Sunday, August 1, 2021

As a landlord in California, it’s imperative to have a good understanding of the laws regarding security deposits. While they are not required, most landlords choose to hold a deposit in case there are physical or monetary damages that need to be remedied once a tenant va...

Summer AC Tips

By Barrett Property Management - Saturday, July 31, 2021

Air conditioner issues are one of the most common maintenance requests property managers receive during the summer. Even when an AC unit has been properly serviced and maintained, there can still be issues that arise. If the unit is running, but just not very efficiently...

Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS)

By Barrett Property Management - Monday, July 26, 2021

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Preparing for Fire Season: Part 3 of 3

By Barrett Property Management - Thursday, July 1, 2021

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Breathing New Life Into Your Home After the Pandemic

By Barrett Property Management - Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Image via RawpixelGuest Post by:Megan Cooper http://reallifehome.net/Chances are you spent quite a bit more time at home in 2020 than you were used to. That alone is a big enough reason to make 2021 a year of reviving and refreshing your home’s interior. Whether it’s ...

Preparing for Fire Season: Part 2 of 3

By Barrett Property Management - Monday, June 14, 2021

.elementor-widget .tippy-tooltip .tippy-content{text-align:center;} Anyone who has lived in Placer or Nevada County for any length of time is most likely knowledgeable about how to maintain a defe...

Home Building and the Lumber Shortage

By Barrett Property Management - Friday, June 11, 2021

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