New City of Sacramento Inspection Ordinance- Good Idea or Blatant Money Grab?

If you are a Landlord with a rental unit within the City of Sacramento, you've probably heard about the new inspection law that passed. As a property manager, we have been party to several inspections now, with more to come as we manage approximately 25 properties within the City limits.

Before you get you inspection notice, take the time to inspect your property to see if you are likely to pass. Bear in mind, these code enforcement officers are looking for ANYTHING to write your property up for, including:

1. Abandoned or inoperable vehicles

2. Overgrown vegetation, or trash debris of any kind

3. Missing or damaged vent screens

4. Peeling paint or damaged siding

5. All exterior lights function

6. Breaker boxes are clearly marked on multi-unit dwellings

7. All doors and windows have appropriate locks and are in good repair

8. No trip hazards, exposed wiring, significantly cracked tile, etc. etc.

Between the comprehensive interior and exterior inspection, expect to get a list of fixes no matter how meticulously you maintain your rental property. However, getting preemptive is a good idea, so do not wait for the City inspection to start taking a keen interest in bringing your rental unit(s) up to standards.

While many Landlords I have talked to see this as a "money-grab" by the city, citing that we already have a system in place to address sub-standard rental housing, our hope is that these inspections will improve the overall quality of rental housing within the City limits.

Investors Choice Property Management proudly manages 100 single family units with the care and diligence our clients have come to expect, in a manner that has them referring their friends, co-workers and even family members. Check us out online at www.investorschoicepm.com.

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