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Renting and owning by county

by ft Editorial Staff | Nov 4, 2025 | Charts, Economics, Property Management, Real Estate | 3

Homeownership and rental vacancy rates decline across California. Are rentals the future of real estate?

Landlords fight rising vacancy rates

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jun 8, 2023 | Economics, Property Management, Real Estate, Recessions | 0

While the supply-and-demand imbalance is heading in the right direction — toward stabilization — the rental market is still a long way from normal.

Right to Enter and Exhibit Unit to Buyers — For Residential and Nonresidential Rentals — RPI Form 116

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 11, 2022 | Forms | 0

Download the Form This form is used by the owner of a rental property when listed for sale and before showing rented units to prospective buyers, to advise the tenants the property is “For Sale” and that during the...

Notice to Occupant of Entry and Completion of Showing — For Residential and Commercial Rentals — RPI Form 116-1

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 11, 2022 | Forms | 0

Download the Form This form is used by the owner of a rental property listed for sale when with a prospective buyer they have entered and shown the unit based on the 120-day “For Sale” notice previously served on the...

Form-of-the-Week: Right to Enter and Exhibit Unit to Buyers and Notice to Occupant of Entry and Completion of Showing — Forms 116 and 116-1

by Amy Platero | Jul 8, 2022 | Forms, Property Management, Real Estate | 0

A seller of a rental property uses RPI Form 116 when the rental is listed for sale to advise the tenant they will show the unit to prospective buyers and RPI Form 116-1 to advise the tenant the entry has been completed.

California’s distinctly low vacancy rates signal the need for more construction

by Madison Hart | Jun 1, 2022 | Real Estate | 1

Vacancy rates are a signal which highlight areas in need, or not in need of construction. Read on to see what California’s vacancy rates showcase.

Guarantee Agreement For Rental or Lease Agreement — Form 553-1

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 27, 2021 | Forms | 0

Download the Form This form is used by a leasing agent, property manager or landlord when entering into a rental or lease agreement with a prospective tenant in reliance on a guarantee, to document a third-party’s...

Form-of-the-Week: Guarantee Agreement for Rental or Lease — Form 553-1

by ft Editorial Staff | Dec 23, 2021 | Commercial, Forms, Property Management, Real Estate | 0

A lease guarantee commits the individual who signs it to pay the landlord throughout the duration of the lease. Since this agreement carries a significant financial risk, a commercial tenant may want to seek alternative negotiation tactics to get around signing the personal guarantee.