We specialize in leasing homes and condos on the Westside.  Here are some things to consider before renting out your home:

Carefully Screen Tenants Before Renting Out a House

Here are the types of things a prospective landlord should find out about a tenant before renting out a house to a stranger:

• Past and Present Employers
• Former Landlords
• Present Income and Monthly Debt Obligations
• Credit Scores
• Number of Occupants (subject to the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988)
• Types of Pets, if any
• Police Report
• Personal References

You can screen prospective tenants to find out about their credit history as well as if there are records of any prior evictions as a member of The Apartment Owners Association, AOAUSA.com.  From here, you can also obtain all the forms you need from rental applications to lease agreements as well as other notices that you will need as a landlord.

Hiring The Flexner Group to Rent Out Your Home or Condo

If taking countless prospective tenant calls, showing the property at all hours of the day and negotiating a lease that protects you sounds like no fun, you might want to hire us! We typically charge a low fee based on a percentage of the monthly rent, and will do all the work on your behalf.
Moreover, there will be state and federal laws to follow. For information on rental laws in the state of California, you can obtain a copy of "The Landlord/Tenant Handbook" here: www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/index.shtml

Here are things The Flexner Group will do for you, the landlord:

• Advertise the house or Condo for rent
• Show the property to the prospective tenants (we average 10-15 showings to get the right person for you)
• Screen potential tenants
• Collect rent and security deposits
• Negotiate rental agreements and sign leases