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California Law

The California Landlord's Complete Guide to RSO, AB 1482, and LARSO in 2026

Most California landlords know these regulations exist. Far fewer understand which one applies to their property, or what it costs when they get it wrong.

By Emun ManagementMarch 202612 min read
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Security deposit documents
California Law

Security Deposits in California: The Complete Landlord Guide

The one-month cap under AB 12, the small-landlord exception, what you can deduct, and the 21-day return rule that trips owners up.

Oct 20269 min read
Tenant not paying rent
Operations

My Tenant Stopped Paying Rent in California: What Do I Do?

The 3-day notice, the unlawful detainer process, cash-for-keys, and the self-help mistakes that cost owners thousands.

Oct 20267 min read
Tenant screening
Operations

Tenant Screening in California: What You Can and Can't Ask

How to screen without breaking fair housing law: what you can ask, source-of-income rules, application fees, and consistent criteria.

Oct 20267 min read
Las Vegas rental market
Market Analysis

The Las Vegas Rental Market: What Property Owners Should Know in 2026

Why Las Vegas keeps drawing California investors, what makes Nevada landlord-friendly, the neighborhoods to know, and how management differs from California.

Sept 20268 min read
Nevada and California comparison
Investment Strategy

Nevada vs. California for Rental Property Owners: The Key Differences

Rent control, security deposits, eviction timelines, and taxes compared side by side for owners weighing both markets.

Sept 20269 min read
Hiring a property manager
Owner Education

Hiring a Property Manager: 10 Questions to Ask Before You Sign

The questions that separate a good property manager from an expensive one, from fee structure and vendor billing to reporting and compliance.

Sept 20267 min read
California rent increase notice
California Law

How to Raise Rent Legally Under AB 1482 in California (2026 Guide)

The cap is 5% plus regional CPI, up to 10% per year. How to calculate a legal increase, serve proper notice, and avoid the mistakes that void it.

June 202611 min read
California backyard ADU
Investment Strategy

ADUs as a California Investment: Rules, Costs, and Rent Potential in 2026

One of the most accessible ways to add rental income to a lot you already own. What the rules allow, what they cost, and how the return pencils out.

June 20268 min read
Landlord tax deductions
Owner Education

Tax Deductions Every California Landlord Should Know in 2026

The deductions owners miss most, the repairs-versus-improvements rule, depreciation basics, and the records that make tax time painless.

June 20269 min read
Property management fees
Owner Education

What Your Property Manager Isn't Telling You: Hidden Fees Exposed

The monthly percentage is just the start. Every hidden fee most California PMs charge, and what we don't.

Feb 20258 min read
Real estate agent
For Agents

How California Real Estate Agents Can Earn More Without Managing Properties

The right PM referral program locks in a future listing worth $15,000–$50,000+. Here's exactly how.

Jan 20256 min read
California commercial property
Commercial Management

Why Commercial Property Investors Need Professional Management

CAM reconciliations, NNN versus gross lease structures, and tenant relations at the business level. What self-managing actually involves and what professional management protects you from.

April 20267 min read
Commercial property handoff
Commercial Management

How to Transition From Self-Managing Your Commercial Property

What to gather, what to expect, and how the handoff works. A step-by-step guide for commercial property owners ready to bring in a professional team.

April 20266 min read
Emun Capital commercial investment
About Emun

Why Emun Capital Backs Emun Management

Emun Management is an operating arm of Emun Capital, an active investor in California commercial real estate. Here is why that structure changes how we manage.

May 20266 min read
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