Concord duplex exemption notice: what it really means
If you own a duplex in Concord and received an exemption notice, the city isn’t asking you to apply — it’s telling you the property is covered. Here’s how to
Contra Costa Rent Control Retirement Plan Stress Test
The 7-property retirement plan ignores Contra Costa's city-by-city rent control and price gaps. Here's how to stress-test its assumptions against your own portfolio before you rely on it.
Concord Duplex Owner-Occupied Exemption: Does It Apply?
Living in one half of your Concord duplex doesn't automatically trigger the owner-occupied exemption. The answer is in the notices you already received, and a local read is the only
Concord Duplex Condo Exemption: Why It Matters
A condo in Concord is exempt from the rent ordinance while a duplex is not, and the exemption notice draws that line clearly. Here is how the distinction works and
Your Concord Duplex Exemption Notice: What to Do
A Concord duplex exemption notice landed on a property you’ve owned for 20 years. Here are the records to pull, what to check, and why the city’s classification might be
Walnut Creek General Plan 2050: Check Your Zoning
Walnut Creek is rewriting its General Plan, and the draft land-use map will directly affect what you can build and how you can operate. Here is how to track the
Concord Rent Ordinance: Duplex vs Single-Family Exemptions
Concord exempts single-family homes, condos, and ADUs from its rent ordinance but not duplexes. Here's how to check which rules apply to each property and avoid a compliance trap.
Concord Rent Increase Exemption: Explaining It to Tenants
When a tenant sees a higher increase on your single-family home, the Concord rent increase exemption can cause confusion. Here’s how to explain it clearly and keep the conversation documented.
Rent Increase Notice: 30-Day vs 90-Day Calendar
The notice period for a rent increase isn't always 30 days. In Concord, Walnut Creek, and the rest of Contra Costa, the split between 30-day and 90-day notices depends on
Landlord Record Keeping Contra Costa: What to Prove
Contra Costa landlords face a patchwork of record-keeping rules that vary by city. Here is what you need to prove and for how long, without the guesswork.