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Property Management - Silicon Valley We are a highly trained team of local real estate experts with experience in every aspect of property management, including advertising, tenant screening.

Welcome to Property Management - Silicon Valley, a distinguished and flourishing property management company under the expert guidance of our Manager, Steve McCoy. With decades of experience in offering unparalleled customer service and prudent financial counsel, Steve has cemented his reputation as a leader in the industry. At Property Management - Silicon Valley, we believe in the power of collaboration. Steve has assembled a team of accomplished business partners, ensuring that our clients benefit from the expertise of top-tier professionals who share our core values of respect and integrity. Our unwavering commitment to fostering trust-based relationships, coupled with our drive for excellence, positions Property Management - Silicon Valley as a highly sought-after resource for property management services.

Heading into Q4? Four things worth confirming before October.Seasonal maintenance scheduled ahead of your market's weath...
09/30/2026

Heading into Q4? Four things worth confirming before October.

Seasonal maintenance scheduled ahead of your market's weather change
Renewal outreach started for leases expiring soon
Major systems reviewed for anything near end of life
Insurance, reserves, and year-end records in order

Q4 moves faster than it looks. Holiday schedules compress vendor availability and push decisions into January.

Seasonal priorities differ by climate and property type, so adjust the first item to your market.

Q4 planning starts before the quarter does.

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A property has been listed for weeks. What should change?Usually the pricing, the photos, and the marketing. Rarely the ...
09/29/2026

A property has been listed for weeks. What should change?

Usually the pricing, the photos, and the marketing. Rarely the screening criteria.

Standards are meant to be set in advance and applied the same way to every applicant. Loosening them because a property is sitting creates Fair Housing exposure on top of the financial risk, and a poorly matched resident usually costs more than the extra vacancy would have.

Slow demand is a pricing and marketing signal. Consistent screening is what protects the property.

Screening practices, permitted criteria, adverse action requirements, and limits on the use of criminal or credit history vary by state and city. Reasonable accommodations are handled separately.

If your property were sitting, what would you want adjusted first?

What should you expect to hear from a property manager? At minimum: statements, maintenance updates, and leasing progres...
09/28/2026

What should you expect to hear from a property manager? At minimum: statements, maintenance updates, and leasing progress.

Typical communication includes a monthly statement, notice before maintenance above an agreed threshold, prompt contact for emergencies or lease issues, updates during a vacancy, and periodic discussion of property condition.

Limited communication does not always mean things are going well. Sometimes it means reporting is not happening.

Specific reporting standards, thresholds, and timelines are set in the management agreement and differ between companies.

Setting communication expectations at the start of the relationship avoids most of this.

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When did you last read your landlord policy? An annual review can surface gaps before a claim does.Worth checking: wheth...
09/25/2026

When did you last read your landlord policy? An annual review can surface gaps before a claim does.

Worth checking: whether dwelling coverage reflects current rebuild costs, whether loss of rental income is included, whether liability limits still fit, and whether risks such as flood, earthquake, or water backup are excluded.

Also confirm the policy is written for a tenant-occupied property. A policy intended for an owner-occupied home may not respond the same way when the property is rented.

Construction costs shift over time, so limits set years ago may no longer reflect replacement cost.

Coverage varies by carrier and policy. Review with a licensed insurance professional.

Share this with an owner whose renewal is coming up.

Why does maintenance run smoothly on some properties and not others? Usually the depth of the vendor list behind them.Fo...
09/24/2026

Why does maintenance run smoothly on some properties and not others? Usually the depth of the vendor list behind them.

For an owner, that shows up as fewer delays. More than one qualified vendor in each key trade means an urgent repair does not wait on a single plumber's calendar. Verified licensing and insurance means the work is properly covered. Vendors who get paid promptly keep answering the phone.

Worth asking about your property: who gets called first, who gets called when they are unavailable, and how are vendors vetted before they are sent out?

Licensing, insurance, and permit requirements differ by state, trade, and project size.

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Residents: “The sink is broken” tells the team there is a problem. These details can help get the right response moving ...
09/21/2026

Residents: “The sink is broken” tells the team there is a problem. These details can help get the right response moving faster:

• Exact location
• What happened and when it started
• Whether the problem is getting worse
• A photo or video, when safe
• Any safe step already taken

For urgent health, safety, active-water, gas, or electrical concerns, always use the approved emergency process.

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Why does documentation matter? Because it gives both sides a shared, factual record.The records that help most are creat...
09/18/2026

Why does documentation matter? Because it gives both sides a shared, factual record.

The records that help most are created early: dated move-in and move-out photos, written maintenance requests with response dates, inspection reports, and copies of notices sent.

Most tenancies never need them. When a question does come up, good documentation usually answers it quickly and fairly for owner and resident alike.

Records cannot be created after the fact, which is why routine matters more than volume.

Save this as a documentation baseline.

What does a written pet policy usually cover? A few specifics, agreed before move-in.Common elements include which anima...
09/17/2026

What does a written pet policy usually cover? A few specifics, agreed before move-in.

Common elements include which animals are permitted, any size or breed conditions, documentation such as vaccination records, any pet fees or pet rent where allowed, and responsibility for damage and yard upkeep.

Assistance animals, including service animals and emotional support animals, are addressed separately under Fair Housing law rather than under a pet policy. Requests are reviewed according to applicable requirements.

Pet fees, deposits, and breed or weight conditions are regulated differently by state, and insurance carriers may have their own requirements.

What does your pet policy cover?

Can someone else move in? It depends on the lease, the screening policy, occupancy standards, and local law.Reviewing a ...
09/16/2026

Can someone else move in? It depends on the lease, the screening policy, occupancy standards, and local law.

Reviewing a request usually means checking occupancy limits, applying the same screening used for any adult applicant, and documenting an approved change through a lease amendment.

Informal move-ins create gaps, since an undocumented occupant may have no obligations under the lease.

Occupancy standards must comply with Fair Housing requirements, including protections for families with children, so limits should be based on the property rather than on who the occupants are.

Save this for the next time the question comes up.

What is the safest way to write a rental listing? Describe the property, not the person you picture living in it.Federal...
09/15/2026

What is the safest way to write a rental listing? Describe the property, not the person you picture living in it.

Federal Fair Housing law protects race, color, national origin, religion, s*x, familial status, and disability. Many states and cities protect additional categories, such as source of income.

Phrases about who a home is "perfect for" express a preference about occupants, which is where problems usually begin. Most issues come from casual wording rather than intent.

Focus on square footage, layout, features, location, and lease terms. That is also what prospects actually need to know.

Review listing language against the requirements that apply in your market.

Save this before your next listing goes live.

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10080 N. Wolfe Road Suite SW3/217
Cupertino, CA
95014

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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