Westside Property Management in Los Angeles

09/18/2026

Can you manage a rental property yourself? Absolutely.

The better question is how much of the day-to-day responsibility you actually want to handle.

A repair comes in. Someone has to coordinate it.
The unit goes vacant. Someone has to manage the leasing process.
Then there are records, inspections, communication, and the requirements that apply to the property.

For some owners, self-management works well.

For others, the time, systems, and ongoing coordination are what make professional management worth considering.

What part of managing your rental takes the most time?

DM “MANAGE” and tell us your situation.

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09/14/2026

A quiet day doesn’t mean nothing is happening.

Behind the scenes, property management can involve maintenance coordination, leasing review, renewals, accounting, and documentation before an owner ever needs to step in.

That is the part of management owners do not always see.

The question is not whether your manager is constantly calling you.

The better question is:

Do you have enough clarity to know your property is being handled properly?

If you are unsure how your current setup is working, DM “REVIEW” to Westside Property Management and we will help you take a closer look.

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09/04/2026

Santa Monica rental owners: September 1 did not automatically mean every rent-controlled unit received a 2.6% increase.

Santa Monica's 2026 General Adjustment is now in effect, but the unit's Maximum Allowable Rent, tenancy date, registration status, eligibility, notice requirements, and applicable fees or surcharges still matter.

We reviewed the City of Santa Monica's current guidance and organized the key points into a practical owner resource.

If you own or manage rental property in Santa Monica, the guide explains what to verify before relying on the 2026 General Adjustment.

Read the full guide:
https://www.westsidepropertymanagement.com/santa-monica-rent-control-2026-general-adjustment/

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07/17/2026

07/13/2026

Choosing a new company is one decision. Making sure nothing becomes unclear during the transition is where the details matter.

Lease records.
Rent collection instructions.
Keys and property access.
Open maintenance items.
Tenant communication.
Clear responsibility for follow-through.

A property management transition should feel organized for the rental property owner, the tenant, and the incoming management team.

Own rental property in Los Angeles and considering a change?

DM SWITCH with your property’s city and number of units. Westside Property Management will send you the Property Performance Review.

07/10/2026

You should not have to chase basic updates about your rental property.

Unclear reporting, incomplete records, slow maintenance communication, and limited visibility are valid reasons to review whether your current property management arrangement still fits your needs.

Before switching managers, review:

✓ Your management agreement
✓ Tenant communication
✓ Leases and notices
✓ Security-deposit records
✓ Maintenance and vendor files
✓ Owner statements and ledgers
✓ Keys, codes, and property access
✓ The transition plan

Westside Property Management created a practical checklist for Los Angeles rental property owners considering a management change.

Review the complete guide:

https://www.westsidepropertymanagement.com/property-management-switch-checklist-los-angeles/

06/25/2026

A vacant unit usually points to one of five issues:

Pricing
Photos
Showing readiness
Response speed
Follow-up

Before lowering rent or guessing what is wrong, review the full leasing process.

Own a rental property in Los Angeles?

Comment "VACANT" and we will send you the Property Performance Review.

Westside Property Management

06/18/2026

Insurance renewal coming up?

Do not wait until renewal week to find missing records.

Before questions come up, organize:

Repair history
Vendor invoices
Photos
Open repairs
Completion notes
Visible safety items

No one can promise a lower premium or guaranteed renewal.

But a cleaner property file can give you better visibility and fewer surprises.

Comment INSURE and we will send you the checklist.

Westside Property Management

General information only. Not insurance or legal advice. No premium or renewal outcome is guaranteed.

06/17/2026

The repair wasn’t the problem.

The delay was.

Small rental issues get expensive when they are not documented, assigned, tracked, and followed up on.

Own property in Los Angeles?

DM REVIEW and we will send you the Property Performance Review.

Westside Property Management

06/15/2026

Expensive property problems usually do not start as major issues.

They often start small.

A missed note.
A repair that was not documented.
A tenant concern that was not followed up clearly.
A vendor record that is hard to find later.

Our latest blog explains how Los Angeles rental owners can reduce confusion by keeping better maintenance records, vendor documentation, repair notes, photos, invoices, and follow up history.

Read the full guide on our blog:
“How LA Rental Owners Reduce Property Risk Before Problems Become Expensive”

If you own a rental property in Los Angeles and want to understand what a property review should cover, comment REVIEW or send us a DM.

Westside Property Management will point you in the right direction.