If you own rental property in Folsom or Rancho Cordova, here’s a situation you will face at some point…

Your rent up a unit and the new tenant starts off fine… but then slowly begins breaking the rules.

A case in point recently, we dealt with a tenant of ours in Rancho Cordova where:

• An unauthorized occupant moved into the unit

• Multiple vehicles showed up

• Cars were parked on the lawn (yes… the lawn)

• Another tenant’s assigned parking space was taken

Now this is where many landlords — and even some real estate agents — make a costly mistake… Because they either ignore it… or they react emotionally.

Both of those approaches can backfire.

Here’s how we handle it professionally (and legally) at Haven Properties:

Step 1: Document Everything

Photos, dates, lease clauses — no guessing, no assumptions.

If it’s not documented, it didn’t happen if you ever go to court.

Step 2: Serve the Proper Notice

In California, this is typically a 3-Day Notice to Perform Covenant or Quit.   This gives the tenant a clear choice:

• Fix the violation immediately

• Or face further legal action

Step 3: Be Clear, Not Confrontational

We don’t argue. We don’t threaten we just simply outline exactly what must be corrected and give them a chance to fix it. In this case…?

• Remove unauthorized occupants

• Stop parking violations

• Follow the lease — period

Step 4: Follow Through

If the issue isn’t corrected, we move forward with the legal process because consistency is what protects the property — and the owner.

In the case I cite above the tenant did correct all of the issues within the 3 day notice period and is now in good standing.

Why this matters (especially in Folsom & Rancho Cordova)

Rental demand is strong in both markets, but so is tenant turnover risk when issues aren’t handled correctly.

If you let small problems slide… and they turn into big ones:

• Property damage

• Neighbor disputes

• Liability exposure

• Lost rent

If handled correctly? Most situations get resolved before they ever reach eviction.

A quick note for real estate agents:

If you’re selling rentals such as single family homes,Duplexes, Four-Plexes or Apartment complexes in Folsom or Rancho Cordova but are not offering property management, your clients still need help after closing.

That’s where we come in.   We protect your client’s asset, keep them compliant with California law, and make you look good long after the sale.   

And Best of All – We will pay you a referral fee and furthermore if that landlord/investor ever decides to sell, we will refer them back to you.

Now for you Landlords….?   

If you’re a landlord managing your own rental units and you are dealing with a situation like this….?

Don’t guess. Don’t Google your way through legal notices.

Send me, Ed Favinger a message or reach out to Haven Properties — we’ll walk you through the right way to handle it and, if needed, take it off your plate completely.

Because in property management… how you handle the first violation determines everything that follows.