Owner FAQs

Yes. California law prohibits landlords from refusing to rent to applicants just because they have a Section 8 voucher. The law added voucher holders to existing California discrimination protections for source of income.

Yes. For anyone stepping into managing a property on behalf of the owner, the first requirement is to have a property management license in California. The regulation (10131-b) clearly states that buying, selling, or leasing property without a license is unlawful. Our license number is DRE #02086545

We have an After Hours service available for all maintenance concerns. This will address anything after 5 during the week (M-F), weekends, and holidays.

Yes. We direct deposit into your account via ACH on the 15th of each month. If the 15th is on a weekend or holiday your funds will be made available on the next business day.

All leases are posted to your portal after signed. Because we are licensed and acting on your behalf as your agent, there is no need for you to sign the lease.

Yes. We can help with all your brokerage needs.

Owners are paid on the 15th of each month.

We offer many alternatives for tenants to pay their rent online. Credit Card, ACH, or mailing in a Money Order or Cashiers Check. We do not accept cash or personal checks. Our focus is to provide several options for 'on-time' rent payments.

We typically will sign for 1 year, but can, if negotiated and agreed sign longer or month-to-month.

The Security Deposit equals one months rent and is kept in MSC Properties trust account.

MSC Properties holds the deposits for all tenants.

We can manage as soon as the property is Ready to Rent! We will work with you to ensure that everything is ready to go and advise if there are any concerns and offer assistance as needed.

Our focus is mostly single-family properties, but we also manage small multi-family in a single location (under 20 units) and condos.

Each month when you are paid (15th) you will also receive an Owner Statement posted to your portal.