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6 You can simplify your turnover process with Crest Property Management Instead of dealing with frustrating move-out messes on your own, let the Crest Premier Property Management team take the stress off your shoulders. Our team helps landlords enforce strong lease agreements, coordinate professional cleanouts and ensure properties are rent-ready faster. Get a free 15-minute consultation today! Call us at 480-838-9558 or email us at CrestPP@gmail.com. Don’t let tenant junk slow you down — partner with Crest Premier Property Management for a hassle-free rental experience!
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F OR MANY SELF-MANAGED LANDLORDS, there’s nothing more frustrating than walking into a recently vacated unit only to find piles of junk left behind. Whether it’s broken furniture, bags of trash or random personal belongings, this leftover mess can throw a wrench in your turnover Every day your unit sits empty is a day without income. What should be a quick and simple turnaround often turns into weeks of delays if you’re stuck clearing out a tenant’s leftovers. A mattress in the hallway or a garage full of junk might not seem like much — but it can bring your rental process to a halt. 2 Junk removal isn’t cheap plans and eat into your profits. 1 Vacant units = lost rent Hauling off abandoned items costs money. Dumpster rentals, junk removal services, cleaning help and even storage (if legally required) all add up fast. And if you’re doing it solo, you’re spending valuable time — often taking days off work or giving up your What’s worse than junk? Hidden damage. Mold, pests, water damage or even structural issues often lurk under piles of clutter. Tenants who stack items against walls or block vents can cause long-term damage, leaving you with expensive repairs you didn’t budget for. 4 The law Handling abandoned tenant property isn’t as simple as tossing it out. Landlords are required to follow local and state regulations, which may include storing items for a set weekends to do heavy lifting. 3 Hidden maintenance causes headaches The hidden cost of tenant junk 6 things every self-managed landlord should know BY SHERMAN AND EUPHEMIA WEEKES
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period. Failing to do so can lead to legal trouble, fines or disputes — especially if items were removed improperly. 5 It can impact your reputation Junk doesn’t just affect one unit. In multifamily buildings, it can create safety hazards, attract pests and frustrate other tenants — potentially hurting your reviews and retention rates.
42189 W. Cactus Flower Drive
April 10
This new lakeside home was billed as the perfect place for retirement. Walking in, you are greeted by a large living room connected to the kitchen and dining room, all with rustic-modern décor. One of its selling points was its backyard, which features a covered patio with an L-shaped couch, firepit and outdoor television. A bit further into the backyard is a built-in grill, pool, turf lawn and bar. It was sold for the asking price.
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Community: Province Square feet: 2,297 sqft. Price per square foot: $278.19
Builder: Meritage Homes Year built: 2021 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5
Lot size: 8,967 sqft. Days on market: 51
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2. 40748 W. Chambers Drive, The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado................$580,000 3. 37750 W. Padilla St., Rancho Mirage..................................................................$549,000 4. 22489 N. Celtic Ave., Cobblestone Farms........................................................$525,000 5. 42829 W. Wild Horse Trail, Senita........................................................................$505,000
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21424 N. Howell Drive
May 9
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With lush plants and succulents greeting you at the front door of this single-story home, it “has great potential and could be a real gem at an attractive price,” according to listing agents. Walking in the front door, you are greeted by a dining area and an adjacent kitchen, which sports a breakfast bar connecting to the living room. The colors inside this home come right out of Animal Crossing with pastel greens, blues and purples. Its backyard has a paver patio and plenty of room for upgrades. It sold for $59,000 below the asking price.
Home • Dual Panes (Insulated Glass) • Fogged Windows • Single Pane Windows • Table Tops • Shelves • Mirrors • Window & Sliding Door Repair • Custom Shower Doors/Enclosures
Auto • Window Replacement • Windshield Repairs • Calibration Services • Heavy Equipment • Mobile Service • Insurance Accepted
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• Entrance Door Repair • Transaction Windows • Desk Top Protection • Mail Slots
Previous sale: $75,000 (2010)
Community: Rancho El Dorado Square feet: 1,527 sqft. Price per square foot: $144.07 Lot size: 4,957 sqft.
Days on market: 32 Year built: 2004
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
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2. 42371 W. Sunland Drive, Rancho El Dorado...........................................$253,000 3. 41240 W. Capistrano Drive, Glennwilde....................................................$258,000 4. 44125 W. Cydnee Drive, The Villages at Rancho El Dorado...........$260,000 5. 42951 W. Sandpiper Drive, Province..........................................................$265,000
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Source: MLS, April 10 – May 9
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