Frequently Asked Questions
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Hunter Management provides residential and commercial property management services for owners who want professional oversight of leasing, tenant relations, rent collection, maintenance coordination, compliance support, and overall asset protection.
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Hunter Management offers is backed by a licensed California broker, legal oversight is available when needed and we focus on long-term tenant quality and asset protection.
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Hunter Management is focused on Los Angeles and Ventura County, with a particular emphasis on areas such as Simi Valley, Moorpark, Porter Ranch, Woodland Hills, and Westlake Village.
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Yes. Hunter Management is positioned to assist with both residential and commercial property management, depending on the property type and the owner’s needs.
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Services typically include marketing the property, screening applicants, lease preparation, rent collection, maintenance coordination, move-in and move-out documentation, tenant communication, and ongoing oversight of the property.
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In the Los Angeles and Ventura County market, full-service residential property management commonly runs about 6% to 10% of collected monthly rent, with many companies landing near 8% to 9% depending on the property, service level, and whether additional fees apply. Leasing fees, renewal fees, setup fees, and maintenance markups vary by company.
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Many property managers in Southern California charge a separate leasing or placement fee in addition to the monthly management fee, although some bundle that into a flat monthly structure. Typical California leasing fees are often expressed as a portion of one month’s rent.
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A property manager can save owners time, improve consistency, reduce vacancy, coordinate maintenance more efficiently, and help reduce avoidable issues with screening, rent collection, and compliance. For many owners, the real benefit is not just convenience, but better systems and lower operational risk.
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Tenant screening may include rental history review, credit review, income and employment verification, background screening where appropriate, reference checks, and review of prior eviction history, all handled consistently and in compliance with applicable law.
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Reducing vacancy usually starts with accurate pricing, strong marketing, prompt showings, responsive communication, careful screening, and efficient turnover coordination. Well-maintained properties and proactive tenant retention also help keep units occupied.
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Yes. Property management generally includes coordinating routine and emergency maintenance, communicating with vendors, and helping owners protect the value of the property through timely repairs and oversight.
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Yes. Proper move-in and move-out documentation, condition records, and lawful security deposit accounting are important parts of good property management and can help reduce disputes.
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Yes. In addition to management services, Hunter Management is intended to offer landlord-focused legal support relating to unlawful detainers and related real property matters, as applicable to the engagement.
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Yes. The business is intended to include legal services for landlords involving unlawful detainers, real property matters connected to management, commercial leases, and certain purchase and sale matters, depending on the situation.
If you need legal assistance, please contact us at (310) 557-9005.
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Yes. Professional management can be especially valuable for owners who do not live near the property or do not want to handle day-to-day tenant and maintenance issues directly.
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The first step is usually a consultation about the property, location, management needs, rental strategy, and current issues. From there, the next step is typically a proposal or management review tailored to the property.
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Yes. Reducing vacancy starts with accurate pricing, strong marketing, prompt showings, responsive communication, efficient turnover, and careful tenant screening.
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Legal services for landlords may be available separately through the Law Offices of Nathaniel L. Marston for matters such as unlawful detainers, lease-related disputes, commercial lease issues, and other real property matters.
If you are interested in legal services, you can contact us at (310) 557-9005.
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Phone: (310) 557-9006