Client Name: Larry
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Problem: Bad Tenants
Solution: Plus Plan

Key Concerns:

  • Concern about whether the tenant could be evicted quickly
  • Belief that his decades of tenant management made additional services unnecessary

Benefits Realized:

  • Successful and compliant eviction process
  • Increased rental income with market-aligned rates
  • Confidence that all properties meet local legal requirements
  • Full occupancy with reliable, paying tenants

The Puzzle of The Problem Tenant

For over 40 years, Larry managed his rental properties with a handshake and a smile. Things worked well—until they didn’t. In 2023, he found himself in an unfamiliar and stressful situation: a tenant who refused to leave, with no formal lease in place and no understanding of the ever-changing legal landscape around tenant rights. Unsure of how to proceed and worried about the time it might take, Larry turned to Foothill Property Management for help.

The team at Foothill PM quickly stepped in, guiding Larry through the legal eviction process. They handled all the paperwork, coordinated with the necessary parties, and ensured the eviction was carried out in full compliance with state and local laws. Once the unit was vacant, they found a new tenant who was not only reliable but willing to pay a higher rent, immediately increasing Larry’s property income.

Larry was so impressed with the team’s efficiency and professionalism that he decided to bring his other rental property under their management. Now, for the first time in decades, Larry has complete peace of mind knowing his properties are fully compliant with rental regulations. Both units boast 100% occupancy with paying tenants, and Larry no longer has to navigate the complexities of property management on his own.

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