Fall 2021 Owner Newsletter
Fall 2021 Owner Newsletter
4120 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807
(562) 989-9835

DRE License #01251870
Holiday Hours
In observance of Thanksgiving, our office will be closed on:

Thursday, November 25
&
Friday, November 26
Microbial Growth (Mold)
by Evelyn Espinoza, Maintenance Coordinator

Cold weather usually goes hand in hand with long hot showers and baths. This can create moisture in the walls, ceiling, wood, and drywall causing microbial growth. Microbial growth can reproduce rapidly and cause potentially adverse environmental conditions. Since mold exists in 80-90% of homes, it is essential to ensure that microbial growth doesn’t reach potentially high or toxic levels.
 
The main reason for the growth is due to lack of proper ventilation. For instance, if we notice that the bathroom has no exhaust fan, we will recommend having one installed to help prevent the same issue from reoccurring. Mold prevention tips, such as showering with the windows open to allow steam to escape are recommended to tenants as well.
 
Once a tenant notifies us of any microbial growth or mold, we immediately send out a licensed mold specialist to determine whether or not there is mold present. (As most of the time it is just mildew.) If the specialist confirms that mold is present the area is contained so that it is not harmful to the tenant in any way. A report of the vendor's findings is sent to the owner if an air test is needed. At this point, remediation work can begin as soon as possible if the mold is airborne. 
 
We take all of these measures, so that you have an added peace of mind. 
Heater Inspections
by Emma Cuellar, Property Supervisor

As this summer is comes to an end, and cold months ahead, heaters are an essential item for the fall. According to California law, landlords are required to provide heating capable of maintaining a minimum room temperature of 70 degrees. 
 
Annual preventive maintenance, help keep heaters in proper working condition. This consists of cleaning of the unit and checking on all elements that allow the heater to run smoothly.
 
Before the weather starts cooling down, it would be ideal to reach out to your property supervisor to discuss a possible heater inspection. This will ensure that your tenants will be comfortable this fall.
Emergency Rental Assistance Programs
by Susana Manley, Client Relations Associate

As Covid-19 continues to affect clients and tenants with financial stress, Ernst & Haas is committed to assisting both our clients and tenants through these difficult times.
 
On April 1st of this year, applications to both state and federal rental assistance programs were submitted on behalf of our clients for every tenant who had incurred arrears of $500 or higher during the period of March 31, 2020, through April 1, 2021. This effort was to ensure that our clients could possibly receive financial assistance during this pandemic.
 
In addition, we sent all renters with arrears greater than $500, detailed correspondence directing them to apply to the designated rental assistance program pertaining to their home address.
 
These programs have allowed a number of owners to get reimbursed for eligible renters who have unpaid rent dating back to April 1, 2020. Therefore, with these two factors of communication, owners have received financial benefits of these programs and we have the satisfaction of knowing that our clients have one less thing to worry about during this ongoing pandemic.
 
Application and approval process is tedious. However, once approved, funds are usually sent within two to three weeks.
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