First Realty Rentals

Property Management and Rental Services

Property Management and Rental Services

Serving Eastern & Central Contra Costa County, California

Office: (925) 754-7000

Mark Direct: (925) 595-4188

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FAQ for existing tenants

Click on the questions shown below for written answers:

Upon renting:

When should I put utilities into my name?

Where can I park?

What is a HOA (Home Owners Association) and how does it apply to tenants?

 

Payment questions:

Where do I pay my rent?

 When is my rent due and what happens if I do not pay it?

 What happens if my check bounces?

 

General questions:

 What happens if I do not honor my lease obligations or properly care for the property?

What am I responsible for maintaining?

 What do I do if my property needs a repair?

 Can I make changes or “improvements” to the property?

 I just received a notice from the City or HOA. What do I do?

 What is the policy regarding pest control?

 What is the procedure for adding a room-mate/tenant?

Can I install cable or satellite TV at my property?

Can I get a pet after move-in?

What is the smoking policy?

Do I need Renter’s Insurance?

 

Extension Or Termination Questions:

 How do I extend my lease or rental agreement?

 Can I break my lease before it has expired?

 How do I give you notice to terminate and how much notice is necessary?

 Can I move before my 30 days is up after giving notice?

 How do I get my full deposit back?

 When does my 30 days to terminate tenancy start?

 Do I need to be present for a walk-out inspection?

 How long after I move out does it take to get my security deposit back?

  

  First Realty / Pryor & Associates’ property management department was founded in 1982 to meet the needs of consumers in both Central and the growing areas of Eastern Contra Costa County. Our goal is to provide quality service and value to consumers using a business ethic which values honesty, integrity and attention to detail.

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About Our Property Manager

mark pryor realtor Mark Pryor is a native Californian who has lived in Contra Costa County since 1963. He is a graduate of St. Mary's College of Moraga and has worked as a teacher, real estate analyst and appraiser. Mark has been a full time licensed Realtor® since 1980 and has been a successful property manager for over 30 years.  Read More   (CA DRE# 00789148)

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Office: (925) 754-7000
Cell: (925) 595-4188
Fax: (925) 219-8002
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P.O. Box 8868
Pittsburg, CA 94565

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