Click on the questions shown below for written answers:
Upon renting:
When should I put utilities into my name?
What is a HOA (Home Owners Association) and how does it apply to tenants?
Payment questions:
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?
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?
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 40 years. 
