Lease Extension vs Lease Renewal: What's the Difference?
By Kayvon Homayoun - Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Retaining tenants is important to ensure profitability, but it's just as essential for you to bind their tenancy to a lease agreement. It's a contract that both you and your tenant will abide by, setting guidelines and rules to follow. With that said, you should know...
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Pet Screening Tips for San Diego Landlords
By Kayvon Homayoun - Sunday, September 21, 2025
A pet-inclusive rental property will have a wider pool to attract potential tenants from, a lot of whom are pet owners willing to pay more for the accommodation. The question is: Are the risks worth it? Even with pet policies in place, you might end up dealing with excessive bark...
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An Inspired Chat with Kayvon Homayoun of La Jolla
By Kayvon Homayoun - Friday, September 19, 2025
Recently, our managing broker & owner, Kayvon Homayoun, sat down down with local magazine SDVoyager for a chat about his day-to-day managing Harland Property Management and our sister maintenance company Octo Property Services. In this interview, Kayvon was able to go in-dept...
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Main Reasons Tenants Break Their Lease and How to Prevent Them
By Kayvon Homayoun - Sunday, September 7, 2025
A lease agreement is a legally binding contract between a tenant and a landlord that outlines the terms of the rental property, but tenants breaking their lease is still a common occurrence. While some reasons are out of a landlord's influence, some may be resolved by making ...
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Which Investment Property Type is the Best Option for You in 2025?
By Kayvon Homayoun - Thursday, August 21, 2025
Real estate investing remains one of the most profitable ventures for anyone, but it’s not as simple as choosing a color to paint your wall. It requires thorough research and sufficient knowledge of the real estate industry to make the right decision. Read on to learn ...
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How You Can Prevent Eviction Lawsuits as a San Diego Landlord
By Kayvon Homayoun - Thursday, August 7, 2025
An eviction case isn’t just time-consuming; it also carries the risk of legal errors that anyone could make. Whether intentional or accidental, illegal actions by landlords can result in penalties and damage your reputation. Fortunately, these issues are entirely avoidable ...
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$200K Slab Leak Disaster in La Jolla: How Harland Property Management Saved the Day
By Kayvon Homayoun - Thursday, July 24, 2025
At Harland Property Management, we’ve seen our fair share of maintenance emergencies—but nothing quite like what unfolded at this high-end property in La Jolla. What started as a minor water concern quickly escalated into one of the most costly and extensive repairs w...
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Common Lease Violations and How You Can Resolve Them Effectively
By Kayvon Homayoun - Monday, July 21, 2025
Lease violations are not uncommon in the rental business, whether they’re minor issues or serious offenses. When a tenant fails to follow the rules, a property owner must know how to tackle the problem the right way. Listed below are common lease violations you might r...
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Lease Renewal Strategies Every San Diego Landlord Should Know
By Kayvon Homayoun - Monday, July 7, 2025
Tenant satisfaction and profitability are not the only goals a landlord should set for their business. Tenant retention can significantly contribute to the overall success of your rental property. Lease renewals can come easily when you manage your property correctly, but th...
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10 Factors to Consider Before Expanding Your San Diego Rental Portfolio
By Kayvon Homayoun - Saturday, June 21, 2025
Investing in rental properties can be lucrative, but expanding your investment portfolio requires extensive due diligence. Not making an informed investment decision can lead to negative cash flow, not to mention added stress as a rental property owner.Experts would tell you that...
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