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Carol Venolia
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Monterey, CA
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has there ever been a major fire near your rental property?

Carol Venolia
  • Flipper/Rehabber
  • Monterey, CA
Posted

This week, one of the huge fires in California is close to my rental properties, which are a few hours' drive from my home. I was visiting my rentals last week; the sky was ugly with smoke, and everything was blanketed in ash. My tenants have been under mandatory evacuation, but at this point it looks like the houses will be spared--if the wind doesn't shift. 

My landlording guides don't cover this kind of situation! Have you ever dealt with this kind of thing? If so, any pointers about what to do, what to watch for, what might be different in the aftermath? Or what to do if the fire does come closer, even burn my places?

I've been in touch with all tenants via texting, and they're all safe with family nearby. I've asked them to let me know of any major changes, and to let me know if there's anything I can do to help.

Is there anything more I can/should do?

Thank you!

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