Jason Crouch and the All East Bay Properties Editorial Team
Jason Crouch is the founder of All East Bay Properties, which he established in Emeryville in 2005. For more than 20 years, he has managed residential rental properties across Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville, and the broader East Bay — navigating some of California’s most tenant-protective rental markets in the country.
Jason holds a California real estate broker license (DRE #01295378) and is a member of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM) — the professional association for property management specialists — and is a member of the Bridge Association of Realtors. He has served as Chair of the Emeryville Chamber of Commerce, as incoming Chair of the Oakland Association of Realtors, and on the board of BridgeMLS. He was also a board member of ECAP, the Emeryville Citizens Assistance Program.
His writing focuses on practical guidance for renters, property owners, and housing professionals, covering California rental laws, local regulations, tenant rights, rent control, security deposits, and day-to-day property management issues.
Content is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult qualified professionals regarding their specific circumstances.
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Month-to-Month Rent Increases in California: How Much, How Often & How Much Notice (2026)
A month-to-month rent increase in California runs on a different statute than ending the tenancy — Civil Code §827(b), not §1946.1. Here’s how much you can raise it (8.8% statewide, lower in Oakland, Berkeley, and Richmond), how often, and the notice you actually owe.
Thursday Tip: Your Unused Oakland Rent Increase Doesn’t Just Disappear
💡 Skipped a rent increase in Oakland? It might not be gone — here’s how “banking” lets you apply up to three years’ worth in one notice, and what to check before you do.
Should You Raise Rent at Renewal or Keep This Tenant? The East Bay Landlord’s Break-Even Math
A rent increase you’re legally allowed to charge isn’t automatically worth charging. Here’s the break-even math — using AEBP’s own East Bay portfolio data — for deciding whether to push the increase or keep a good tenant at renewal.
Thursday Tip: Your Lease Doesn’t Need a Renewal to Keep Working
💡 Think your lease needs renewing when the term ends? Under California law, it probably already renewed itself — here’s what that means for your notice periods.
California Lease Renewals 2026: Notice Requirements, Rent Increases & What Landlords Often Get Wrong
A California lease doesn’t just “renew” — if the tenant stays and you accept rent, it automatically converts to month-to-month on the same terms. Here’s what that means for notice periods, combining a rent increase with a renewal, and just-cause protections at Oakland and Berkeley properties in 2026.
Thursday Tip: Your FAIR Plan Policy Isn’t Full Coverage
💡 FAIR Plan only covers fire and wildfire damage — liability, theft, and water damage need a separate policy to close the gap.
The Insurance Squeeze: What East Bay Landlords Need to Know About California’s 2026 Homeowners Insurance Crisis
FAIR Plan rates jump 29.1% this October and the wildfire non-renewal moratorium has expired. Here’s what East Bay rental property owners need to know — and do — before their next renewal.
Thursday Tip: Before You Switch Managers, Confirm Who’s Actually Holding the Deposit
💡 Thursday Landlord Tip — Who’s Actually Holding the Deposit. Many of the owners we work with hold tenant deposits themselves rather than having the manager hold them. Before you call a switch finished, confirm the amount in writing — no matter who has it.
How to Switch Property Managers in California Without Losing a Tenant or Violating Your Lease
Switching property managers doesn’t touch your tenant’s lease — it’s a separate contract. But the transition hinges on a few things owners often miss: the termination notice, the tenant notice California law requires, and a full handoff of the deposit, tenant records, and keys. Here’s the process, step by step.
Thursday Tip: The 3-Month Reserve Rule Most Landlords Skip
💡 Before any property manager starts managing your rental, ask about the reserve fund. AEBP requires owners to confirm 3 months’ rent set aside per property — not law, but the single biggest gap we see when a vacancy or repair catches an owner off guard.