Property Management Blog

Update Regarding Tenants Rights During Foreclosure

Many questions have been raised regarding tenants rights at the foreclosure of a property. Below is a section of the bill signed in 2009 regarding preexisting tenancies and the effects of foreclosure: S.896 Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 (Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by Senate) TITLE VII--PROTECTING TENANTS AT FORECL...

It's Not Easy Being Green..

Cornerstone is going green! We offer the ability to have your statements emailed to you each month. Owners will still receive a copy of their invoices, but they will be emailed as a PDF at the end of each calendar year. If you are an owner currently receiving paper statements and would like to change to paperless statements, just give us ...

Tax Withholding Update

There are additional provisions for waiving the tax withholding by filling out FTB Form 588 - Tax Withholding Waiver Request. Please see the list of reasons below. If you think that you fit into any of these categories, you can fill out the form and send it to the Franchise Tax Board. They have typically processed these requests with...

Pay Rent Online!

Cornerstone is now accepting payments using our online pay portal. Tenants can click on the residents tab and click 'pay rent online'. Once registered you can make online rent payments using major debit or credit cards.* *A transaction fee may apply.

Owner Portal

Clients of Cornerstone Property Management can view copies of their statement by entering their registered email address at: https://cornerstone.appfolio.com/portal The page will appear with a text box where you enter your email. When you click 'Send Access Email' you will be sent a one-time use link to your portal. If you have any issu...

California Tax Withholding

Beginning January 1st, 2010 the Franchise Tax Board will be requiring residential property managers to withhold 7% of nonresident owner’s rental income. You may qualify for an exemption if you meet the FTB residency requirements. A resident is defined in the instructions for Form 590. This form can be found online at: http://www....