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New Inspection Program for Housing Choice Voucher Program Begins in October
Beginning October 1, 2025, local housing authorities will be rolling out a new inspection program for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. Under the new National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) program, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) establishes a unified set inspection standards across all federal housing programs.
The NSPIRE initiative replaces the outdated Housing Quality Standards (HQS) program. This transition aims to streamline the inspection process and address the longstanding concerns of property managers regarding inconsistencies in standards application.
To support property managers during the transition, local housing authorities, such as the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA), will offer training sessions specifically designed for property managers and rental owners participating in the HCV program. NARPM plans to include the training during the annual Residential Property Management Expo on September 24.
Information about the NSPIRE program, including the new inspection form, can be viewed on the HUD website by clicking the link below.
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Move-in and Move-out Photos Required Under New State Law
In response to complaints from tenant advocates about unreasonable and poorly documented security deposit deductions, a new state law, Assembly Bill 2081, was passed last year. The law sets limits on permissible charges against security deposits and introduces new photograph requirements.
Under the new law, property managers were required to take photographs of rental units at the end of every tenancy starting April 1 of this year. They also were required to provide tenants with photos of any repairs for damages deducted from the security deposit exceeding $125. Additionally, starting July 1, 2025, move-in photos will also be mandatory.
A seminar discussing this new law will take place during the NARPM Sacramento Residential Property Management Expo on September 24. For more information, including the full text of the law, click the link below.
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Legal Q & A Webinar - July 11
Get answers to your questions from an attorney
Puneet Singh
Managing Partner
PKS Law Group
Here is your chance to ask questions about new or existing laws during this one-hour legal forum. Free benefit for NARPM Sacramento members. $29 for non-members.
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Lunch & Learn - August 20
Reinforcing Your Foundation: Preparing Your Business for Long-Term Success
Alex Goldthwaite CPM® MPM®
Account Executive
Rentvine
Property management companies often develop organically — one process, one property, one person at a time. A former NARPM Chapter President and respected industry leader explores how businesses in our industry can build (or rebuild) a strong foundation through mission-driven leadership, clear processes, and aligned teams. Whether you’re a team leader, property manager, or support staff, you’ll walk away with tools to strengthen your role and help your company thrive long term.
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Residential Property Management Expo
Annual Education Conference & Trade Show
Wednesday, September 24
Citrus Heights Community Center
"Back to School" with 12 educational seminars
Food and beverages served throughout the event
Lots of raffle prizes
Networking with 250+ industry peers
Over 45 exhibitors of industry products and services
Registration and exhibit space sales begin soon.
A special Trade Show Info Meeting for prospective exhibitors is scheduled for 3pm, Monday, July 14 via Zoom. Details will be emailed to NARPM Affiliate members or contact Chapter Administrator to RSVP and receive Zoom meeting link.
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Calendar of Events
Jul 11 - Legal Q & A Webinar with attorney Puneet Singh (free webinar)
Jul 12 - Property Managers Breakfast (Granite Bay)
Jul 14 - Expo 2025 Trade Show Info Meeting for Exhibitors (Zoom meeting)
Jul 23 - The 12 Habits That Keep Us From Rising (NARPM National webinar)
Jul 30 - Property Managers Breakfast (Citrus Heights)
Aug 20 - Lunch & Learn (Mack Powell Event Center)
Aug 27 - Property Managers Breakfast (Citrus Heights)
Aug 28 - Property Managers Breakfast (Elk Grove)
Sep 17 - Property Managers Breakfast (Granite Bay)
Sep 24 - Residential Property Management Expo 2025 (Citrus Heights Comm. Ctr.)
Oct 16 - Property Managers Breakfast (Elk Grove)
Oct 20-23 - NARPM National annual convention (Orlando, FL)
Oct 22 - Property Managers Breakfast (Granite Bay)
Oct 24 - Legal Q & A webinar (free webinar)
Oct 29 - Property Managers Breakfast (Citrus Heights)
Nov 12 - Property Managers Breakfast (Granite Bay)
Dec 3 - Property Managers Breakfast (Citrus Heights)
Dec 9 - Year End Charity Mixer
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Question
When typing up a new lease, should we use the spelling of the tenant's names as it appears on the application or on their driver’s license?
Answer
It is important to be consistent on how you spell their name in the event legal action is necessary. It is best to use the name exactly as it appears on their driver’s license and request that they fill out the application in a manner consistent with this request.
Courtesy of
Law Offices of Kimball, Tirey & St. John
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NARPM's Inaugural Putting Tournament Scores Big with Members
When NARPM Sacramento announced plans for a 9-hole putting tournament on the practice green at Haggin Oaks Golf Course, some members weren’t quite sure what to expect. By night’s end, everyone was asking when we’re doing it again. What unfolded was one of our most engaging and memorable business mixers to date.
Nearly 100 members gathered for an evening of friendly competition and relaxed networking, sponsored by Golden State Handyman. The tournament featured 36 two-person teams battling for top honors, culminating in a dramatic putting playoff to determine the winners — Rod Luman of Key Realty Center and Bob Thomas of KTB Enterprises.
Jenny Tiner of Tiner Properties was grinning ear-to-ear after sinking a long putt in the Hole-in-One Contest to win $500 in cash and two VIP concert tickets courtesy of DH Construction.
Throughout the evening, attendees enjoyed unlimited appetizers sponsored by Independent Plumbing, Heating & Air, along with refreshing drinks hosted by Good Life Group. The putting course was surrounded by a powerhouse lineup of hole sponsors, including:
- Golden State Handyman
- McClatchy Insurance Agency
- Good Life Group
- ManageCasa Property Management Software
- Overhead Door Company of Sacramento
- Degenkolb
- National Tenant Network
- S&G Carpets
- Oracle Construction & Restoration
Thanks to all sponsors, players, and spectators for making this mixer such a huge success. The buzz is real—and the countdown to next year has already begun.
| | | Golden State Handyman was the major sponsor of the first NARPM Sacramento Putting Tournament. | | Nearly 100 property managers and vendors attended the event at Haggin Oaks Golf Course. | | The tournament included 36 two-person teams competing for the first-place trophies and prizes. | | Jeff Slodowitz and Rosanna Garcia of J&R Property Management relax in front of the beverage tent sponsored by Good Life Group before putting in the tournament. | | Jenny Tiner of Tiner Properties receives $500 in cash plus two VIP concert tickets from sponsor Cam Harder of DH Construction for sinking a long putt to win the Hole-in-One Contest. | | Tournament winners Rod Luman of Key Realty Center and Bob Thomas of KTB Enterprises receive trophies from sponsor Joe Lash of Golden State Handyman and Jim Lofgren of NARPM. | | |
Welcome to our new Professional member
Broker/owners, property managers, and key administrative staff
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Devon Vickrey
Realty World - Camelot Winters, Inc.
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Welcome to our new Affiliate member
Businesses offering products and services for property management
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Need a Vendor?
The NARPM Sacramento website includes an Affiliates Directory of vendors that provide a wide range of services for residential property managers. Support our Affiliate members whose membership dues and sponsorships enable our growing Chapter to offer so many services. Click below to search the online vendor directory.
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Advertise in this Newsletter
The monthly NARPM Sacramento Source newsletter is emailed to more than 750 industry professionals throughout the Greater Sacramento region. Readers include property managers, brokers, business owners, administrative staff and maintenance personnel. Click below to request advertising information or call our Chapter Administrator at 916-500-9759.
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Member Benefit Highlight
Annual Education Conference
& Trade Show
Each year NARPM Sacramento hosts the Residential Property Management Expo, the largest education conference and trade show for the residential property management industry in the Greater Sacramento region. The one-day event features a dozen seminars on a wide range of property management topics of interest to property managers, broker/owners, and administrative and maintenance staff.
The trade show hall showcases nearly 50 businesses, including many presenting new products and services for the property management industry. Food and beverages are included with the registration, and raffle prizes are awarded during the reception at the end of the day.
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NARPM Member Benefits
Local Chapter benefits from NARPM Sacramento
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Quarterly luncheons with speakers on industry topics
- Annual education conference and trade show
- Annual Legal Seminar on new laws and regulations
- Free Legal Q&A webinars presented by an attorney
- Property Manager Breakfasts to share info with other members
- Networking mixers and special events
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Affiliates Directory of products and services for property managers
- Member discounts for all programs
State Chapter benefits from California NARPM
National benefits from NARPM National
For more info, visit www.sacnarpm.org, www.narpmcalifornia.org or www.narpm.org
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Join NARPM
Are you a professional property manager?
Advance your career by joining NARPM
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Do you offer products and services to property managers?
Join as an Affiliate member to network and grow your business
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Refer a new member for a chance to win $100
Do you know a property manager or vendor who isn't a NARPM member yet?
Invite them to join NARPM as a professional property manager or Affiliate (vendor) member. Then, email us their contact information so we can follow up. If they join, your name will be entered into a drawing to win $100. If your name isn't drawn, it rolls over into the next drawing which increases your chance of winning.
For a list of current members, check the Professional Members and Affiliates Directory on the NARPM Sacramento website. This referral incentive is part of a membership growth campaign by the NARPM Membership Committee, headed by President-Elect Eric Lee of Evergreen Property Management. Contact Eric for more info or to join the committee.
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Affiliates Committee
Josh Renwick - Good Life Group
Communications Committee
Janet Regan - Horizon Properties
Education Committee
Shelby Challberg - Sacramento Delta Property Management
Government Affairs Committee
Karen Ramos - M&M Property Services & Management
Membership Committee
Eric Lee - Evergreen Property Management
Nominating Committee
Krystal Tiner - Braun Property Services
Get involved in NARPM by joining a committee!
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