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Free Tools for California Property Owners

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Managing rental property shouldn’t require expensive software or hours of research.

Our free landlord tools help California property owners quickly calculate investment performance, understand state rental laws, and make informed decisions. Whether you’re buying your first rental property or managing a growing portfolio, these calculators are designed to save you time.

Does My Property Fall Under Rent Control?

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Does my property fall under rent control?

Select your city, your property's build year, and its type to see which rent cap, eviction, and relocation rules likely apply. Covers all of Los Angeles County. Built and maintained by VELK Property Management Group.

About this information. This tool reflects publicly published city ordinances and California's Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482), researched and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time this tool was built (June 2026). Rent caps, build-date thresholds, and relocation requirements are set by each city and typically change once a year — some change more often. This tool is provided as free general information to help property owners get oriented. It does not constitute legal advice, is not a substitute for consultation with a licensed attorney or your city's rent stabilization office, and VELK Property Management Group is not responsible for decisions made based solely on this tool. Always confirm current rules with your city before issuing any rent increase or notice.

California Security Deposit Calculator

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What can I charge for a security deposit?

Enter your monthly rent and a few details about your property and tenant to see the maximum deposit you can legally collect, and what you're allowed to deduct at move-out. Built and maintained by VELK Property Management Group.

Service members are always capped at one month's rent, even if you'd otherwise qualify for the small-landlord exception below.
About this information. This tool reflects California Civil Code Section 1950.5, as amended by AB 12 and AB 2801, and is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time this tool was built (June 2026). Some California cities (including Los Angeles, West Hollywood, and Pasadena) require landlords to pay tenants annual interest on security deposits at a rate set by that city each year — this tool tells you whether that requirement applies to you, but does not quote a specific rate, since rates change annually and a stale number could mislead you. This tool is provided as free general information to help property owners get oriented. It does not constitute legal advice, is not a substitute for consultation with a licensed attorney or your city's rent stabilization office, and VELK Property Management Group is not responsible for decisions made based solely on this tool. Always confirm current rules with your city before collecting or returning a deposit.

Cap Rate & Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM) Calculator

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Cap rate & GRM calculator

Enter a property's price, rental income, and operating expenses to see its capitalization rate and gross rent multiplier — two of the fastest ways to size up an investment property. Built and maintained by VELK Property Management Group.

Property & income
If the property has multiple units, enter the combined rent for all units.
Operating expenses
Leave any field blank or at 0 if it doesn't apply. Do not include mortgage principal or interest — cap rate is calculated before debt service.
About this calculator. This tool performs standard cap rate and gross rent multiplier calculations based on the numbers you enter. It does not pull data from any external source, verify your inputs, or account for financing, taxes on your specific structure, depreciation, or future appreciation. Results are only as accurate as the numbers you provide, and should be treated as a starting point for further due diligence, not a substitute for a full underwriting analysis, appraisal, or advice from a qualified real estate, tax, or financial professional. VELK Property Management Group is not a financial or investment advisor and is not responsible for investment decisions made based on this tool.