{"id":1006,"date":"2026-04-15T00:45:56","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T00:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westgatepmbend.com\/staging\/3690\/?page_id=1006"},"modified":"2026-04-30T18:04:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T18:04:17","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/westgatepmbend.com\/staging\/3690\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1006\" class=\"elementor elementor-1006\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8844589 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8844589\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e799b3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5e799b3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0e22a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d0e22a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-575c900 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"575c900\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd7b8f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fd7b8f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">General services<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d4b041 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"4d4b041\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accoedion-primary\" id=\"accordion-6a1ff9ce89e19\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-4d4b041\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce89e19\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce89e19\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce89e19\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Q: What types of properties do you manage in Central Oregon?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce89e19\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-4d4b041\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1ff9ce89e19\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A: Single-family homes, condos, duplexes, apartments, and mid-term (1-6 months) rentals\u00a0<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-4d4b041\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-016e9f56a1ff9ce89e19\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-016e9f56a1ff9ce89e19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-016e9f56a1ff9ce89e19\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Q: Are you licensed by the Oregon Real Estate Agency, and do you follow local regulations in Deschutes County?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-016e9f56a1ff9ce89e19\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-4d4b041\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1ff9ce89e19\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A: Yes. Westgate Property Management is licensed by the Oregon Real Estate Agency (Property Manager License #201219187, and License #201257433), and we comply with all state and Deschutes County regulations.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-4d4b041\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-abe82e96a1ff9ce89e19\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-abe82e96a1ff9ce89e19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-abe82e96a1ff9ce89e19\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Q: What geographic areas do you cover?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-abe82e96a1ff9ce89e19\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-4d4b041\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1ff9ce89e19\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A: Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, Prineville, Madras, and surrounding areas<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbd0ba9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fbd0ba9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bd99a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0bd99a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Fees and Contracts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1069a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"f1069a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accoedion-primary\" id=\"accordion-6a1ff9ce8abc1\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-f1069a3\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8abc1\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8abc1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8abc1\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Q: What are your typical management fees, leasing fees, and any extras for Central Oregon properties?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8abc1\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-f1069a3\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1ff9ce8abc1\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A: Our management fee is 9% of monthly rent for long-term leases, with a tenant placement fee of 20% (first month's rent only). For mid-term renting, with more frequent turnover and a furnished home, our management fee is 19%.<\/p><p>For tenants, they pay a $75.00 application fee and deposit, and first and last months' rent is due at contract signing.\u00a0<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-f1069a3\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8abc1\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8abc1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8abc1\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Q: Is there a long-term contract, or can I cancel month-to-month?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8abc1\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-f1069a3\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1ff9ce8abc1\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A: The lease agreement, which outlines the terms and conditions of the lease, can become month-to-month after any initial setup period, with a standard 30-day notice to cancel. Our leasing options are flexible, starting with a minimum six-month initial lease for long-term fixed lease agreements. \"In Oregon, a fixed-term lease generally rolls over into a month-to-month tenancy automatically if both parties continue performance after the expiration date.\u00a0Under ORS 90.427 and 91.070, landlords must provide 30-60 days' notice for termination, depending on the length of tenancy, and in the first year, 30 days is common, while after one year, 60 days is usually required.\" -League of Oregon Cities, Landlord Tenant Act<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-f1069a3\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-ca972286a1ff9ce8abc1\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-ca972286a1ff9ce8abc1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-ca972286a1ff9ce8abc1\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Q: Do you offer multi-unit discounts or no hidden fees for Bend area rentals?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-ca972286a1ff9ce8abc1\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-f1069a3\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1ff9ce8abc1\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A: Yes, for multi-housing situations, our management fee rate drops to 7.5%, with a 20% tenant placement fee (first month's rent only).\u00a0<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e250df e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3e250df\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17a085a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"17a085a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Leasing and Tenant Management<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ada3561 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"ada3561\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accoedion-primary\" id=\"accordion-6a1ff9ce8b94b\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-ada3561\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8b94b\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8b94b\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8b94b\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Q: How do you market properties to attract tenants in Central Oregon&#039;s competitive market?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8b94b\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-ada3561\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1ff9ce8b94b\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A: We use a multi-channel strategy to list your property on high-traffic sites like Zillow, Realtor.com, Facebook Marketplace, Trulia, Hotpads, and local Central Oregon platforms such as\u00a0Central Oregon Rental Owners Association listings. Quality photos, virtual and in-person scheduled tours, and targeted ads highlight features like proximity to Mt. Bachelor or Deschutes River access to attract quality tenants fast in Bend\/Redmond's competitive market. We also leverage social media, email blasts to our renter database, and signage for maximum exposure while complying with Oregon fair housing rules.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-ada3561\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8b94b\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8b94b\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8b94b\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Q: What&#039;s your tenant screening process?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8b94b\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-ada3561\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1ff9ce8b94b\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A: Through our property management software, we run comprehensive, secure tenant screening including credit checks (via TransUnion), criminal background checks (national and sex offender registry), eviction history and legal proceedings, rental references, and income verification (requiring 2.5x rent).<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-ada3561\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-ca972286a1ff9ce8b94b\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-ca972286a1ff9ce8b94b\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-ca972286a1ff9ce8b94b\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Q: Do you handle Section 8 or housing assistance programs common in the area?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-ca972286a1ff9ce8b94b\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-ada3561\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1ff9ce8b94b\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A: Yes, we gladly accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) through Housing Works, the primary provider for Central Oregon (Bend, Redmond, Deschutes County), for qualified properties. We coordinate inspections, direct payments, and paperwork to make it seamless for owners while complying with Oregon's Source of Income protections.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-ada3561\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-380f1796a1ff9ce8b94b\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-380f1796a1ff9ce8b94b\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-380f1796a1ff9ce8b94b\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Q: Who sets the rental rate based on local Bend\/Redmond comps and 2026 market trends?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-380f1796a1ff9ce8b94b\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-ada3561\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1ff9ce8b94b\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A: You, the owner, have the final say. We provide a free professional rental analysis using current comps from Zillow, Realtor.com, and local MLS data, factoring in 2026 trends like Bend's average rent around $2,250 (up 2.7% YoY) and Redmond's slightly lower at around $1,800-$2,000. This ensures competitive pricing for quick leasing in Central Oregon's stabilizing market. See our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><a href=\"https:\/\/westgatepmbend.com\/staging\/3690\/central-or-rental-analysis\/\">Central Oregon Rental Analysis<\/a><\/span> page for more information.\u00a0<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f1addd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7f1addd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51d62b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"51d62b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Maintenance and Repairs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dbd2e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"6dbd2e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accoedion-primary\" id=\"accordion-6a1ff9ce8c726\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-6dbd2e8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8c726\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8c726\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8c726\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Q: How do you handle 24\/7 emergencies like winter heating failures in Central Oregon?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8c726\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-6dbd2e8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1ff9ce8c726\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A: Emergencies (e.g., no heat below 60\u00b0F, burst pipes, or flooding) get immediate response. Tenants call our 24\/7 on-call manager directly, who coordinates vetted local vendors for urgent fixes within 2-4 hours, even during Bend\/Redmond snowstorms. Non-emergencies go through our online portal for next-business-day handling, with owner approval for costs over $500.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-6dbd2e8\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8c726\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8c726\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8c726\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Q: Do you coordinate landscaping or snow removal for seasonal properties?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8c726\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-6dbd2e8\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1ff9ce8c726\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A: This is property-dependent, according to the owner's wishes. Each property's lease agreement outlines the specifics for landscaping and snow removal, including who is responsible for managing and paying the service. If the property does not provide landscaping or snow removal services directly, we partner with trusted local Central Oregon vendors to connect tenants with affordable, reliable options tailored to their needs, such as seasonal snow plowing in Bend\/Redmond winters or lawn care in summer.\u00a0<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2891c35 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2891c35\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0c5558 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e0c5558\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Rent Collection and Evictions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f7072d elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"4f7072d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accoedion-primary\" id=\"accordion-6a1ff9ce8d481\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-4f7072d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8d481\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8d481\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8d481\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Q: How do you collect rent and handle late payments per Oregon law?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8d481\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-4f7072d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1ff9ce8d481\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A: Rent is collected securely via our online tenant portal (ACH bank transfer, card, or e-check) due on the 1st, with direct deposits to owners by the 10th. Per Oregon law (ORS 90.394), there's a mandatory 4-day grace period with no late fees until the 5th. We then issue a 144-hour (13-day total) pay-or-quit notice on day 5 or 72-hour (10-day total) on day 8, escalating only if needed while keeping you updated.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-4f7072d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8d481\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8d481\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8d481\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Q: What&#039;s your eviction process under Oregon rules (starting around day 12-15)?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8d481\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-4f7072d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1ff9ce8d481\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A: If rent remains unpaid after notices, we file a \"Forcible Entry and Detainer\" (FED) lawsuit in Deschutes County court around day 10-15, serving a summons (up to 6 more days). Tenants have 6-14 days to respond; if no defense, we request a judgment and writ of execution (2-4 weeks total), coordinating sheriff removal if needed, all while minimizing owner costs and following 2026 Oregon timelines.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-4f7072d\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-ca972286a1ff9ce8d481\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-ca972286a1ff9ce8d481\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-ca972286a1ff9ce8d481\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Q: When and how do I receive my payments?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-ca972286a1ff9ce8d481\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-4f7072d\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1ff9ce8d481\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A: Property owners receive payments by the 10th via direct deposit.\u00a0<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3190536 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3190536\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b219a90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b219a90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Communication and Reporting<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e67fdf3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"e67fdf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accoedion-primary\" id=\"accordion-6a1ff9ce8e1d6\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-e67fdf3\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8e1d6\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8e1d6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8e1d6\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Q: How often do I get property updates, inspections, and financial reports?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8e1d6\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-e67fdf3\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1ff9ce8e1d6\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A: You'll receive monthly financial statements and owner disbursements by the 10th via our management software, with property updates (maintenance, tenant issues) via email, as they occur. We conduct move-in\/move-out inspections, quarterly drive-bys, and annual or bi-annual full inspections for your properties to ensure habitability. This allows issues to be caught early.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-e67fdf3\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8e1d6\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8e1d6\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8e1d6\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Q: How do you communicate with your Central Oregon clients?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8e1d6\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-e67fdf3\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1ff9ce8e1d6\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A: We prioritize clear, timely communication via your preferred channels. Through our management software, you have 24\/7 access to statements, maintenance updates, and documents. We also communicate through email and direct phone\/text support consistently from your dedicated property manager. Calls or in-person meetings in Bend\/Redmond ensure personalized service for local owners.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cfeabd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2cfeabd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff04797 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ff04797\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Legal and Local Compliance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13dac98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"13dac98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accoedion-primary\" id=\"accordion-6a1ff9ce8ef3a\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-13dac98\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8ef3a\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8ef3a\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8ef3a\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Q: How do you comply with Oregon landlord-tenant laws on security deposits, habitability, and fair housing (service\/emotional support animals)?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8ef3a\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-13dac98\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1ff9ce8ef3a\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A: We strictly follow ORS 90.300 for security deposits (max no statutory limit but reasonable, e.g., 1 month's rent; full return or itemized deductions within 31 days post-moveout with receipts). Habitability (ORS 90.320) is maintained via regular inspections, prompt repairs, and seasonal prep like Central Oregon winter checks. For fair housing, we approve verified service animals (task-trained) and emotional support animals (ESA letters) as reasonable accommodations under FHAct\/Oregon law, without pet fees\/deposits.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-13dac98\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8ef3a\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8ef3a\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8ef3a\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\"> Q: Do you recommend landlord insurance for Central Oregon&#039;s wildfire or tourism risks?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8ef3a\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-13dac98\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1ff9ce8ef3a\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A: Yes. We strongly recommend comprehensive landlord insurance (DP-3 policy) covering structure, liability, and loss of rents, with wildfire endorsements due to rising risks in Bend\/Deschutes County. We can connect you with local agents experienced in Central Oregon hazards. We also require a landlord insurance policy on each property managed.\u00a0<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9220f6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f9220f6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77bae74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"77bae74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pets and Policies<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2380a49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"2380a49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accoedion-primary\" id=\"accordion-6a1ff9ce8fc59\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-2380a49\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8fc59\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8fc59\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8fc59\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Q: As an owner, should I allow pets, and what&#039;s your pet screening\/damage policy?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-00f7a5a6a1ff9ce8fc59\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-2380a49\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1ff9ce8fc59\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A: While this is absolutely a personal preference, we recommend allowing pets, as 75% of Central Oregon renters have them, boosting applicant pools and rents by 10-15%. We support a strict pet policy: application with vet records, photos, breed\/weight limits (e.g., no aggressive breeds over 50 lbs.),\u00a0pet deposit ($300-500), refundable or non-refundable.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-2380a49\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8fc59\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8fc59\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8fc59\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Q: How do you enforce no-smoking policies?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-71b7aa86a1ff9ce8fc59\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-2380a49\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a1ff9ce8fc59\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>A: We include clear no-smoking clauses (including vaping\/marijuana) in all leases, conduct move-in\/move-out inspections with photos to document compliance. 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