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Preparing Your Sonoma County Rental for New Tenants: A Comprehensive Guide
Jul 3, 2025
Welcome to Sonoma County — a place renowned for its warmth, charm, and hospitality. Whether it's the rolling vineyards, the quaint downtowns, or the friendly faces, there's a special kind of welcome here that makes people feel right at home. That same spirit of...
How to Handle Tenant Turnover Efficiently in Sonoma County
Jun 5, 2025
Tenant turnover can be challenging and frustrating for rental property owners. For many owners, this is one of the trickiest and costliest aspects of being a landlord or real estate investor. Between lost revenue during vacancies, cleaning, repair costs, advertising,...
Essential Maintenance Practices for Commercial Buildings in Sonoma County
May 8, 2025
Commercial properties in Sonoma County are subject to constant use, wear, and environmental factors. Without regular maintenance, owners will have to face structural issues, mechanical breakdowns, or safety hazards. When these things arise, there are frustrations,...
Tips on Move Ins with D & G Equity Management
Mar 3, 2025
A first impression is a lasting impression—especially for new tenants stepping into their future homes. When we rent out a property at D & G Equity Management, we are committed to creating a positive move-in experience that not only sets the tone for a successful...
Understanding Rent Control Laws in Sonoma County and New Tenant & Landlord California State Laws
Feb 6, 2025
Rent control laws in Sonoma County are always shifting, and rental property owners must be aware of a list of new laws as 2025 gets off to a strong start. Late in 2024, we updated a published list of the Sonoma County Residential Tenancy Protections Ordinance, which...
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review. We’re very glad to hear that you were satisfied with how the plumbing issue was addressed and with the contractors’ work.
Regarding the electrical outlet, our records show that we reached out on January 12, 2026 to schedule that repair, but we haven’t yet received a response. Please feel free to send us a private message with your availability so we can promptly take care of this for you.
Thank you again for your feedback.
Jill DeProto, Broker
Our application system is operated through a third-party software provider, and some fields—such as Social Security numbers and ID—are optional. We understand not everyone is comfortable providing that information before viewing a property, which is why we do not require it at the initial stage. The purpose of completing the application in advance is simply to confirm who will be viewing the property, ensure the property is a good fit for the applicant, and help streamline the process should you decide to move forward. This step has proven helpful and efficient for many applicants, especially in a competitive rental market.
We also understand that the software malfunction you experienced was frustrating. Unfortunately, we do not control the functionality of the third-party platform, but we have passed along similar issues in the past to help improve their service.
Our Office Administrator did speak with you and explained our policies. At no point did we decide that you were “not worth showing” the property to. We take pride in being responsive and professional, and we work very hard to manage our properties and show them to qualified applicants. The suggestions that we are lazy or operating a scam are simply not accurate. We have been a family-run business in Sonoma County for decades and maintain many long-term relationships with owners, tenants, and community partners.
We respect your decision not to proceed with the application, and we genuinely wish you the best in your housing search. If you have further questions or concerns, we are always happy to discuss them directly.
Jill DeProto, Broker #01173800
D & G Equity Management
Jill DeProto, Broker #01173800
We wish you all the best moving forward and sincerely appreciate your recommendation. Thank you for being part of the D&G community!
Warm regards,
Jill DeProto & the D&G Equity Management Team
At D & G Equity Management, we are deeply committed to fair and unbiased housing practices, and we strictly adhere to all fair housing laws. We evaluate all applications based on consistent, objective criteria, which include financial qualifications and rental history, for all prospective tenants.
While we cannot discuss the specifics of any application publicly due to privacy concerns, we want to assure all our clients that we never discriminate based on age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We have a diverse clientele, and our policy is to treat everyone with respect and fairness throughout the rental process.
We wish you the very best in your housing search.
Sincerely,
The Management Team at D & G Equity Management
Jill DeProto, Broker #01173800
Jill DeProto, Broker #01173800
D & G Equity Management
Our apologies for your frustration however, we keep detail logs of all calls and in person office visits , and we don't show or have any knowledge of your name or correspondence anywhere in our database so please express your concerns directly to me by phoning my office, 707-869-0808 ext #107.
Much appreciated!
Jill DeProto, Broker #01173800
D & G Equity Management
jill@dandgequity.com
Jill DeProto, Broker #01173800
D & G Equity Management
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Michael DeProto, Corporate Broker # 01920878 and Broker #00661609
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D & G Equity Management
14080 Mill Street
Guerneville, CA 95446
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D & G Equity Management
P.O. Box 418
Guerneville, CA 95446
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