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Fair Housing: Tips for Rental Property Owners in Sonoma County
Jul 11, 2024
Renting out a property in Sonoma County, you likely understand that California has a lot of strict rental laws and tenant protections in place. There’s rent control and just cause eviction for qualifying properties, security deposit restrictions and requirements, and...
Paws and Sonoma County Property Management: Pros and Cons of Allowing Pets
Jul 4, 2024
One of the hottest topics in Sonoma County property management is the topic of pets. Should you allow them? Should you avoid them? And, of course, when is a dog or a cat not a pet? We’re barking all about pets and the pros and cons of allowing them today. We’re also...
Benefits of Hiring a Professional Property Management Company in Sonoma County
Jun 6, 2024
Why should you hire a professional property manager when it seems easy enough to take care of your Sonoma County rental property on your own? Leasing, managing, and maintaining an investment property is not as easy as it may look. While finding a tenant and...
Tenant’s Handbook to Security Deposits: California State Law, Your Rights, and Your Responsibilities
Apr 4, 2024
As a tenant in Sonoma County, CA, dealing with rental agreements and security deposits can be challenging. D & G Equity Management can help educate you about the details. This guide breaks down California State Law about security deposits into more understandable...
Rental Property Maintenance 101 for Tenants & Sonoma County Property Owners
Mar 7, 2024
Navigating the responsibilities of property maintenance can be a complex task, especially when it involves understanding the distinct roles of tenants and property owners. In Sonoma County, where the real estate rental market is as diverse as the landscape, both...
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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.
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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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