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Connecting Qualified Residents with Quality Properties in the Santa Cruz County, California Area

ABOUT Western Property Management

Western Property Management conducts every transaction with honesty and integrity. Whether you are a potential tenant in search of a home or apartment for rent or an investment property owner seeking professional management for your investment, you can trust Western Property Management. We combine our experience, superior service, knowledge and the latest technology to streamline the property management process; making it simpler and more transparent for all involved.

For tenants, we specialize in mainly residential properties, including single family homes, apartments, townhouses, and duplexes throughout Santa Cruz, Aptos, Capitola, Watsonville, and Soquel. Each of our properties is well cared for and professionally managed and maintained. You could soon be moving into your next home or apartment! For investment property owners, we work to protect your investment with hassle-free services that make life easier. From filling vacancies quickly with qualified tenants to the prompt collection of rent payments and maintenance, we do it all.

Find your place with Western Property Management.

TENANTS

YOUR ONLINE PORTAL

CURRENT TENANTS ONLY

PAY RENT

Securely pay rent online via the tenant portal anywhere! E-Check payments are FREE! (Fees do apply for debit/credit card payments)

Set up automatic payments so you always pay on time.

MAINTENANCE REQUESTS

Quickly submit maintenance requests that go directly to our maintenance department.

Please note: For emergency maintenance requests such as uncontrollable water or sewer, please call the office by telephone to speak with the maintenance department.

SEAMLESS COMMUNICATION

Send communications to us at anytime.

RENTERS INSURANCE

Easily submit proof of insurance coverage or purchase a policy, right from your portal.

OWNERS

BACKED BY INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY

SIMPLIFIED & SECURED PAYMENTS

Make and receive payments from the mobile-friendly Online Portal. Directly send funds for owner contributions, including emergency maintenance repairs, renovations, or reserves via eCheck or Debit Card.

ENHANCED COMMUNICATION

Stay connected and informed with built-in messaging, notifications, and emailing tools, all with fully mobile functionality to simplify collaboration.

24/7 ACCESS & PROPERTY INSIGHTS

Get on-demand access to financial statements, monthly summaries, year-end tax statements, and important documents from anywhere using our robust mobile capabilities.

SERVICES YOU CAN TRUST

REPORTING

Property Performance Reports to keep you in the loop on your investment.

MAINTENANCE

Regular Property Management and Inspections keep your property in great condition.

MARKETING

Effective Marketing & Leasing services keep your properties filled and performing at their peak potential.

FINANCIALS

Our Property Financial Services keep your finances organized and up-to-date.

FILLING VACANCIES

We help place tenants in properties that are a great fit for them and their needs.

TENANT CARE

Positive Tenant Relations & Lease Compliance keep tenants and owners happy.

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The Impact of Local Festivals on the Santa Cruz Rental Market

April 10, 2025

If you’re renting out a short-term property or a vacation home in Santa Cruz, you’re probably pretty sensitive to the seasonal shifts and the different pricing models that local festivals will support. But what is the real impact of local festivals on the Santa Cruz rental market?