MRI Software

MARCH 5, 2025

Landlords may face various liability risks, from tenant injuries to property damage claims. Without the right protection, landlords could encounter costly lawsuits and unexpected expenses that threaten their investment. This guide will cover what landlord liability insurance is, why its essential, and the key benefits it offers.

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Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 24, 2025

Many landlords require renter’s insurance, but others are still not requiring it or verifying it, according to a new study. That gap can leave both landlords and renters exposed to financial risk, especially as rental portfolios grow and things get more complex.

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American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

For landlords and property managers, these versatile vehicles can be an enticing option to diversify short-term rental offerings. Because your reputation as a landlord or property manager hinges on the quality of your rental units, ensuring that each motorhome is structurally sound and free of major mechanical defects is crucial.

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Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 27, 2025

Wondering, “what credit score do you need to rent an apartment?” Luckily, while a high score is important, its not the only thing landlords look at. Let’s break down what landlords consider so you know what you need to do to pass their sniff test. What Credit Score Do You Need to Rent an Apartment?

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Beach Front Property Management

JUNE 18, 2025

Whether you’re wondering about apartment manager costs in Los Angeles or need insight into property management fees in Long Beach or Orange County, this post is for you. A professional property manager can help you: Stay compliant with changing landlord-tenant laws like AB 1482. Why Hire a Property Manager?

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Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 22, 2025

You could rebuild your rental history with short-term rentals, use honesty as the best policy with potential landlords, rent with a co-signer, and seek legal aid. Landlords and property managers in Philadelphia often use eviction histories to help determine if they should approve rental applications. You can own what happened.

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Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

That’s why some landlords bundle certain utilities with the rent. In most cases, landlords who include utilities in the rent will clearly mention so in their listing with phrases like utilities included. Since its a fixed service local municipalities provide, landlords usually incorporate it into rent payments.

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American Apartment Owners Association

JUNE 30, 2025

Exterior Elevated Element (EEE) inspections are a vital part of keeping California multi-family buildings safe and compliant under SB721 (for apartments) and SB326 (for condominiums and HOAs). Yet, we encounter the same misunderstandings over and over among landlords, property managers, and homeowners.

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Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

For instance, if a landlord rents out an apartment, they’re a lessor making a rental agreement with a tenant (lessee). For example, the lessor could be a landlord renting out an apartment, a tenant subletting their rental, a business leasing out office space, or even someone renting out equipment. utilities).

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Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 10, 2025

By Nancy Abrams It is a landlord’s legal responsibility to keep their properties habitable. What does the landlord need to do to prevent this? Landlords should respond immediately to plumbing leaks, which could also lead to mold issues. A certified roofing professional should inspect the roof and make any necessary repairs.

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InveServe

APRIL 8, 2025

For many, owning a small apartment complex in Los Angeles comes with excitement and uncertainty. Understanding whether this decision is right for you starts with looking at the facts , the opportunities , and the challenges of owning a small apartment complex in LA. Here are the key factors to assess: 1.

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Bay Property Management Group

JULY 16, 2025

But the actual ownership stays with the landlord. Here’s a real-life example: Imagine a lessee leases a 10-unit apartment building from the owner for 5 years under a master lease. However, some agreements—especially if it’s set up like a triple net lease (NNN) — may require the lessee to cover taxes, insurance, and other expenses.

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Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 2, 2025

Most landlords worry about chasing late rent, getting repairs done, or dealing with difficult tenants. Signs Your Property Might Have a Phrogger As a landlord, you are always checking on things like repairs, rent, and who is moving in or out. Surprisingly, some landlords have found phroggers on their premises. Absolutely.

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American Apartment Owners Association

JUNE 12, 2025

California landlords, HOAs, and property managers — are you ready for the upcoming compliance deadlines tied to Senate Bills 721 and 326? Noncompliance could result in civil penalties, insurance complications, or tenant safety risks — yet many owners still aren’t sure where to begin.

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Bay Property Management Group

JULY 15, 2025

These homes usually come with their own yard, driveway, and a little more privacy than apartments or condos. Paint the walls, hang pictures, host weekend barbecues—the freedom is unmatched compared to apartments or condos. And as for landlords, this means lower vacancy rates and steady demand. Why Do People Prefer SFHs?

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 8, 2025

Overview of Washington’s New Rent Control Law Here’s what HB 1217 means for multifamily property owners and investors: Annual rent increase limit: Landlords can increase rents each year by a maximum of either 7 percent plus inflation (measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, or CPI-U), or 10 percent, whichever is lower.

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Hospitable

JULY 4, 2025

It’s crucial to make wise decisions when designing an apartment for short-term rental. Landlords are only responsible for emergencies and standard property maintenance. In some cases, you may need to receive a permit to become a landlord, and in others, you may need to do some testing to ensure that your home or apartment is habitable.

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Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 30, 2025

For example, a modern high-rise in Arlington will likely cost more than a garden-style apartment in Woodbridge. Apartments that are closer to amenities like public transportation, shopping centers, schools, or major employers tend to cost more. However, it can vary depending on your credit history or your landlord’s requirements.

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Property Management Inc.

MARCH 13, 2025

Whether you're contemplating managing an investment property or weighing the pros and cons of residential versus commercial spaces, you need a solid grasp of what sets these two worlds apart. They cater to consistent demand for living spaces, whether single-family homes or apartments.

Residential Property Management

Thanks For Visiting

APRIL 29, 2025

” Let’s look at what you really need to know about short-term rental insurance so you do not get left high and dry. Many hosts dont realize that Aircover is not an insurance policy in your name. 5 Critical Things About Short-Term Rental Insurance 5 Critical Things About Short-Term Rental Insurance 1.

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Rentals United

JULY 30, 2025

In the UK, landlords must comply with both national housing laws and local authority restrictions. Safety and insurance Operating legally involves adhering to health and safety standards. Check your local regulations too –some areas require professional safety inspections and minimum $1 million liability insurance.

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Real Property Management Enterprises

JULY 17, 2025

From utilities and security deposits to having the proper insurance, spending can accumulate quickly. This deposit is different from rent; it is kept in a separate account by your landlord. The security deposit serves to protect the landlord against any financial hindrances that may arise from property damage or other expenses.

Utilities

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 21, 2025

Our company has worked with a number of apartment communities and multifamily properties where lockers become a key selling point. Some properties are transforming laundry rooms, especially in units where in-apartment laundry has become standard, into secure package hubs. Lockers have become a form of “package insurance.”

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 1, 2025

Whether strong multifamily performance continues for the second half of 2025 depends on a number of competing factors, including whether robust apartment supply will be met by renter demand, says Yardi Matrix in a summer report. Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week.

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 8, 2025

A smaller pool of available workers would temper household formation and apartment demand while also reducing the number of new jobs needed to keep unemployment steady. Yardi Matrix predicts slower leasing activity once the current supply of new apartment construction is absorbed. percent rent growth in 2025 and 1.2 Rents Up 0.2%

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 14, 2025

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MRI Software

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Properties with young families may benefit from topics like playground safety or childproofing apartments. With additional features such as online applications, renters insurance, and digital rent payments, MRI Software helps landlords create safer, more efficient communities while building trust with residents and staff.

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American Apartment Owners Association

APRIL 30, 2025

Platforms like Revela connect you to revenue-boosting partnerships, including: Insurance savings for tenants and owners with potential marketing fees for you. Proactive property managers and landlords know that the right system isnt just an expense its an investment in long-term success. Rebate programs on maintenance and upgrades.

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RL Property Management

JULY 24, 2025

Hands-off landlords looking for stable income without high involvement. This category includes everything from duplexes and triplexes to small apartment buildings, each offering multiple rental units under one roof. Expenses like roofing, landscaping, and property insurance can be divided across multiple units, boosting profit margins.

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Bay Property Management Group

MAY 29, 2025

Lets break it down and show why it matters to renters, landlords, and property professionals alike. Landlords benefit from compliance by avoiding legal trouble, building a positive reputation, and fostering a welcoming, inclusive rental community. It means a landlord cant refuse to rent to you just because, say, youre a single parent.

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Buildium

APRIL 23, 2025

Whether you’re handling a cozy multi-family building or a sprawling apartment complex, getting your leasing process down to a science can result in high occupancy, more consistent revenue, and better long-term relationships with tenants. Insurance Requirements: Some landlords require tenants to have renters’ insurance.

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Authority Property Management

JUNE 27, 2025

For landlords and property managers, being prepared isn’t just good practice—it’s a critical responsibility. Zone 3 (beyond 100 feet): Thin out dense trees at least 10 feet apart and remove ladder fuels (vegetation that can carry ground fire upward). Clean up fallen leaves and pine needles. a community center or school parking lot).

Tenant

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 1, 2025

percent in June, ticking up for the fifth consecutive month, and now sits at $1,401, according to the July report from Apartment List. in March, our national rent index has seen its growth rate trending down over the past three months, at odds with the typical seasonal trend ,” writes the Apartment List Research Team.

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American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 22, 2025

No matter if youre an independent landlord renting out a single-family home, a multifamily property owner managing multiple units, or a realtor expanding in property management, launching a real estate business is typically accompanied by unique legal challenges.

Real Estate

Thanks For Visiting

MAY 9, 2025

Even with a capable manager, having a PMS in place ensures your operations dont fall apart if someone quits, scales too fast, or simply gets overwhelmed. Insurance Coverage Coverage by insurance and who oversees property with the needs to fulfill property and tenant safety. Be very involved for success when needed, also.

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 1, 2025

in June, according to the July report from Apartment List. The table below shows the latest rent stats for 10 cities in the Salt Lake City metro area that are included in the Apartment List database. Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week.

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American Apartment Owners Association

JUNE 20, 2025

housing crisis, upending the home insurance market, and reducing housing options — particularly for lower-income residents. Insurance challenges Disaster recovery is not equal: Homeowners with insurance typically rebound the fastest, as policies cover much of the rebuilding costs. Natural disasters are worsening the U.S.

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