Beach Front Property Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Smart home technology for apartments is transforming multifamily living by making everyday life easier and more efficient. Discover how smart apartment technology enhances living spaces, boosts efficiency, and adds value to your property. What isSmart Apartment Technology? Key advantages of smart apartments include: 1.

Property

Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 22, 2025

That space could be turned into a mother-in-law apartment. Main Takeaways Mother-in-law apartments offer flexible living solutions , serving as spaces for aging relatives, guests, or rental units that can generate extra income. What Is a Mother-In-Law Apartment? Why Are They Called Mother-In-Law Apartments?

Apartment

Rental Housing Journal

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

After he retired, he started a real-estate brokerage business with his sister that focuses on property management and leasing. Ask Landlord Hank Your Question Ask veteran landlord and property manager Hank Rossi your questions from tenant screening to leases to pets and more! Visit his website: [link].

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Appfolio

JUNE 24, 2025

Multifamily operators are embracing and deploying AI across the apartment industry and seeing tangible performance. The apartment industry has long relied on manual processes. And as industry adoption continues to grow, the focus is shifting from hype to tangible impact. It’s all about building resilience and maximizing opportunities.

Real Estate

Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 11, 2025

In this article, well break down what being a co-applicant really means, how its different from a co-signer, what the landlord looks for, and the good (and not-so-good) things you need to know before you sign that lease with someone. They share responsibility for fulfilling the lease terms. Main Takeaways What is a co-applicant?

Applications

American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Although many people consider a house up to 600 square feet to be a tiny home, the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) Appendix AQ, stated that tiny houses are dwelling units measuring 400 square feet (37 m 2 ) or less in floor area, excluding lofts. All of your policies need to be incorporated into your lease.

Landlord

Rentals United

APRIL 17, 2025

This rental model combines the income potential of short-term stays with the reliability of longer leases. At Rentals United, weve analyzed our internal data and turned it into insights to help property managers like you build adaptable rental strategies and maximize bookings.

Rental Unit

Buildium

JUNE 17, 2025

For example, Buildium Marketplace partner Beekin analyzes data from over 15 million rental units to quickly give you rent estimates for apartments, single-family homes, and condos. Collect e-signatures with custom lease templates to streamline tenant onboarding. This minimizes vacancy costs and keeps the rent flowing.

Property Manager

Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 11, 2025

Breaking Down the Math: Pet Fees as a Revenue Stream Revenue from Pet Fees To illustrate the financial impact, let’s consider a hypothetical property management company overseeing 10,000 rental units. Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week.

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MRI Software

MARCH 5, 2025

This can result in stronger tenant relationships and longer lease agreements. Being insured sets landlords apart in competitive rental markets and can lead to fewer disputes. Rental units with frequent tenant turnover may pose higher risks of accidental damage or legal disputes.

Insurance

Buildium

JANUARY 22, 2025

The Importance of Digital Marketing in Property Management When property owners and renters begin their search for management or a rental unit, they usually start online. Additionally, create posts that provide valuable information, such as “How to Choose the Perfect Apartment” or “5 Reasons to Live in [Your City].”

Property Manager

Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 2, 2025

Its more common than you might think and can happen even in vacant rental units. Sometimes, it even happens in rental units that are sitting empty between tenants. They might be secretly living there, even between leases. Make sure your lease clearly addresses unauthorized occupants.

Real Estate

Property Management Inc.

JUNE 13, 2025

It allows tenants the opportunity to pay rent, correct lease violations, or leave voluntarily before the situation escalates. Lease agreements typically outline specific rules, but local housing laws often fill in the gaps. Proceed with cleaning and preparing the apartment or the rental unit for your next tenant.

Landlord

RL Property Management

JULY 24, 2025

With longer lease terms and more stable tenants, you’ll spend less on marketing, screening, and vacancy downtime. One tenant, one lease, one set of maintenance concerns. If your single-family rental is vacant, your income drops to zero until it’s leased again. Leasing restrictions. Attracts quality renters.

Single-Family Home

RL Property Management

MAY 7, 2025

With a flat-rate pricing model and no leasing fees, RLPM is built for owners who care about ROI and transparency. What sets RL apart is its commitment to proactive management: quarterly property inspections, 24/7 maintenance coordination, strict tenant screening, and legally vetted leases come standard.

Property Manager

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 6, 2025

Vacancy loss is themoney a landlord loses when rental units remain unoccupied. While its often seen in a negative light, experienced property managers in Baltimore view it as more than just lost incomeit also represents potential earnings you could gain once the units are occupied.

IT

Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 10, 2025

Under Arizona law, landlords must provide a rental unit that has fully operating cooling systems and other appliances that make it safe to occupy. For example, in the cities of Phoenix and Tucson, rental units that use air conditioning cannot exceed a maximum temperature of 82 degrees in all habitable rooms, including bathrooms.

Landlord

Bay Property Management Group

JUNE 20, 2025

If you’re trying to figure out how to stop smells from coming through vents in apartment living, you’re in the right place. This guide breaks down how odors travel, common complaints in rentals, what causes those smells, and practical ways to get rid of them for good. We’ve also included answers to the most frequently asked questions.

Apartment

Appfolio

JULY 13, 2020

In the residential leasing world, May through September are known as leasing season—with July and August typically seeing the most volume. To make the most of leasing season, property managers, leasing teams, and marketing managers need to be ready for increased demand and commit resources to encourage lease renewals.

Lease

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The signing of a rental lease agreement represents an expectation of trust between a landlord and a tenant. What can you do to give tenants that sense of safety when they move into your rental and what are your legal responsibilities to protect them from harm? Landlords should also report suspicious activity to the authorities.

Tenant

Bay Property Management Group

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Timing is everything when it comes to renting an apartment. Your search can succeed or fail based on a number of factors, including your budget, when you plan to move in, and the constantly shifting rental market trends. So, when exactly is the best time to rent an apartment? And when are apartments cheapest?

Apartment

Rental Choice

AUGUST 6, 2024

Smoking in apartments is a contentious issue that has caused many disputes between landlords and tenants. However, both federal and state laws have something to say about smoking — even in private spaces like rental units. Smoking in Apartments and Tenants’ Rights Can I smoke in my apartment?

Apartment

American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The costs associated with vacant units, marketing to new tenants, and preparing properties for new occupants can quickly add up. Accordingto a report from Zego, the average cost of turning over a rental unit was $3,872 in 2023. With a surge in apartment completions, the market is becoming increasingly competitive.

Tenant

Real Property Management Evertrust

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

But renting an apartment during this chilly season comes with its own set of challenges and considerations. If you are looking for a rental apartment in Portland, Maine, during the winter months, it’s crucial to understand how the season affects apartment hunting, living conditions, and utilities.

Apartment

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The Importance of Occupancy Limits Occupancy limits are established to maintain safety standards and prevent overcrowding in rental units. Need a Lease Agreement? Access 150+ state-specific legal landlord forms, including a lease. The following considerations will help guide enforcement in a fair and compliant manner: 1.

Compliance

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The signing of a rental lease agreement represents an expectation of trust between a landlord and a tenant. What can you do to give tenants that sense of safety when they move into your rental and what are your legal responsibilities to protect them from harm? Landlords should also report suspicious activity to the authorities.

Tenant

American Apartment Owners Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Rent control places a limit on how much a landlord can charge their tenants in their lease and lease renewal. Many more rental units are affected by this program and are what most people think of when they consider New York City rent-controlled housing. there are rent control laws that affect some rental units.

Rent

American Apartment Owners Association

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Importance of Occupancy Limits Occupancy limits are established to maintain safety standards and prevent overcrowding in rental units. Yes, property managers are within their rights to enforce occupancy limits, as long as these limits are clearly defined in the lease agreement and compliant with state and local regulations.

Compliance

Rental Choice

APRIL 4, 2024

An inappropriately priced rental unit can discourage tenants from renting or lead to potential losses. It’s important to strike a balance to make the most out of the rental property. There is no set rule or standard when it comes to determining a rental price. Factors to Consider: How Much Should I Charge for Rent?

Apartment

American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Although many people consider a house up to 600 square feet to be a tiny home, the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) Appendix AQ, stated that tiny houses are dwelling units measuring 400 square feet (37 m 2 ) or less in floor area, excluding lofts. All of your policies need to be incorporated into your lease.

Landlord

Property Management Inc.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Discovering that you're renting an illegal apartment can be a stressful and unsettling experience. How much is the fine for renting an illegal apartment, and what does it mean for you? Let's get started with this guide to illegal apartment tenant rights and more. What Is an Illegal Apartment?

Apartment

Bay Property Management Group

DECEMBER 11, 2024

So, you should find a sweet spot to retain tenants and keep the units occupied. You can achieve this by offering incentives to tenants who want to extend their leases, managing your property well, and setting competitive prices for your rental apartments to draw in new tenants.

Management

American Apartment Owners Association

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Importance of Occupancy Limits Occupancy limits are established to maintain safety standards and prevent overcrowding in rental units. Yes, property managers are within their rights to enforce occupancy limits, as long as these limits are clearly defined in the lease agreement and compliant with state and local regulations.

Compliance

Rental Housing Journal

JANUARY 31, 2025

Tenants smoking inside rental property can be a real headache for property managers so in this weeks Ask Landlord Hank question he offers some suggestions on how to know find out if tenants have been smoking in the rental unit. Landlord Hank Rossi How Can I Monitor Tenant Smoking In My No-Smoking Rental?

Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

AUGUST 7, 2022

in a rental unit. Violating community health and safety standards: Letting a rental property get so dirty it attracts rodents or insects, which may make other tenants feel unsafe. Staying on premises after the lease has expired: When the lease is up, so is the tenants time living at your property.

Tenant

American Apartment Owners Association

AUGUST 7, 2022

in a rental unit. Violating community health and safety standards: Letting a rental property get so dirty it attracts rodents or insects, which may make other tenants feel unsafe. Staying on premises after the lease has expired: When the lease is up, so is the tenants time living at your property.

Tenant

MRI Software

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Multifamily occupancy rates refer to the percentage of rented units in an apartment complex, compared to the total available units. For example, an occupancy rate of 90% in a 50-unit apartment means that 45 units are occupied. Lease terms Flexible lease terms can also influence occupancy rates.

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