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Can California Landlords Refuse Tenants With Criminal Pasts?

Genuine Property Management

California landlords may consider criminal convictions during the tenant screening process, but overly broad or inconsistent rental criminal background check policies can violate housing laws. For California landlords, applicant screening plays a key role in risk management—protecting both the property and other tenants.

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Choosing an apartment management certification: Tips and comparisons

Buildium

Fair Housing and Legal Compliance: Learn federal and state fair housing laws, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, eviction procedures, lease agreements, and landlord-tenant laws to reduce legal exposure.

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Stessa vs Buildium: Which software is best for you in 2025?

Buildium

To keep up, landlords and property managers are turning to software that helps them automate tasks, stay organized, and grow their businesses. Stessa at a Glance Stessa was built with the independent landlord and real estate investor in mind. Renters want quick responses, online payments, and a hassle-free leasing process.

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Renting Out Your House for the First Time in Indianapolis? Read This First.

T&H Realty

Maybe you’re moving, maybe you have a low-interest mortgage you don’t want to give up, or maybe you’ve just realized that your ready to be a landlord and start building long-term wealth. Whatever the reason — welcome to the world of landlording! Let’s break down what first-time landlords in Indy need to understand.

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Tenant screening best practices for landlords and property managers

MRI Software

Tenant screening is a universal practice for landlords and property managers looking to find the best tenants for their affordable housing communities. Good tenant screening helps accurately assess which applicants will pay their rent on time and take good care of the units.

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What We Wish Rental Property Owners Knew About Leasing: The Tale of Property Managers in Los Angeles

Real Property Management Choice

Application Screening Many property owners don’t truly understand the importance of properly screening tenant applications. Our Los Angeles property management team relies on complete background, credit, criminal, and employment checks, as well as references from past landlords.

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Who Needs a Property Management Company?

American Apartment Owners Association

Being a landlord is not such a laid-back enterprise after all. What keeps a landlord so busy? Landlording is certainly not a nine to five job. Being an absentee landlord for a property outside your immediate area adds even more time-consuming responsibilities.