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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

This detailed guide covers everything residential property managers need to know about apartment management certification. Below are some well-known apartment management certifications. For an overview of the broader property management certifications out there, check out this video: 1.

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

Buildium

read Download Buildium’s 2020 State of the Property Management Industry Report Download Today --> Get the latest industry insights. --> MktoForms2.whenReady(function To keep up, landlords and property managers are turning to software that helps them automate tasks, stay organized, and grow their businesses.

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

T&H Realty

You’ll need to follow the rules around: Security deposits Fair housing compliance Proper notice for entry and lease terminations Habitability standards Eviction process And if you’re managing this yourself, you’ll be responsible for lease drafting, application screening, and knowing how to deny an applicant legally if needed.

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Streamlining Real Estate: Choosing Manageable Rentals

Real Property Management Chicago

Let’s say you are considering becoming a property manager or are new to the world of rental property owning. Then you may already be familiar with the difficulties of administering a rental property. It is more difficult to administer multifamily dwellings because you must deal with multi-family tenants.

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12 Tasks for Property Management Automation

Second Nature

Property management automation refers to using technology and software to automate various tasks and optimize processes related to managing properties. That's why our focus is making life better for residents and easier for property managers. Which Property Management Tasks Should You Automate?

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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

When it comes to owning rental property in Los Angeles, there are a few things that professional property managers wish property owners knew about the overall leasing process. Our experienced managers are highly trained and lead the industry in leasing properties quickly.