Rentec Direct

MARCH 28, 2025

Landlords are required to provide an Adverse Action Notice to rental applicants if they are denied housing based on information found in a consumer report, like a credit report or criminal background report. Dive into what you need to know as a landlord or property manager in this video with Rentec Direct’s Kaycee Miller.

Applications

Rentec Direct

JUNE 13, 2025

Your tenant screening process will clearly outline the criteria you are evaluating in order to find your next tenant, but does the order in which you process rental applications matter? In some regions, it’s required for landlords to approve qualified applicants on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Tenant

RL Property Management

JUNE 9, 2025

Applicants are applying for multiple units at once, often pressuring landlords to make quick decisions. It’s easy to fall for a well-dressed, friendly applicant who says all the right things. Red Flags in Tenant Applications: What to Watch For Every application tells a story. Good tenants understand a proper process.

Applications

McKee Properties

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This guide will walk you through actionable tips to create a compelling rental application, improve your chances of success, and make a lasting impression on property management teams for Bay Park apartment rentals and homes alike. Photo ID: A valid form of identification ensures a streamlined application process.

Applications

Buildium

APRIL 3, 2025

Meanwhile, according to the National Apartment Association , a rise in tenant application fraud has put rental owners and property managers on alert. As a result, property managers have begun to make tenant screening a higher priority.

Lease

Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 17, 2025

Main Takeaways The Move-In Affordability Plan in Philadelphia aims to ease financial burdens by capping application fees at $20, allowing security deposits to be paid in four monthly installments, and eliminating redundant fees for multiple applications. This aims to reduce application costs for tenants.

Applications

Buildium

JUNE 26, 2025

Decreased vacancies for landlords: Offering flexible options can open the door to more qualified applicants, especially those who might be held back by a large upfront deposit. They’re especially useful when you want to keep standards high without limiting your pool of qualified applicants.

Tenant

ADDA

JULY 22, 2025

Tamil Nadu: No Legal Provision, Uniform Maintenance Suggested Applicable Laws: Tamil Nadu Apartment Ownership Act Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act Stand on NOC: No provision in law permits societies to impose non-occupancy charges. When Are Non-Occupancy Charges Not Applicable? Q2: Is NOC applicable for family stays?

Government

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Application Review and Leasing Workflows The leasing process moves quickly and requires coordination across several touchpoints. Two applicants submitted lease applications yesterday; your workflows already generated background checks. Automation helps you standardize your approach and reduce errors.

Property Manager

Yardi Breeze

MARCH 21, 2025

Application fraud detection in property management is always a priority, but its an even bigger issue given that so many interactions occur now online. Cons : Matching an ID card to a face requires the applicant to have and use a smartphone or tablet. How do you know if someone is who they say they are?

Applications

Beach Front Property Management

JULY 30, 2025

Required Disclosures & Inspections: Avoid Overlooked Rules California landlords must comply with a range of disclosures and inspection requirements or face penalties. carbon monoxide alarm verification forms) Proactively meeting these requirements guards against regulatory fines and resident claims.

Compliance

Rentec Direct

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

A criminal background report is one of the many useful reports you can use for tenant screening when evaluating rental applicants. You will learn what kind of information you will actually find on a criminal background report from a tenant screening provider and how you can use that information when making a housing decision.

Tenant

Beach Front Property Management

APRIL 16, 2025

The primary objective is to ensure whether an applicant is likely to fulfill lease obligations and maintain the property responsibly or not. Pre-Screening Applicants Property managers begin by conducting pre-screening conversations or questionnaires to quickly identify applicants who are a good match for the property.

Property Manager

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Leasing and Application Automation Tools Leasing automation goes beyond streamlining applications to support the entire prospect-to-tenant journey, helping teams move faster while maintaining thorough vetting. What they do: Send automatic email and SMS updates based on status changes (e.g.,

Property Manager

BetterWho

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

This article delves into the practical applications of AI in property management, highlights tools making a real impact, and debunks common myths surrounding AI in the industry. In the context of property management, AI encompasses tools and applications designed to automate tasks, analyze data, and enhance decision-making processes.

Property Manager

Buildium

MAY 12, 2025

Bonus points if the accounting software you choose lets you accept rental applications and application fees online. #5: You’ll be able to reference this consistent digital record when reaching out a tenant about any delinquencies or while simply monitoring the health of your business.

Property Manager

Genuine Property Management

JULY 25, 2025

For California landlords, applicant screening plays a key role in risk management—protecting both the property and other tenants. 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.

Tenant

Genuine Property Management

JULY 17, 2025

Discover the best way to find tenants for rental property with tips on listings, pricing, marketing platforms, and streamlining the application process.

Tenant

Lula

JULY 8, 2025

Renter Experience Matters Creating positive experiences begins from the application stage itself. Furthermore, digital move-in services significantly enhance satisfaction, with 81% of renters finding online platforms useful during the move-in process.

Property Manager

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 3, 2025

Main Takeaways Lease fees cover the administrative work involved in processing applications and preparing rental agreements. In most cases, this fee covers the initial work involved in setting up your lease, including processing your application, preparing the necessary paperwork, and finalizing your lease agreement.

Lease

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

Why Rental Leasing Software Is Becoming a Must-Have for Landlords Many landlords start their journey by handling lease agreements, rent payments, and tenant applications manually. Instead of manually drafting leases, collecting applications, or managing renewals, landlords can complete these tasks with just a few clicks.

Lease

Buildium

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Finally, make sure your listing includes a link to a mobile-friendly online application and contact information that makes it easy for prospective tenants to inquire about each of your units from wherever, whenever they want. Use professional photography and consider virtual tours to give potential tenants a better sense of the space.

Property Manager

Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 27, 2025

When landlords see that you are dependable in other ways, they might consider your application anyway. Landlords might be more willing to accept your application if you share the rent with someone whose score is higher. We consider all applicants equally, so you can rest assured that we will give your application a fair look.

Rent

McKee Properties

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Standing out among other applicants is essential, and with the righ t strategy, you can position yourself as the ideal tenant for property owners. This blog will guide you through effective strategies to distinguish your rental application while improving your chances of landing your desired home.

Applications

American Apartment Owners Association

MARCH 19, 2025

The Evolution of Communication in Property Management AI-powered chatbots and automated messaging systems are becoming the norm, helping property teams respond to resident inquiries, process maintenance requests, and even screen rental applications.

Compliance

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 13, 2025

When tenants know the requirements upfront, it reduces unqualified applications, saving you time and effort in the screening process. We can handle the entire process for you, combing through each applicant’s history word by word, number by number, so that you’re getting qualified tenants for your investment.

Landlord

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Tenant and Lease Management Proptech tools help property managers collect and organize tenant information, process rental applications, and store lease agreements digitally. Digital rental applications, background and credit checks, and lease signing can all happen online, speeding up the leasing process and reducing paperwork.

Property Manager

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 17, 2025

Screening Potential Tenants Leasing agents check applications thoroughly. Undergo a background check and submit an application to the Virginia Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation (DPOR) Skills Every Good Leasing Agent Needs As an investor, you need to know what to look for in a leasing agent.

Lease

Rentec Direct

JUNE 27, 2025

But if you are finding it challenging to find your next great renter, consider these tips in order to attract more renters and increase your rental applicant pool. […] The post Why Is Your Rental Property (Still) Vacant? – Video appeared first on Rentec Direct Blog.

Rental Property

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Digital Lease Generation and E-Signing Once an applicant is approved, the lease agreement is auto-generated using a template populated with data from their application. Some systems even support self-guided tours by generating temporary access codes for smart locks.

Property Manager

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 28, 2025

Well, heres the thingtheres no federal law that says landlords have to run background checks on apartment applicants. Highlighting your responsible payment history, if applicable, can also do wonders to reassure landlords. Follow Up: After you send in your application, dont just wait around.

Apartment

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Applications took days. Now: Online Listings, Digital Applications, and E-Signing Today, you can post a listing once and push it to multiple sites. Leasing and Marketing: Shorter Vacancies, Simpler Processes Before: Signs, Phone Tag, and Piles of Paper Leasing was time-consuming. You printed flyers. You answered dozens of calls.

Property Manager

Buildium

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Here’s a framework that works regardless of if youre new to the industry or a seasoned property manager: Daily Monitoring Walk the property exterior Check common areas Note any unusual sounds or smells from equipment Address tenant maintenance requests promptly Weekly Tasks Test emergency lighting Check security systems Inspect playground equipment (..)

Maintenance

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

The platform helps pre-qualify applicants before they ever set foot on the property, using customizable questions and filters. It’s ideal for property managers with high application volume or portfolios in multiple markets. Celeri gives leasing teams a standardized, compliant, and efficient way to handle screening.

Property Manager

BetterWho

MARCH 7, 2025

Document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) For a remote team to succeed, every property manager should follow a standardized approach to: Tenant Onboarding Application process, background checks, lease signing. A strong mission statement at the beginning of your playbook reinforces your companys purpose and keeps the team aligned.

Property Manager

Buildium

APRIL 23, 2025

For example, property managers can now use natural-language processing chatbots to resolve common tenant issues, machine learning algorithms to predict maintenance issues, and computer vision to offer virtual tours to rental applicants.

Property Manager

Beach Front Property Management

APRIL 2, 2025

Additionally, conducting background checks can help identify applicants with a history of violating noise ordinance regulations. Property managers should contact previous property owners to inquire about past issues related to excessive noise.

Rental Property