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Best simple lease agreement templates for residential properties

Yardi Breeze

Having trouble finding simple lease agreement templates you can trust? The internet is full of free lease agreements, and theyre easy to find. But how can you be sure that a free lease agreement is legally compliant without hiring an attorney to review it? Is it legal to write your own lease agreement?

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8 practical use cases for AI in property management that you can try today

Buildium

In this article, well show you how to start putting AI to work in your day-to-day workflows today. 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.

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What is Rent-to-Income Ratio and Why Should Landlords Care?

Bay Property Management Group

The rent-to-income ratio is a simple, yet powerful, tool that helps landlords gauge financial stability before signing a lease. In this article, well help you understand how to calculate the rent-to-income ratio, why it matters to you as a landlord, and what to do if a tenant doesnt meet the threshold.

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How to Budget for Utilities and Hidden Rental Costs

Real Property Management Enterprises

But during the whirlwind of applications and packing, it’s easy to forget all the extra costs connected with that new set of keys. This article will talk about exciting details about the cost of renting, utilities for renters, and more. Happily, with a bit of advance planning, you can effortlessly avoid any unforeseen twists and turns.

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What Is a Lessee? Definition & What You Need to Know

Bay Property Management Group

In this article, well answer the questions – what is a lessee, what theyre responsible for, their rights, and clear up some common myths. Think of it like when you rent an apartmentthe person who signs the lease is the lessee, responsible for paying rent and following the rules set by the landlord. Ready to dive in?

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Understanding Columbus Rental Laws: What You Need to Know as a Local Landlord

RL Property Management

In this article, well break down the key (unique) Columbus rental laws and show you how to stay compliant. Columbus explicitly prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, making it clear that landlords must treat all tenants and applicants equally, regardless of their identity or whom they love.

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A Complete Guide to Renting Out Your House

Bay Property Management Group

Non-Discrimination: On a related note, landlords must comply with Fair Housing Laws, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the American with Disabilities Act, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws. Lease Agreement: You also should create a lease agreement. So, this step is critical for avoiding disasters.

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