Rental Housing Journal

AUGUST 4, 2025

Here are 6 ways to arm yourself against deadbeat tenants to safeguard your property and financial interests. By Nancy Abrams Finding reliable tenants is the key to successful property management. But how can you be confident that tenants will pay their rent on time and will not do damage to your rental property?

Tenant

ADDA

JULY 21, 2025

Send the application to the Registrar of the relevant jurisdiction (Societies/Co-operative/Apartment Act Registrar). Pro-Tip: While not mandatory, hiring a legal expert or property lawyer early in the RWA registration process can be invaluable. Maharashtra The Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act of 1970 (MOFA) is the applicable law.

Government

T&H Realty

JUNE 23, 2025

Before you toss a “For Rent” sign in the yard or list it on Zillow, there are a few critical things to know — especially if you’re renting in Indianapolis, where the rental market, legal requirements, and property types vary drastically by neighborhood. Let’s break down what first-time landlords in Indy need to understand.

Rent

Real Property Management Choice

MAY 29, 2025

One of the things that keeps real estate investors and landlords awake at night is the threat of vacant rental properties. An unoccupied property is expensive. Its also a risk; empty properties are an opportunity for thieves, squatters, and home invaders. Make Necessary Repairs and Upgrades Everything in the property must work.

Lease Agreement

RL Property Management

JUNE 23, 2025

Finding a great tenant for your Columbus rental property feels good. This playbook will walk you through the proven tenant retention strategies Columbus property owners and experienced property managers use. Many property owners underestimate the full financial and operational toll of tenant turnover.

Tenant

Mem Property Management

AUGUST 6, 2025

These can take the form of proper procedures for board meetings, elections, architectural change applications , and the like. Alternatively, you can also consult with an HOA attorney. ADMINISTRATIVE Administrative resolutions, also known as procedural resolutions, are those that deal with internal processes.

Government

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 25, 2025

California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a stark warning to landlords across the state: Housing discrimination against immigrant tenants is illegal and will not be tolerated, according to a release. Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week.

Landlord

Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 10, 2025

As temperatures rise into the triple digits, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is warning landlords about air conditioning requirements under the state’s landlord-tenant law, according to a release. 33-1301-1381) and any applicable local regulations. Tenants have rights that are protected by Arizona law.

Landlord

RL Property Management

JANUARY 20, 2025

Being a landlord in Columbus, Ohio, comes with more than just managing properties and collecting rentit requires a clear understanding of Columbus rental laws to ensure compliance. To avoid this, establish clear, written policies for screening, deposits, and lease agreementsand stick to them for every applicant.

Landlord

ADDA

JULY 23, 2025

Send the application to the Registrar of the relevant jurisdiction (Societies/Co-operative/Apartment Act Registrar). Pro-Tip: While not mandatory, hiring a legal expert or property lawyer early in the RWA registration process can be invaluable. Maharashtra The Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act of 1970 (MOFA) is the applicable law.

Government

HOA Managememt

MAY 8, 2025

Mandatory membership means every homeowner automatically joins the HOA when they purchase property in the community. Placing a Lien If a homeowner fails to pay dues, the HOA may file a lien against the property. Once a lien is in place, the property cannot be sold or refinanced until the debt is cleared.

Condominium

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The importance of a thorough and accurate rental application cannot be overstated. As a careful landlord, you want to know as much as possible about anyone seeking to rent your property in order to avoid renting to the wrong person. A Comprehensive Application to Rent is available on the AAOA web site at no charge to all members.

Applications

Forbes Business Council

JUNE 10, 2025

These capabilities are allowing attorneys to work smarter and faster, saving significant time and reducing dependency on localized knowledge. Dorna Moini, CEO of Gavel, forecasts that by the end of 2025, up to 90% of legal services will be provided through online platforms, driven by consumer demand and attorney adoption of technology.

Attorney

Condo Control

MARCH 19, 2025

Find out how an attorney might approach some of the new Florida laws Many owners were excited, or at least optimistic about the possibility of having more freedom and transparency in their neighborhoods. You should always consult with an attorney for advice about specific situations. And its not just HOAs.

Attorney

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The importance of a thorough and accurate rental application cannot be overstated. As a careful landlord, you want to know as much as possible about anyone seeking to rent your property in order to avoid renting to the wrong person. A Comprehensive Application to Rent is available on the AAOA web site at no charge to all members.

Applications

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Just as you are placing your faith in a new tenant to pay their rent on time and respect your property, they are placing their trust in you that you will keep them safe while providing them with a habitable home. Hazardous Conditions: The landlord must keep his property up to code, especially if it is an older building.

Tenant

Appfolio

JULY 13, 2020

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. Before leasing season, be sure to spruce up your property since traffic from prospective residents should increase significantly. .

Lease

American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 27, 2025

Because of their capacity to improve an investors cash flow, generate multiple streams of income and boost their net operating income (NOI), multifamily properties are a popular type of real estate investment. Are you taking that big step and purchasing your first multifamily property? Get started by viewing .

Property

American Apartment Owners Association

OCTOBER 14, 2024

it is illegal to refuse to rent to an applicant who is receiving assistance through the Section 8 program. CHAT WITH AN ATTORNEY What is a Section 8 voucher? Scammers may create fake rental listings on sites like Craigslist and pressure Section 8 applicants to pay a deposit without seeing the unit. Need Legal Help?

Applications

American Apartment Owners Association

OCTOBER 14, 2024

it is illegal to refuse to rent to an applicant who is receiving assistance through the Section 8 program. CHAT WITH AN ATTORNEY What is a Section 8 voucher? Scammers may create fake rental listings on sites like Craigslist and pressure Section 8 applicants to pay a deposit without seeing the unit. Need Legal Help?

Applications

American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A landlord cannot let themselves into a tenants property without prior notice, except in emergencies. The answer is straightforward: yes, landlords have the legal authority to enter the rental property they own. This raises the question of whether a landlord can let themselves in without the tenants permission. Need Legal Help?

Landlord

Yardi Breeze

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The end of the first reporting deadline is January 1, 2025 (applicable to businesses formed before January 1, 2024). By that time, property management business owners should be ready to go. Why compliance can be tricky Many property management businesses have complex ownership structures that can make reporting tricky.

Compliance

American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The legislation aims to curtail the influence of companies like RealPage, which faces a federal lawsuit alleging its software facilitates price-fixing at millions of rental properties. Free Rental Application Get 20 Rental Forms for FREE, including a rental application.

Rent

Buildium

OCTOBER 21, 2024

From there, your insurance agent can walk you through whether your current coverage is adequate for the property and what the premiums will look like for the upcoming year. You’ll also need to budget for attorney fees. What are HOA Finances? The projects or improvements are often called “capital expenses.”

Finance

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The city council has been active the past few years in passing tenant protections such as caps on move-in fees, first qualified applicant rules, eviction rules, lease renewals and tenant screening rules. All types of rental property owners welcome JOIN AAOA TODAY! The suit claims this is a “taking” of the landlord’s property.

Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Just as you are placing your faith in a new tenant to pay their rent on time and respect your property, they are placing their trust in you that you will keep them safe while providing them with a habitable home. Hazardous Conditions: The landlord must keep his property up to code, especially if it is an older building.

Tenant

Real Property Management Evertrust

OCTOBER 7, 2024

New landlords often face a steep learning curve, especially when it comes to managing tenants, maintaining property, and navigating legal requirements. While trusting your instincts is important, not screening tenants thoroughly can lead to issues like late rent payments, property damage, or even legal disputes.

Landlord

Bay Property Management Group

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Property managers in Philadelphia know how important it is to live in a community where you feel safe, secure, and comfortable in your home. After all, documentation provides proof of the HOA’s actions and decisions, which ensures transparency and compliance with applicable laws. Do you need help keeping your HOA in order?

Government

American Apartment Owners Association

AUGUST 7, 2022

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. Otherwise, your new tenant(s) cant move in.

Tenant

American Apartment Owners Association

AUGUST 7, 2022

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. Otherwise, your new tenant(s) cant move in.

Tenant

Muldoon Associates

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

We are always encouraging real estate investors to buy and rent out property in Colorado Springs. It’s a stable and growing rental market, and there are a lot of opportunities here to either begin a real estate investment journey or continue growing a portfolio of profitable properties. That doesn’t mean there aren’t challenges.

Lease Agreement

Bay Property Management Group

DECEMBER 2, 2024

According to our Baltimore property management company , your landlord will typically have 24 hours to address critical issues. List: The problem, when it started, and pictures of it (if you have them) How the issue is relevant to applicable laws The legally designated time your landlord has to solve them Add nothing more, nothing less.

Landlord

Beach Front Property Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

When preparing a property for rent, you handle key tasks like painting, cleaning carpets, making minor repairs, and ensuring that plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems are safe. Managing a rental property can be rewarding, but dealing with residents’ questions and details can be overwhelming. Will you impose late fees?

Lease

Property Management Inc.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The property owner thinks you made a mistake and wants an explanation you don’t have. For a property manager, fraud not only costs you time and money, it also damages your reputation, which can result in poor word of mouth that takes a bite out of your revenue later on, even years down the line. Furthermore, 43.1

Property Management

Condo Control

JANUARY 10, 2025

An individual believes the association should pay for costs associated with injury or damage In this situation, the owner filing the lawsuit believes the HOA is responsible for property damage or an accident resulting in personal injury. Inform the HOAs attorney All lawsuits are subject to strict filing deadlines.

Litigation

Yardi Breeze

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The end of the first reporting deadline is January 1, 2025 (applicable to businesses formed before January 1, 2024). By that time, property management business owners should be ready to go. Why compliance can be tricky Many property management businesses have complex ownership structures that can make reporting tricky.

Compliance

Yardi Breeze

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The end of the first reporting deadline is January 1, 2025 (applicable to businesses formed before January 1, 2024). By that time, property management business owners should be ready to go. Why compliance can be tricky Many property management businesses have complex ownership structures that can make reporting tricky.

Compliance