Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 19, 2025

Ideally, when someone rents out a home, they’d move in the following month. Luckily, when that happens, you don’t necessarily have to pay that entire month’s rent. In other words, the tenant could pay a prorated rent, an amount that reflects the number of days you’ve lived in the rental.

Rent

Buildium

APRIL 3, 2025

From renters wanting to embrace technology throughout their property search and leasing process to property managers finding ways to increase tenant retention in light of renters dwindling financial health, this post will provide key insights on what you can do to keep growing. Allow prospective tenants to apply online directly from listings.

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Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 27, 2025

Wondering, “what credit score do you need to rent an apartment?” answers what credit score you need to rent an apartment, we need to first define what a credit score is to begin with. answers what credit score you need to rent an apartment, we need to first define what a credit score is to begin with.

Rent

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

When people set up their monthly budget, rent is usually the #1 priority, followed by utilities. That’s why some landlords bundle certain utilities with the rent. Still, what utilities are included in the rent, exactly? What Utilities Are Typically Included in the Rent? We’ll get into it below.

Utilities

American Apartment Owners Association

MARCH 20, 2025

AB 2747 is a California rent law designed to make Rent Reporting more accessible, helping Renters build credit while setting clear guidelines for Landlords. Rent is one of the largest recurring expenses for most people, yet it has historically not been reflected in credit scores. Confirmation that Rent Reporting is optional.

Landlord

Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 22, 2025

But dont worrythere are still ways to rent after one, even if it feels tough. Main Takeaways Knowing exactly how to rent with an eviction on your record can seem daunting. You could rebuild your rental history with short-term rentals, use honesty as the best policy with potential landlords, rent with a co-signer, and seek legal aid.

Rent

Buildium

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Property management marketing isn’t just about listing properties; its about creating a brand, engaging with potential tenants, and maintaining relationships with current ones. Poor Property Listings A property listing is often the first impression potential tenants have of a property. Ignoring SEO There are no two ways about it.

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ADDA

JULY 22, 2025

These typically apply when the unit is rented to tenants or kept vacant. Deter frequent tenant turnover or commercial usage in residential zones. The registered owner of the flat, even if the tenant pays it on their behalf. Locked or vacant flats not rented out. Share benefits of rental income with the society.

Government

Real Property Management Evertrust

MAY 26, 2025

Communication is vital in forming a strong relationship between landlords and tenants, as it outlines the responsibilities of both sides. This not only enhances the tenant experience but also strengthens the overall relationship between the parties involved. The name and address of the tenant.

Landlord

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. Enhanced Tenant Experience: Unlike human customer support agents, AI chatbots never get tired.

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Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Examples: A lease is signed, a payment is late, a tenant submits a request. Example: “If rent is more than 5 days overdue, apply a late fee.” Tenant Move-In and Move-Out Workflows Tenant turnover is one of the most process-heavy parts of property management. Workflow automation flips that mindset.

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Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

Tracking payments, handling lease agreements, responding to tenant inquiries, and staying on top of maintenance requests often leads to a never-ending cycle. This guide explores how rental leasing software helps landlords make every leasing tasks more efficient and enhance tenant experiences.

Lease

RL Property Management

JUNE 9, 2025

Worried you’ll pick the wrong tenant this summer? But when you’re moving fast, you risk overlooking warning signs that could turn your next tenant into a long-term headache. Your First (and Best) Line of Defense: Why Screening Matters More Than Ever Tenant screening is more than just a formality. You’re not alone.

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Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Communication automation tools reduce the need for manual touchpoints while still keeping tenants, owners, and vendors informed. 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.

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Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

For property managers, understanding proptech and the various tools and platforms that fall under its umbrella helps you stay ahead of the curve, save time, and improve tenant experiences. They keep track of lease start and end dates, rent increases, and renewal notifications automatically.

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Beach Front Property Management

JULY 30, 2025

In high-regulation markets—especially Los Angeles, Orange County, and Long Beach—it’s critical to follow state and local rules under the Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) and local ordinances. Frequent violations we observe: Rent increase notices with missing or wrong details Misinterpreting which units are exempt (e.g., At BFPM Inc.,

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Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 17, 2025

And more importantly, could it make a real difference for tenants across the city? 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.

Applications

American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 27, 2025

Multifamily refers to properties, such as apartment complexes, condominiums, townhouses, semi-detached units and duplexes, all of which offer multiple spaces for rent. These factors can affect a propertys value and its appeal to tenants. That means that if one tenant moves out, you will still receive income from the other tenants.

Property

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Today, tenants expect instant responses. In this post, we’ll walk through specific ways technology in property management helps you simplify tasks, stay organized, and keep both tenants and owners happy, painting a practical picture of what different proptech tools look like in action. Owners want real-time updates.

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 8, 2025

By Michael Coleman and Faris Babineaux Associates, Haynes Boone As of May 7, 2025, Washington state has a new rent control law under House Bill 1217. Washington is now the third state in the country with a statewide rent cap, joining California and Oregon. It only applies to increases on or after that date.

Rent

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. Rent Collection and Financial Automation Collecting rent and managing accounting tasks can be extremely time-consuming.

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Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 25, 2025

Renting to tenants who can reliably pay on time, every time. Verifying income helps you find tenants who are financially stable and trustworthy. Main Takeaways The income verification process is a core part of finding qualified tenants who can pay the rent on time. So, how do you make that happen?

Apartment

BetterWho

MARCH 7, 2025

A well-crafted playbook ensures: Consistency Standardized processes help every team member handle tenant inquiries, maintenance requests, and lease management the same way. Core values Are you focused on exceptional customer service, efficiency, or tenant satisfaction? Rent Collection Automated reminders, handling late payments.

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Bay Property Management Group

JULY 3, 2025

The rent fits your budget. Main Takeaways Lease fees cover the administrative work involved in processing applications and preparing rental agreements. Tenants should always ask about the fee’s amount, due date, and refundability before committing to a lease. You’ve found the perfect apartment. Let’s unpack it below.

Lease

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 28, 2025

Landlords use them for these things: To check if the tenant poses a danger to people or the property One of a landlord’s goals in doing a background check is to see if the person has a demonstrated recent history of being a risk to people or properties. To check your rental history Landlords need to know a tenants rental history.

Apartment

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 17, 2025

A leasing agent is the person who helps landlords rent out their properties, such as houses, apartments, or even commercial spaces like offices or retail stores. Then, once they find a qualified tenant and hand over the keys, their work is basically done. Screening Potential Tenants Leasing agents check applications thoroughly.

Lease

Buildium

APRIL 23, 2025

From lease signings and renewals to tenant communications and rent payments, it tackles the most time-consuming aspects of property management. With this software in your toolkit, you can manage everything more effectively, freeing up time to focus on what matters mostbuilding relationships with tenants and growing your business.

Lease

Buildium

MARCH 3, 2025

When used strategically, automation can streamline communication, improve response times, and create a better experienceultimately helping you build stronger relationships with tenants and owners. At its core, automation reduces the manual work required to complete everyday tasks, such as rent collection or marketing listings.

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Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Well explore how proptech reshapes workflows, decision-making, tenant engagement, and portfolio management. Where managers once reacted to tenant calls or maintenance emergencies, proptech lets you act proactively, using real-time data and predictive insights. This lets you schedule repairs before tenants notice anything wrong.

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Buildium

JULY 14, 2025

In today’s fast-paced real estate landscape, property managers are expected to juggle a growing number of responsibilities—everything from tenant communications and maintenance coordination to financial reporting and marketing. Automate this process by enabling tenants to pay rent online via ACH or credit card.

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Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Tenants expect quick answers. Leasing and Tenant Onboarding Leasing often involves dozens of small steps, most of which follow a predictable pattern. A few ways it can do this is by: Setting up automatic responses to new rental inquiries with links to schedule showings or start applications. Owners want instant access to data.

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Buildium

MAY 12, 2025

4: Online Rent Payments Reduce the need to chase down residents month after month. Choose a property management accounting software solution that gives residents a wide variety of online and automatic rent payment options , from EFT and bank transfers to credit card payments and other options such as Pay-Near-Me at local retailers.

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Fourandhalf

JANUARY 22, 2025

Would you rather lose 50 percent of your owners or 50 percent of your tenants? One of the reasons that tenants leave is that they hate the maintenance. No one wants to turn a property when maintenance costs are higher and rents are holding or even compressing. Tenant satisfaction with maintenance is about the details.

Residential Property

Buildium

JUNE 12, 2025

On the surface, both offer tools for managing leases, collecting rent, and tracking income and expenses. It covers nearly every aspect of property management, including leasing, rent collection, maintenance tracking, and accounting. Two widely used solutions in today’s market are Buildium and Stessa.

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RL Property Management

JUNE 2, 2025

Summer is leasing season… are you ready to capture the best tenants before theyre gone? In Columbus, the summer months bring a rush of tenant movement. High-quality tenants dont just stumble onto a great rental. Your ideal tenant isnt just someone who pays rent on time (though thats a must).

Tenant

Buildium

JULY 16, 2025

Specialized Tools Some software tools focus on one specific task—like collecting rent, scheduling maintenance, or screening tenants. Online Rent Collection Tenants want convenient ways to pay rent. Online Rent Collection Tenants want convenient ways to pay rent. Let your software handle it.

Property Management Software

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Some advanced systems use optical character recognition (OCR) or artificial intelligence (AI) to extract key details from contracts or inspection reports, speeding up processes such as tenant screening or vendor evaluations. For example, residents who get rent reminders via text tend to pay on time.

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