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What Is a Lease Fee, Explained

Bay Property Management Group

And then, you see a lease fee. What is a lease fee, and why is it there? 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.

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What Does a Leasing Agent Do? Basics You Need to Know

Bay Property Management Group

Managing a rental property comes with more work than most people expect—advertising vacancies, answering calls, showing units, and sorting out lease paperwork. Instead of juggling it all, many landlords turn to leasing agents for help. But what does a leasing agent do, how much do they charge, and is hiring one worth it in 2025?

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5 security deposit alternatives to reduce vacancies and attract tenants

Buildium

Collecting a traditional security deposit has always just been a part of the leasing process. Security deposit alternatives are financial programs that replace the traditional lump-sum deposit with a more flexible option—usually smaller monthly payments spread out over the lease term. What Are Security Deposit Alternatives?

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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? An attorney can always prepare lease documents for you.

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Navigating Noise Complaints: Effective Management Solutions for Rental Properties

Beach Front Property Management

If the noise complaints are unresolved, it can lead to lease violations, disputes among residents, and even legal consequences if they conflict with local noise ordinances. Property managers must ensure that the lease specifies designated quiet hours based on local noise ordinances. Key Strategies to Handle Noise Complaints 1.

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

Buildium

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. Its a great way to speed up leasing cycles and expand your pool of potential tenants.

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Avoid Costly Legal Risks | Property Management Compliance in California

Beach Front Property Management

Managing leases without managing legal exposure can lead to significant financial and reputational damage. 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. At BFPM Inc.,