Appfolio

JULY 13, 2020

In the residential leasing world, May through September are known as leasing season—with July and August typically seeing the most volume. 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.

Lease

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The signing of a rental lease agreement represents an expectation of trust between a landlord and a tenant. What can you do to give tenants that sense of safety when they move into your rental and what are your legal responsibilities to protect them from harm? Landlords should also report suspicious activity to the authorities.

Tenant

American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The costs associated with vacant units, marketing to new tenants, and preparing properties for new occupants can quickly add up. Accordingto a report from Zego, the average cost of turning over a rental unit was $3,872 in 2023. Free Rental Application Get 20 Rental Forms for FREE, including a rental application.

Tenant

Buildium

JANUARY 10, 2025

Multifamily property management software is a comprehensive tool designed to help you oversee multiple rental units with less effort, whether youre focused on a single property or have a portfolio with buildings spread across several locations. Lets take a look at some of those benefits in detail.

Property Management Software

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The signing of a rental lease agreement represents an expectation of trust between a landlord and a tenant. What can you do to give tenants that sense of safety when they move into your rental and what are your legal responsibilities to protect them from harm? Landlords should also report suspicious activity to the authorities.

Tenant

Bay Property Management Group

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Key Takeaways Seasonal Trends Affect Rental Prices and Availability – Renting during the slow season (OctoberMarch) often offers better deals, such as lower rent, move-in specials, and flexible lease terms, while the busy season (AprilSeptember) provides more options but comes with higher competition and increased prices.

Apartment

Real Property Management Evertrust

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Failing to Properly Screen Tenants The Mistake: Many new landlords are so eager to fill their rental units that they skip or rush through tenant screening. Pro Tip: Create a rental application form that collects all necessary information in one go. It’s important to be firm but fair.

Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Rent control places a limit on how much a landlord can charge their tenants in their lease and lease renewal. Many more rental units are affected by this program and are what most people think of when they consider New York City rent-controlled housing. there are rent control laws that affect some rental units.

Rent

American Apartment Owners Association

AUGUST 7, 2022

in a rental unit. 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.

Tenant

American Apartment Owners Association

AUGUST 7, 2022

in a rental unit. 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.

Tenant

Property Management Inc.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Often, these pet families take good care of your home and are likely to renew their lease at the end of the initial agreement. Allowing pets in a rental unit presents risks too, but you can charge a pet deposit to cover them. Read on for guidance on managing an unauthorized pet lease violation in your rental home.

Lease

Bay Property Management Group

DECEMBER 11, 2024

So, you should find a sweet spot to retain tenants and keep the units occupied. You can achieve this by offering incentives to tenants who want to extend their leases, managing your property well, and setting competitive prices for your rental apartments to draw in new tenants.

Management

American Apartment Owners Association

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Instead of purchasing a house or apartment building, youd buy shares of stock for publicly traded companies that buy properties and lease the space for apartment buildings. Buy low, sell high is a common refrain for investing, but its not always applicable to real estate. Putting them off until later could cost you money and tenants.

Real Estate

American Apartment Owners Association

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Instead of purchasing a house or apartment building, youd buy shares of stock for publicly traded companies that buy properties and lease the space for apartment buildings. Buy low, sell high is a common refrain for investing, but its not always applicable to real estate. Putting them off until later could cost you money and tenants.

Real Estate

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Follow HOA rules where applicable. Types of property maintenance – What you should know One way you can stay on top of rental property maintenance is by keeping a seasonal rental property maintenance checklist. Notify the landlord of any repairs or maintenance required outside of their routine inspection.

Property Maintenance

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Follow HOA rules where applicable. Types of property maintenance – What you should know One way you can stay on top of rental property maintenance is by keeping a seasonal rental property maintenance checklist. Notify the landlord of any repairs or maintenance required outside of their routine inspection.

Property Maintenance

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

You never know when your units could sit vacant for several months or if youll have to make a burdening repair that may offset your inflow. Here are a few ways you can increase your rental property cash flow. You dont want to raise rent significantly above what rental properties similar to yours in the area are charging for example.

Rental Property

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

You never know when your units could sit vacant for several months or if youll have to make a burdening repair that may offset your inflow. Here are a few ways you can increase your rental property cash flow. You dont want to raise rent significantly above what rental properties similar to yours in the area are charging for example.

Rental Property

Real Property Management Choice

MAY 3, 2018

Properly Screen Applicants After meeting a tenant in person, it is important to complete proper screenings as part of processing an application. While annual rent increases are common, the profits you make from hiking the rent regularly will not cover the costs of rental turnover if your tenants become frustrated with rent increases.

Tenant

Authority Property Management

AUGUST 23, 2021

As a result, the majority of rental scams would have you pay a large sum of money in advance before showing you the listing or signing the lease. A normal process involves an application fee, an application form, personal credentials, a background check, credit score analysis, etc. Never fall for this trap.

Property Management

Authority Property Management

DECEMBER 3, 2015

In compliance with their rental agreement, previous tenants are required to leave a rental property clean, free from debris and in the same order when first occupied. Property managers inspect previously leased units and issue tenant deposits once rentals pass move-out inspections.

Rent

Nest DC

MAY 9, 2023

As a landlord, it's in your best interest to be familiar with these laws during the tenancy and include them in your lease, to avoid conflict with tenants in small claims court. laws state housing providers must disclose any nonrefundable payment fees they charge their tenants before signing the lease agreements.

Landlord

Real Property Management Choice

JULY 21, 2015

This law applies to any lease executed, renewed or extended on or after 1st July 2015. Driver Licence Attaining to Rental Applications According to assembly bill No.60, Driver Licence Attaining to Rental Applications According to assembly bill No.60, Terminating Lease Agreement According to senate bill No.612,

Landlord

Real Property Management Enterprises

APRIL 5, 2024

It frequently happens when tenants with long-term leases need to be away from their homes for considerable periods. Opting not to cancel the lease, tenants may see subletting as a more favorable choice. Tenants might sometimes sublease their place to save money, with or without the landlord’s approval.

Tenant

Real Property Management Choice

MAY 20, 2015

If you need your certificate right way, you need to bring your application to a branch location nearest you which may be found on their website. At the end of your 12-month lease and on each anniversary after that, you may raise a tenant’s rent by that percentage with a 30 Day Notice to Change the Terms of the Tenancy.

Rent

MRI Software

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Multifamily properties account for over 40% of rental units in the United States, making them a significant part of the real estate market. Common strategic decisions include property renovations, lease structuring, and pricing adjustments. These platforms centralize data, making it easier to manage multiple units.

Landlord

Authority Property Management

JULY 12, 2022

The cost of renting a home is less expensive Security deposits, non-refundable application fees, moving costs, first and last month’s rent, and appliances are some of the costs(upfront, recurring and hidden) associated with renting a home. The reason is that many rental units have less square footage than single-family homes.

Rent

Authority Property Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

These are tenants who will pay on time, stay in the rentals for longer, handle the rental unit responsibly and not be a nuisance. Property managers are able to dig through hundreds of applications and look out for warning signs. Tenants are always on the lookout for better and more improved housing units.

Property Management

Property Management Inc.

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Here are the specific conditions: At the end of a lease term: Rent can only be increased once a lease term ends. Landlords like you cannot raise the rent during the middle of a lease unless it’s explicitly stated in the rental agreement. Managing rental properties and lease agreements.

Rent

Authority Property Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

A holdover tenant is one that remains on the property after their lease has expired. In other words, they will still be required to adhere to the terms of the existing lease or rental agreement. Tips for Protecting Yourself from Squatters in California Inspect your rental property regularly. What is Color of Title?

Tenant

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Free Rental Application Get 20 Rental Forms for FREE, including a rental application. Then, based on the overhead numbers you have supplied to them, they can help you determine the amount of rent you will need to charge for each rental unit. VIEW FREE FORMS What Does a Property Manager Do?

Property Management

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Free Rental Application Get 20 Rental Forms for FREE, including a rental application. Then, based on the overhead numbers you have supplied to them, they can help you determine the amount of rent you will need to charge for each rental unit. VIEW FREE FORMS What Does a Property Manager Do?

Property Management

Real Property Management Choice

DECEMBER 8, 2017

A good tenant respects the rental property and follows the terms outlined in the lease. So how do you find the good tenants for your rental unit? Start with the Best Rental Property When you are looking for investment rental property, probably the first consideration should be the location of your rental property.

Rental Unit

Propertyware

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The rental market is such that we have no end of applicants, but we spend a significant amount of our time screening them. Here are two examples: Starting in April, California landlords must state a specific reason for ending a lease early and pay relocation expenses for reasons that are not the fault of the tenant.

Single-Family Home