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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. Heres why: 1.

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Can You Charge A Pet Deposit or Pet Fee For Assistance Animals?

American Apartment Owners Association

This question often confronts landlords as they deal with the legal landscape concerning the rights of residents with disabilities. In the following article, we will explore whether landlords can legally impose a pet deposit for assistance animals and discuss the legal framework that safeguards these vital companions.

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Best Landlord Accounting Software in 2025

American Apartment Owners Association

In this article, well explain why accounting software for property management is a must-have as well as our pick for the top software for 2025 so that portfolios both big and small can stay organized, up-to-date, and accurate. But which option is the best landlord accounting software for you?

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Consider How the Renters Rights Bill Might Change Your Business Article 6

Landlord Vision

Lets look at some of the changes which could impact the private rented sector as a consequence of the likely new legislation which are not the main aim […] The post Consider How the Renters Rights Bill Might Change Your Business Article 6 appeared first on Landlord insider.

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Is Rental Income Taxable? What Landlords Should Know

Bay Property Management Group

Many landlords ask, ‘is rental income taxable?’ In this article, we’ll cover the core tax tips every landlord should knowfrom what counts as rental income to how to track your expenses and deductions. So, not everything you receive as a landlord is taxedit depends on how you use it.

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How Long Does a Landlord Have to Replace a Refrigerator?

Bay Property Management Group

Now you’re wondering: How long does a landlord have to replace a refrigerator and other appliances? In this article, well break down the typical timeframes for replacements and repairs, the factors that can affect these timelines, and who is responsible for appliance-related issues in the first place.

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Termites in Your Apartment Building: A Landlord’s Guide

Bay Property Management Group

In this article, we’ll guide landlords through this process and hopefully make it just a little easier. Landlords are generally responsible for pest control , ensuring rentals are termite-free before move-in and covering extermination costs during tenancy unless tenants contribute to the infestation.