Bay Property Management Group

JUNE 27, 2025

Before buying or developing property , always review easements in title records and consult a real estate attorney to avoid costly surprises. As a landlord, you’ll need to make sure your tenants understand that they can’t block or interfere with that access. What is an Easement in Real Estate and Why Does it Matter?

Real Estate

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. Landlords cannot threaten to disclose a tenant’s immigration status in order to pressure a tenant to move out.

Landlord

Property Management Inc.

JUNE 13, 2025

This period is the time you're legally required to give your tenant before filing for an eviction case. It allows tenants the opportunity to pay rent, correct lease violations, or leave voluntarily before the situation escalates. Handling Common Tenant Violations Spot the Red Flags Is your tenant repeatedly late with rent?

Landlord

InveServe

JULY 9, 2025

For example, the office market , while showing signs of stability, can still have many empty spaces, often putting tenants in a stronger bargaining position. For the tenant, this means predictable budgeting. Single Net (N) Lease The tenant pays their base rent plus an agreed-upon part of the property taxes.

Commercial Property

Property Management Inc.

JULY 11, 2025

Whether it’s due to unpaid rent, a lease violation, or a tenant refusing to vacate, drafting a professional eviction notice is your first step in reclaiming control of your property. It’s a formal legal process that requires precision, compliance with local and state laws, and a clear understanding of tenant rights.

Lease Agreement

RL Property Management

JANUARY 20, 2025

These laws are designed to ensure fairness and protect both landlords and tenants, but they can also be complex and ever-changing. Recent housing initiatives, like the Housing for All Columbus program, have introduced new rules to address local needs, such as protections for LGBTQ+ tenants and those using housing assistance.

Landlord

Thanks For Visiting

MAY 9, 2025

Are you a property owner dealing with ongoing tenant issues? There are clear warning signs when it’s time to seriously consider firing your property manager, such as ongoing tenant issues. Tenant Issues. Be diligent in documenting progress and noting failures. Lack of tenant screenings. Property Status.

Property Management

HOA Managememt

MAY 8, 2025

Existing HOAs can opt in by amending their governing documents. Mandates disclosures to buyers about HOA membership, assessments, and governing documents. Some sections, particularly those regarding governance and enforcement, may apply retroactively to older condominiums unless their governing documents state otherwise.

Condominium

Buildium

APRIL 21, 2025

Trust accounts in property management are used to keep tenant rent payments and security deposits separate from the business operating account. Trust accounting is a system used to manage and separate tenant funds from the property manager’s operating funds. What Is Property Management Trust Accounting?

Property Management

American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 22, 2025

Its essential to consult with an attorney, business consultant, or accountant in your state. File Articles of Organization: Submit this foundational document to your states Secretary of State office for example, the requirements to form an LLC in Florida include outlining basic details about your business.

Real Estate

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 21, 2025

If you make upgrades, you can attract higher-paying tenants or buyers. Work with your teamyour real estate agent, attorney, or title companyto handle the paperwork and wrap up the transaction. Before you sign anything, take the time to review all documents carefully. It also elevates their market appeal and value.

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Rental Housing Journal

APRIL 22, 2025

Subscribing to real-estate data services such as RealPage has become more and more common among landlords, but critics like Morillo argue the practice amounts to collusion that drives up rents for tenants because landlords effectively work in concert with one another.

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American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 7, 2025

Title claims can involve such issues as gaps in the chain of title, fraudulent transfer of real property, forged documents, recording in the wrong county, mistakes in title documents or maps, ownership disputes, unrecorded interests, lender priority disputes, or partition issues, and lis pendens disputes. By Nate Bernstein, Esq.,

Real Estate

Rental Housing Journal

MAY 18, 2025

Whether you own one or multiple rental properties, a power of attorney is a key component in your estate planning portfolio. Stromberg Warren Allen LLP Power of Attorney in General A Power of Attorney takes effect on its execution date, remains in effect if you become incompetent and financially incapable, and expires when you pass away.

Attorney

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In the long run, accepting a deceitful tenant can cause you a great deal of grief and money. A comprehensive rental application can protect you from undesirable tenants and future problems, such as evictions and damage to your investment property. Landlord verifications reveal what kind of tenant an applicant will be.

Applications

American Apartment Owners Association

AUGUST 7, 2022

Evicting a tenant is never easy, but it can be an unfortunate part of your job as a landlord. Your tenants have rights and any violation of them could extend the eviction process longer than it should. Keep reading to understand how and when to (properly) evict a tenant. When should you evict a tenant?

Tenant

American Apartment Owners Association

AUGUST 7, 2022

Evicting a tenant is never easy, but it can be an unfortunate part of your job as a landlord. Your tenants have rights and any violation of them could extend the eviction process longer than it should. Keep reading to understand how and when to (properly) evict a tenant. When should you evict a tenant?

Tenant

American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Document the Violation : Record details of the violation, including dates, times, and any supporting evidence, such as photos, emails, or witness statements. Consider Mediation or Legal Advice : Consult a mediation service or attorney if direct communication does n o t resolve the matter. Prioritize collaboration over conflict.

Lease

Real Property Management Evertrust

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Becoming a landlord is often seen as a great investment opportunity, but managing tenants , especially difficult ones, can quickly turn your dream into a nightmare. For new landlords, navigating tenant conflicts and understanding when and how to enforce eviction procedures can be especially tricky. Common Mistakes New Landlords Make 1.

Tenant

American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Implement effective tenant screening processes. Conducting a detailed review of lease agreements and legal documents is also necessary to uncover any potentiallegal risksthat could impact the investment. Implementingbest practicesfor tenant screening can greatly impact your investment’s success.

Real Estate

American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A landlord cannot let themselves into a tenants property without prior notice, except in emergencies. Generally, landlords must provide at least 24 hours notice before entering, respecting tenants privacy and adhering to specific state laws regarding entry reasons and times. Privacy Both landlords and tenants have the right to privacy.

Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 7, 2025

Title claims can involve such issues as gaps in the chain of title, fraudulent transfer of real property, forged documents, recording in the wrong county, mistakes in title documents or maps, ownership disputes, unrecorded interests, lender priority disputes, or partition issues, and lis pendens disputes. By Nate Bernstein, Esq.,

Real Estate

Condo Control

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Owners living in California can elect directors and amend governing documents using electronic secret ballots as of January 1, 2025. HOAs were not specifically mentioned in HB 1237, but Senate Bill 398 did state that “each association shall designate on its website” certain documents. The policy must be posted on the POA’s website.

Condominium

Real Property Management Choice

AUGUST 2, 2015

As a landlord, if you haven’t given much thought to the documents you keep—and those you discard—you risk being unable to defend your position in a dispute or pursue the tenant to collect damages in the event that becomes necessary. APPLICATION You should also keep the tenant’s rental application on file, for two reasons.

Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In the long run, accepting a deceitful tenant can cause you a great deal of grief and money. A comprehensive rental application can protect you from undesirable tenants and future problems, such as evictions and damage to your investment property. Landlord verifications reveal what kind of tenant an applicant will be.

Applications

Bay Property Management Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

It is best to familiarize yourself with the rights and responsibilities that fall under you the tenant. For example, you can find the Consumer Guide to Tenant and Landlord Rights from the Pennsylvania Attorney General a helpful guide for those in Philadelphia and nearby. So let’s take a look.

Lease

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. 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.

Landlord

Bay Property Management Group

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In single-family ones, tenants usually must handle this issue). To be clear, tenants are on the hook for bringing any maintenance concerns to the landlord’s attention. These documents could help you in a dispute. You can choose a home with a tenant-friendly property manager.

Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

MARCH 24, 2023

Clouds on title or mistakes on title can also impact an owners ability to evict a tenant- the tenant may claim invalid title as an affirmative defense to an unlawful detainer lawsuit- that is the last thing you want when you are trying to evict a tenant. The law provides a remedy for fixing title problems.

Litigation

American Apartment Owners Association

MARCH 24, 2023

Clouds on title or mistakes on title can also impact an owners ability to evict a tenant- the tenant may claim invalid title as an affirmative defense to an unlawful detainer lawsuit- that is the last thing you want when you are trying to evict a tenant. The law provides a remedy for fixing title problems.

Litigation

Esquire Property Management Group

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Managing tenant insurance is a crucial element in overseeing commercial real estate (CRE) from a landlord and commercial property management perspective. All landlords and commercial property managers should require tenants to have various forms of insurance depending on the type of business operations occupying the relevant space.

Insurance

Esquire Property Management Group

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This new law mandates that landlords and their representatives—across all commercial sectors, including office, industrial, and retail—adapt their leasing practices when engaging with a newly classified category of tenants known as “qualified commercial tenants.”

Lease

Property Management Inc.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The victims of listing fraud want their money back and obviously won’t be happy about being turned out on the street, while your tenants want their new house. If you’re a tenant, take a look at other properties in the area to see how believable a listing sounds. How do you keep tensions from boiling over? million U.S.

Property Management

American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Engage with a reputable real estate attorney to ensure all legalities are in order and that the transaction progresses without a hitch. Property management software helps organize leasing documents, manage maintenance requests, and track rent payments. Closing the Deal: Finalize the terms, complete the paperwork, and close the deal.

Real Estate

Florida Property Management

JULY 23, 2021

How to deal with a person living in the premises that is not authorized in the Lease Agreement One of the problems one may face as a Landlord is to find out that a tenant has a person or persons living in the unit who is not an authorized person as per the lease agreement. Documentation is the challenging part.

Attorney

Nest DC

MAY 9, 2023

Relationships between housing providers and tenants can be complicated, and that's why every state has its own set of landlord-tenant laws in place to protect both parties. In this article, we will discuss the landlord-tenant laws in Washington, D.C. must give notice to tenants about their rights as domestic violence victims.

Landlord

Beach Front Property Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

What to Include in Lease Agreement You can write an effective lease agreement without needing to consult an attorney. Every rental document needs to specify whether it’s a rental agreement or a lease in California. Severability Clause Include this crucial clause in your lease document to prevent future issues.

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