Rental Housing Journal

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

If the heater goes out in my rental should I give tenants credit while awaiting the repair is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering legal advice. After he retired, he started a real-estate brokerage business with his sister that focuses on property management and leasing.

Landlord

Rental Housing Journal

APRIL 8, 2025

The Washington Attorney General has filed a new lawsuit against RealPage and nine local landlords claiming they conspired to harm tenants and violated the Consumer Protection Act, according to a release. Two types of RealPages pricing software collect nonpublic, competitively sensitive data from landlords to feed the algorithms.

Attorney

T&H Realty

JULY 1, 2025

On July 1, 2025 , Indiana enacted a new law aimed at giving property owners stronger, faster protection against squatters. If you own rental property in Indiana, here’s what you need to know. Under the new law: Squatters are defined as individuals who occupy a property without a lease, legal right, or permission. What Changed?

Property

SparkRental

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The Big Picture on Insights from Real Estate Attorney Mauricio Rauld: Prioritizing investment over excessive spending can accelerate wealth building, as seen in Jim Rohns 90% investment strategy and Grant Cardones 50/50 rule. Being a landlord? You can view our Privacy Policy here for more information.

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MRI Software

MARCH 5, 2025

Renting out property can be a great way to generate income, but it also comes with potential financial risks. Landlords may face various liability risks, from tenant injuries to property damage claims. Without the right protection, landlords could encounter costly lawsuits and unexpected expenses that threaten their investment.

Insurance

Yardi Breeze

JUNE 11, 2025

Property management companies can help residents build credit, and Yardi Breeze is proud to partner with IDIQ, which acquired Resident-Link in 2022. Some property managers are under the misconception that building up renters’ credit scores will encourage them to move out. Even better, it’s easier than you think to make this a reality.

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Bay Property Management Group

JUNE 27, 2025

An easement means someone else has the legal right to use a part of your property for a specific reason, even though you still own it. Now let’s look at it more broadly — why easements matter, the different types that exist, how they’re created, and what you should know as a property owner or buyer.

Real Estate

Rental Housing Journal

MAY 18, 2025

A feud between tenants is no fun so how best to handle it is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering legal advice. Dear Landlord Hank: How do we handle an ongoing, ugly feud between the two sets of tenants in our duplex? He provides answers each week to landlords.

Tenant

Property Management Inc.

JUNE 13, 2025

When it comes to managing a rental property, evictions often feel like the uninvited guest that overstays their welcome. Housing laws dictate that a landlord must understand and follow proper required notice period requirements to avoid complications. Some properties require a 60-day notice, as specified in state-specific agreements.

Landlord

Esquire Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Finding and hiring the correct property manager to manage your rental property can make all the difference in the world for landowners and investors – this is true for both commercial and residential property. In order to successfully own investment property, property managers are necessary partners.

Property Manager

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

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 2, 2025

Can tenants install a security camera on your rental or a camera that shows common areas in an apartment complex is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering legal advice. Dear Landlord Hank: Can tenants install a doorbell camera on their rental?

Tenant

T&H Realty

JUNE 23, 2025

Maybe you’re moving, maybe you have a low-interest mortgage you don’t want to give up, or maybe you’ve just realized that your ready to be a landlord and start building long-term wealth. Whatever the reason — welcome to the world of landlording! Let’s break down what first-time landlords in Indy need to understand.

Rent

Florida Property Management

MAY 18, 2025

Keeping up with advances in technology The Florida House and Senate passed Florida House Bill 615 (2025) creating Florida Statute 83.505 which allows Landlords and Tenants to send each other notices electronically by email.

Electronics

Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 14, 2025

Theres a lot that goes into being a successful landlord. In this guide, well break down why service contracts matter, the types youll likely come across, what they usually include, and the slip-ups landlords often make when managing them. Why Do Landlords and Investors Need Service Contracts? Lets get into it.

Real Estate

RL Property Management

JUNE 23, 2025

Finding a great tenant for your Columbus rental property feels good. This playbook will walk you through the proven tenant retention strategies Columbus property owners and experienced property managers use. Many property owners underestimate the full financial and operational toll of tenant turnover.

Tenant

Property Management Inc.

JULY 11, 2025

It’s a word that no landlord wants to utter, yet it’s an inevitable part of managing rental properties. 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.

Lease Agreement

Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 25, 2025

If tenants leave damage in your rental and then want their deposit back what should we do is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering legal advice. Dear Landlord Hank, We have a rental house and the tenants gave 30-day notice. Visit his website: [link].

Tenant

Real Property Management Choice

MAY 29, 2025

One of the things that keeps real estate investors and landlords awake at night is the threat of vacant rental properties. An unoccupied property is expensive. Its also a risk; empty properties are an opportunity for thieves, squatters, and home invaders. These things will get your property off the rental market quickly.

Lease Agreement

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 21, 2025

has approved a program that will enforce rental registration fees for landlords, according to reports. The new municipal code will require landlords to pay a registration fee of $30 per unit by Feb. Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week.

Landlord

Muldoon Associates

JUNE 5, 2025

If it’s time to talk about financing an investment property , you’re likely ready to purchase something that you’ll rent out. If you happen to have that kind of money liquid, you can avoid the expense of interest and lending fees and buy a property outright. That’s good news. The conventional loan.

Finance

SparkRental

MARCH 13, 2025

Professionals like real estate syndication attorney Mauricio Rauld have completely stepped away from their inboxes, relying on assistants to filter, respond, and organize messages efficiently. Real estate syndication attorney Mauricio Rauld is one professional whos fully embraced this strategy. Being a landlord?

Real Estate

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 22, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general have the authority to enforce the CRFA. About the author: Denise Holliday is managing partner of Hull, Holliday & Holliday, PLC and has been engaged in landlord/tenant law practice since 1996. A violation of the CRFA is considered as an unfair or deceptive act or practice.

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Rental Housing Journal

MAY 6, 2025

Tenants pouring grease down the sink and flushing paper towels down the toilet into the septic system is the issue this week week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering legal advice. Dear Landlord Hank: I am acting as power of attorney for my son and my daughter-in-law.

Tenant

ADDA

JULY 21, 2025

Pro-Tip: While not mandatory, hiring a legal expert or property lawyer early in the RWA registration process can be invaluable. What value does a legal expert or property lawyer bring? You can now formally operate, hold elections, and open a bank account. Hiring a lawyer can save you weeks (if not months) of back-and-forth.

Government

Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 10, 2025

As temperatures rise into the triple digits, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is warning landlords about air conditioning requirements under the state’s landlord-tenant law, according to a release. Failure to provide adequate air conditioning potentially violates the Arizona Landlord Tenant Act (A.R.S. §

Landlord

SparkRental

MAY 4, 2025

The Big Picture on Asset Protection: Never hold investment properties in your personal name. Create a separate property management company to reduce legal exposure and enhance professionalism when self-managing. Brian Davis, real estate investor and co-founder of SparkRental, has been sued twice as a landlord. Being a landlord?

Real Estate

RL Property Management

JANUARY 20, 2025

Being a landlord in Columbus, Ohio, comes with more than just managing properties and collecting rentit requires a clear understanding of Columbus rental laws to ensure compliance. These laws are designed to ensure fairness and protect both landlords and tenants, but they can also be complex and ever-changing.

Landlord

Thanks For Visiting

MAY 9, 2025

Is It Time to Fire Your Property Manager? Are you a property owner dealing with ongoing tenant issues? You might be wondering if it’s time to fire your property manager. Many property owners find themselves in the same situation. When Is It *Not* Time to Fire Your Property Manager?

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ADDA

JULY 23, 2025

Pro-Tip: While not mandatory, hiring a legal expert or property lawyer early in the RWA registration process can be invaluable. What value does a legal expert or property lawyer bring? You can now formally operate, hold elections, and open a bank account. Hiring a lawyer can save you weeks (if not months) of back-and-forth.

Government

American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 22, 2025

No matter if youre an independent landlord renting out a single-family home, a multifamily property owner managing multiple units, or a realtor expanding in property management, launching a real estate business is typically accompanied by unique legal challenges. This makes an LLC ideal for partnerships and also solopreneurs.

Real Estate

Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 18, 2025

Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week. On a regional and year-to-date basis, combined single-family and multifamily starts were 21.1% higher in the Northeast, 10.8% higher in the Midwest, 6.8% lower in the South and 1.6% lower in the West.

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Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 18, 2025

Questions about smoke detectors come up often so this week the question is about a non-functioning smoke detector in a rental and who is responsible for replacing it is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering legal advice. Who should replace them, us or the landlord?

Landlord

Rental Housing Journal

APRIL 22, 2025

The Portland City Council has pushed back to committee a proposal to ban landlords from using rent-setting algorithms, according to reports. A federal antitrust lawsuit filed last year accused RealPage of scheming to drive down competition among landlords.

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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. Need Legal Help? Its only $5 for a 1-week trial.

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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. Alternatively, a Power of Attorney document can set forth an earlier date upon which the authority granted therein will terminate. An Agent can be someone close to you, such as a spouse, child, or parent.

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