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Rising Above Price Gouging: How One AAOA Member Brings Hope to Displaced Families Amid L.A. Fires

American Apartment Owners Association

California Attorney General Rob Bonta urged residents to report suspected price gouging. Ratner Property Management and Maintenance, an AAOA member, is one such example. If you witness or experience price gouging, report it through the California Attorney Generals website. Well take it from there,” he said.

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Finding the Perfect Multifamily Property

American Apartment Owners Association

Operating costs can consist of property taxes, real estate agent fees, utilities, maintenance, property management fees, homeowners insurance and legal fees. Youll need to attract and retain quality tenants, establish rent collection processes, conduct regular maintenance and repairs and ensure compliance with local regulations.

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6 steps to jump from property manager to property owner: Build your rental portfolio with confidence

Buildium

You already know how to handle tenants, maintenance, budgeting, and legal compliance. Skills such as tenant screening, handling maintenance, and navigating local regulations directly transfer to rental ownership. The best part? Now, you just need to apply that experience with an owner’s mindset. Plan for those cycles financially.

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Best simple lease agreement templates for residential properties

Yardi Breeze

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. Free lease agreement templates lack this diligent maintenance, potentially leaving property managers using outdated or incomplete documents. Youre not alone.

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New Florida Law regarding electronic delivery of notices

Florida Property Management

Our attorneys have prepared the required addendum which we are going to offer to all our tenants starting July 1 2025 when the new law takes effect. Landlords and Tenants have to execute a specific addendum to the rental or lease agreement to opt in or not in electronic delivery notices. To read the law please click HERE

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What Is a Service Contract in Real Estate?

Bay Property Management Group

Service contracts streamline property management by ensuring maintenance tasks, repairs, and vendor obligations are handled efficiently, helping landlords avoid unexpected costs and operational headaches. Tenant Retention and Satisfaction Like weve mentioned, service contracts help ensure maintenance is done regularly and on time.

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Minimizing Investment Risks in Multifamily Real Estate

American Apartment Owners Association

Identify potential risks through in-depth examination, includingmarket analysisfor rental trends and property maintenance assessments. Manage maintenance costs proactively. Another important element of due diligence is evaluating theproperty’s maintenance and legal compliance. Ensure legal compliance to mitigate risks.