Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 2, 2025

California is preparing for new move-in, move-out documentation law that requires landlords take photos of rental units before and after a tenant moves in. The new documentation law requires landlords to take photos of rental units before and after a tenant moves in. We havent been to court in eight or ten years.

Apartment 52

Apartment Rental Unit Maintenance Property Management Software 52

Beach Front Property Management

APRIL 2, 2025

This approach allows property managers to minimize conflicts, ensure compliance with noise ordinances, and create a more harmonious living environment for all residents. If the issue persists, a formal noise complaint letter from the property manager should be issued, clearly outlining the violation and expectations for compliance.

Rental Property 147

Rental Property Management Lease Agreement Property 147

Yardi Breeze

MARCH 21, 2025

Use advanced document authentication Documents can be hard to verify manually. Unless you are also a licensed private investigator and have all the time in the world, technology is your key to quickly and accurately make sure the documents provided to you by prospective renters are authentic. Cons : None!

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Applications Applicants Property Lease 130

American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 16, 2025

As the new year begins, property management professionals have the opportunity to reflect on foundational practices that ensure both compliance and operational excellence. These documents must be living resources, regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in legislation or operational needs.

Property Management 299

Property Management Property Manager Management Compliance 299

American Apartment Owners Association

APRIL 14, 2025

Missed deadlines, inconsistent records, and non-compliance risks. Its a full-stack inspection system built for speed, accuracy, and compliance. Share instantly with owners, HOAs, compliance officials, or internal teams. Managing inspections shouldnt feel like juggling paperwork and chasing signatures. The result?

Management 130

Management Manufacturing Compliance Engineering 130

Beach Front Property Management

MARCH 12, 2025

For investors, understanding these changes is critical to maintaining compliance, mitigating risks, and maximizing investment potential. Key Laws: SB 567 (Just Cause Eviction Expansion) Tightens the just-cause eviction standards, requiring landlords to provide stronger reasons and additional documentation.

Real Estate 147

Real Estate Single-Family Home Compliance Regulation 147

Beach Front Property Management

JUNE 4, 2025

The future of property management has arrived, and it is more resident-focused, tech-powered, and compliance-ready than before. Property managers who adopt these changes can boost compliance, build stronger resident relationships, and run more efficient operations.

Rental Property Management 147

Rental Property Management Property Management Property Manager Compliance 147

Buildium

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Well explore preventative maintenance, cost-effective strategies, harnessing technology, and the importance of legal compliance, outlining some actionable ways for you to tighten up your maintenance operations. Common legal challenges include tenant complaints, non-compliance fines, and insurance liabilities.

Property Maintenance 130

Property Maintenance Maintenance Property Management Property Manager 130

Buildium

MARCH 31, 2025

Tips for a Successful 1031 Exchange To navigate the 1031 exchange process smoothly, consider the following tips: Engage a Qualified Intermediary: A qualified intermediary is required for facilitating the exchange and ensuring compliance with IRS regulations. This will help you stay on track and provide necessary documentation if needed.

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Property Management Property Manager Management Property 204

HOA Managememt

MAY 8, 2025

HOA meeting minutes are the official record of board meetings, documenting key discussions, decisions, and action items. Failing to Accurately Record Votes and Decisions One of the most critical functions of HOA meeting minutes is documenting votes and decisions. Impact: Homeowners may feel misled or kept in the dark.

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Government Contractors Compliance Applications 130

Rental Housing Journal

JANUARY 21, 2025

By The Fair Housing Institute As the new year begins, property management professionals have the opportunity to reflect on foundational practices that ensure both compliance and operational excellence. These documents must be living resources, regularly reviewed and updated to reflect changes in legislation or operational needs.

Property Management 98

Property Management Property Manager Management Compliance 98

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

With the right app setup, you can: Check rent status Approve applications Assign work orders Communicate with owners Share documents Track key tasks No laptop or office required. Simplify Documentation Your iPhone becomes your camera, scanner, notepad, and filing cabinet in one. Push notifications help you stay proactive.

Property Management 130

Property Management Property Manager Management Property 130

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

When you operate digitally, its easier to: Share detailed reports with real-time data Keep documents organized and shareable Show a clear record of communications, maintenance, and finances The difference is noticeable. Start uploading key documents. They also want visibility. Over time, youll build a searchable archive.

Property Management 130

Property Management Property Manager IT Management 130

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Automated Lease Processes and Compliance Going beyond digital contracts, proptech now tackles the entire lease management cycle , including updates to ever-changing regulations. How Lease Automation Helps Your Business Automated tools watch for legal changes, flag potential compliance problems, and generate necessary documents instantly.

Property Management 130

Property Management Property Manager Management Property 130

Rental Housing Journal

JANUARY 28, 2025

Make sure your guidelines are practical and address common concerns: Pet-waste management: Detail proper cleanup and disposal processes and provide resources to make compliance easier. For pet-waste management detail proper cleanup and disposal processes and provide resources to make compliance easier.

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Compliance Lease Agreement Utilities Apartment 122

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Whether youre sending a quick message, replying to a maintenance question, or sharing documents, everything stays organized and easy to find. Staying Organized with Compliance and Recordkeeping Before: Missed Deadlines and Disorganized Files Keeping track of inspections, lease expirations, and local regulations took serious effort.

Property Management 130

Property Management Property Manager Management Property 130

Buildium

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Your approach can significantly impact the profitability of each property in your portfolio, tenant satisfaction, relationships with your clients, and compliance with legal obligations. Documentation Document everything meticulously. How swiftly and effectively you address these emergencies is what you can control.

Property Maintenance 130

Property Maintenance Maintenance Rental Property Management 130

American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Balancing festive cheer with the requirements of fair housing compliance and inclusivity is no small task. Inspections may uncover non-compliance in resident decorations, while staff communication could inadvertently reflect language that alienates or excludes some residents. size, safety, and placement rules).

Compliance 243

Compliance Education Property Management Property Manager 243

Yardi Breeze

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The bottom line : Protect yourself from costly penalties by ensuring compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act and FinCENs BOI reporting requirements. For businesses formed before January 1, 2024, compliance will ensure you avoid fines. Non-compliance may lead to steep penalties, including fines and criminal liability.

Compliance 130

Compliance Government Regulation Property Management 130

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

Property management software makes messaging more intuitive through communication platforms (think mobile apps and tenant portals ), automated reminders for upcoming rent due dates, and easy access to lease agreements and other important documents. Lease Management Managing lease agreements and related documents can be overwhelming.

Property Management Software 130

Property Management Software Property Management Property Manager Landlord 130

Buildium

JUNE 12, 2025

While Buildium is not free, its pricing reflects a scalable solution for professional managers who need reliable tools, audit-grade accounting, and strong compliance support. These tools help maintain compliance and provide a clear view of how each property is performing. Centralized communication also makes documentation easier.

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Property Management Software Property Management Property Manager Landlord 130

BetterWho

APRIL 24, 2025

Good tenant management ensures smooth operations, tenant retention, and legal compliance. This includes compliance with landlord-tenant laws, timely repairs, rent collection, and good communication. This includes handling lease agreements, rent collection, maintenance requests, communication, and conflict resolution.

Property Management 130

Property Management Property Manager Tenant Lease Agreement 130

Yardi Breeze

MAY 12, 2025

An attorney can always prepare lease documents for you. This ensures compliance, but its probably both the least efficient and most expensive option. Free lease agreement templates lack this diligent maintenance, potentially leaving property managers using outdated or incomplete documents. Who uses free online leasing docs?

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Lease Agreement Residential Property Lease Attorney 100

Beach Front Property Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Regular upkeep prevents costly repairs, keeps residents satisfied, and ensures compliance with safety regulations. Property owners must document maintenance work and follow a clear plan to keep their rental profitable. State regulations vary, so check with your local building authority to ensure compliance.

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Maintenance Rental Property Property Property Maintenance 147

Buildium

MARCH 3, 2025

But doing so is not only a missed opportunity for providing excellent service, it could come with some compliance issues, as well. A move-out checklist is a detailed document used by property managers to assess the condition of a rental property when a tenant moves out. Thats where a well-structured move-out checklist comes in.

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Property Management Software Property Management Property Manager Tenant 130

Buildium

APRIL 23, 2025

Propertyleasing & managementis a balance between customer service, legal compliance, and operational efficiency. Whether youre new to the field or an experienced pro, youll walk away with practical strategies to improve your day-to-day operations, build better tenant relationships, and maintain compliance with important laws.

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Lease Lease Agreement Management Property 130

American Apartment Owners Association

APRIL 30, 2025

Compliance and Regulations Are Keeping You Up at Night As your portfolio grows, so does your compliance burden. Manual handling of payments, deposits, and legal documents leaves too much room for error. Track conversations with paper trails and “read” receipts no more he-said-she-said.

Property Management Software 130

Property Management Software Property Management Property Manager IT 130

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Engaging in this kind of dialogue not only shows a willingness to accommodate but also helps ensure compliance with fair housing regulations. Documenting every conversation and action taken is critical, as it demonstrates that the property manager made an effort to accommodate the resident in a fair and reasonable way.

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Property Management Property Manager Compliance Transportation 246

Beach Front Property Management

APRIL 16, 2025

Compliance with Legal Obligations Property managers comply with fair housing laws and other legal requirements by following a consistent, fair, well-documented screening process. Maintain Consistency Consistency is key to fairness and legal compliance.

Property Management 147

Property Management Property Manager Tenant IT 147

American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Implementproactive maintenancestrategies and legal compliance measures to control costs and legal liabilities. Ensure legal compliance to mitigate risks. Another important element of due diligence is evaluating theproperty’s maintenance and legal compliance. Diversify your portfolio strategically to spread risks.

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Real Estate Compliance Maintenance Tenant 246

Buildium

JANUARY 6, 2025

As the governing body, the board is responsible for making decisions that uphold the community’s governing documents, maintain financial stability, and address homeowner concerns. This role includes preparing the agenda, facilitating discussions, and documenting decisions.

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Management Government Property Management Software Consulting 243

Buildium

JUNE 9, 2025

Conducting Due Diligence Due diligence involves checking your potential acquisition’s financial health, operational stability, and legal compliance. Legal and Compliance Review Bring in a legal expert familiar with property management to review contracts, lease agreements, vendor obligations, and any pending disputes.

Property Management 130

Property Management Property Manager Management Property 130

Yardi Breeze

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The bottom line : protect yourself from costly penalties by ensuring compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act and FinCENs BOI reporting requirements. For businesses formed before January 1, 2024, compliance will ensure you avoid fines of $591 per violation per day (subject to inflation). What if someone isnt sure what to do next?

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Compliance Government Regulation Property Management 246

American Apartment Owners Association

MAY 22, 2025

The Adunest Difference: Design-First, Compliance-Ready Most firms lump design into construction packages. Title 24 energy compliance baked in from day one. Inspector-Friendly Documentation Our checklists mirror local inspection workflows, so field inspectors spend less time red-tagging and more time green-lighting.

Contractors 113

Contractors Compliance Engineering License 113

American Apartment Owners Association

APRIL 21, 2025

Our Services Include: Affordable Permit-ready construction ADU documents tailored to your local jurisdiction Zoning and compliance support so your plans are ready for city approval With Adunest , youre empowered to choose the contractor, timeline, and budget thats right for you on your own terms.

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Contractors Compliance Rental Unit Property 130

Buildium

MAY 8, 2025

With many associations struggling to make ends meet due to their own rising costs, community managers are challenged to prove their value through their impact on associations financial health, physical upkeep, and regulatory compliance. Thats where technology comes in.

Management 130

Management Insurance Compliance Maintenance 130

ADDA

DECEMBER 8, 2024

The audit process verifies these records for accuracy, compliance, and overall financial health. Key Financial Documents to Focus On: Balance Sheets: Assess the society’s financial standing by evaluating assets, liabilities, and equity. Cash Flow Statements: Track the movement of funds and identify any discrepancies.

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Compliance Management Apartment Maintenance 130