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. Keeping detailed records of the issue, actions taken, and communications can be vital for insurance claims and legal compliance.

Property Maintenance

Buildium

JUNE 25, 2025

Apartment management demands a careful balance of tenant satisfaction, building upkeep, financial control, and regulatory compliance. This guide covers what you need to know about leasing, communication, maintenance, budgeting, staffing, compliance, technology, and growth strategies. Verify licenses and insurance before work begins.

Apartment Management

Beach Front Property Management

JUNE 18, 2025

Coordinate repairs with licensed and insured vendors. With strict rent control and legal compliance requirements across Southern California, having an expert on your side isn’t just helpful—it’s often essential. Proper compliance avoids costly legal issues. Screen and place tenants more effectively.

Property Management

Hospitable

JULY 30, 2025

Airbnb Insurance for Hosts By The Hospitable Team Beginner's Guides , OTAs Being an Airbnb host can help you earn extra income, but what if something happens to your vacation rental property when you open it to temporary guests? Airbnb started offering insurance for hosts in 2011. AirCover for Hosts: How Does It Protect You?

Insurance

AirKeeper

MAY 6, 2025

Navigating complex compliance requirements Local councils and strata bodies continue to evolve short-term rental rules. Staying compliant with licensing, insurance, and occupancy regulations can be time-consuming and confusing, especially if you’re managing multiple properties.

Professional Property Management

T&H Realty

JULY 28, 2025

If you’ve ever thought, “I could fix that for five bucks,” you’re not wrong — if you have the time, tools, expertise, transportation, scheduling bandwidth, and insurance. per mile for fuel, wear‑and‑tear, insurance, and depreciation. Our PMs earn around $70K/year to ensure code compliance and quality.

Maintenance

American Apartment Owners Association

JUNE 12, 2025

California landlords, HOAs, and property managers — are you ready for the upcoming compliance deadlines tied to Senate Bills 721 and 326? Noncompliance could result in civil penalties, insurance complications, or tenant safety risks — yet many owners still aren’t sure where to begin.

Compliance

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

You dont have to: Dig through file cabinets Sort through email chains Ask your team who last had the document Leases, correspondence, work orders, receipts, insurance certificatesits all right there. In a digital system, all of that lives in one place and is searchable.

Property Management

ADDA

MAY 29, 2025

Restricted Fund : Funds designated for specific uses, often originating from insurance claims or donations. Ensures Legal Compliance Many U.S. Special Assessment Fund : Temporary collections for one-time projects, such as clubhouse renovations. Why Fund Accounting Matters for HOAs 1.

Finance

InveServe

JULY 9, 2025

Gross Lease (or Full-Service Lease) Here, a commercial property tenant pays one flat monthly fee, and the property owner covers most, if not all, of the building’s running costs, such as property taxes, insurance, and common area maintenance (CAM) fees. The property owner still handles insurance and CAM.

Commercial Property

Buildium

MAY 15, 2025

You already know how to handle tenants, maintenance, budgeting, and legal compliance. List your expected rent income and subtract all expenses, such as your mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, and vacancy periods. The best part? Now, you just need to apply that experience with an owner’s mindset.

Property Management

Zeevou

MARCH 19, 2025

Ensuring compliance with these rules is crucial for a successful property management expansion, helping you avoid legal issues and maximise profitability. Legal and Compliance Factors Expanding into a new market requires a strong grasp of legal and compliance factors to prevent costly fines and legal issues.

Property Management

Buildium

JULY 16, 2025

Managing contracts, insurance, and compliance documents. Data Security and Privacy Ask vendors about compliance with data protection laws and encryption methods. Software should organize preferred vendor contacts, service history, and performance reviews. Check for: Automated vendor alerts and scheduling from work orders.

Maintenance

Rentals United

JULY 30, 2025

Managing properties across different jurisdictions means navigating a patchwork of compliance requirements. Instead, compliance can be a major business advantage , bringing you access to corporate contracts, high-value long-stay guests , and exclusion from illicit market pressure.

Regulation

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

The system also tracks vendor compliance, such as W-9s and insurance documents. Inspectr: Inspection Automation for Field Teams Property inspections are key to compliance, maintenance, and asset preservation—but they’re also time-consuming to coordinate.

Property Management

Muldoon Associates

JULY 17, 2025

That can feel pretty frustrating, especially if you’re a landlord or a rental property owner who is trying to keep up and stay in compliance. As property management experts in Colorado , it’s our job to stay up to date on all the existing and pending legislation, and to keep the owners we work with in full compliance.

Landlord

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 4, 2025

Honeycomb Insurance has an example of a rent ledger on their site. In the meantime, if you’re looking for professionals who can handle the accounting, marketing, inspections, legal compliance, and more for you, Bay Property Management Group is here to make things easier. So, why exactly should every landlord use a rent ledger?

Rent

American Apartment Owners Association

JUNE 30, 2025

Ignoring the cycle can lead to non-compliance fines, insurance complications, or liability if an accident occurs between required inspections. SB326 (condos, HOAs): Inspections must be repeated every six years. This means you need a system to track deadlines, maintain records, and plan re-inspections well in advance.

Multi-Family Building

Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 26, 2025

For instance, consider factors like repair costs, mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance premiums, and utilities. Utilities and Insurance Premiums If you cover utilities like water, electricity, or gas for your tenants, or pay insurance premiums for your property, you can deduct those costs.

Rental Income

Property Management Inc.

MARCH 13, 2025

Commercial property managers must juggle tasks like lease negotiations, property maintenance, and ensuring compliance with zoning laws. Commercial property management is highly specialized, requiring expertise in tenant screening, compliance, and day-to-day upkeep to ensure smooth operations.

Residential Property Management

American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

If your association hasnt yet completed inspections, you are now out of compliance, potentially exposing yourself to serious liability and fines. Delays in compliance could lead to legal actions from homeowners, insurance complications, and costly emergency repairs. Understanding SB326 and SB721: What Are They?

Compliance

MRI Software

JULY 1, 2025

Repairing structural damage, handling displaced tenants, and coordinating with insurers can quickly become overwhelming. Increased insurance claims and premiums Submitting frequent insurance claims can lead to rising premiums and stricter coverage terms.

Insurance

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 8, 2025

Operating expenses: Understand that while rents are capped under HB 1217, expenses such as insurance, utilities, and property taxes are not regulated and can vary over time. Compliance documentation: Maintain accurate records of any exemptions, such as affordable-housing agreements, to confirm applicability under the law.

Rent

Rental Housing Journal

APRIL 22, 2025

Fair-housing training isnt just a compliance checkbox; its a core part of operational risk management. The Real Cost of Non-Compliance Across the property-management industry, professionals who handle internal audits and compliance reviews regularly see the same cycle: Organizations forgo training, assuming they can circle back later.

Compliance

Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 22, 2025

Local zoning laws, rental regulations, and permits dictate whether you can build and lease them , with size restrictions, occupancy requirements, and compliance with tenant rights laws varying by region. This process involves submitting detailed plans and undergoing inspections to ensure compliance with safety and design standards.

Apartment

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. Platforms like Revela connect you to revenue-boosting partnerships, including: Insurance savings for tenants and owners with potential marketing fees for you. Rebate programs on maintenance and upgrades.

Property Management Software

Beach Front Property Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Regulatory Adaptations As the market expands, local authorities continue to refine policies that ensure compliance and promote sustainable growth. Property owners must focus on strategies that ensure profitability, compliance, and guest satisfaction while maintaining positive community relations.

Property

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

So, they have to weave compliance in everything they do, from marketing to move-outs. Financial Obligations The lessor may have to juggle ongoing expenses, such as mortgage payments, taxes, and insurance. Risks & Insurance The lessor takes on risks related to the property, like damage or loss. Theyll usually have insurance.

Lease Agreement

Zeevou

MARCH 13, 2025

Legal, Compliance, and Financial Optimisation for Sustained Vacation Rental Growth Handling a large portfolio amid significant Airbnb business growth requires a strong legal and financial framework. Partner with local legal teams to navigate zoning laws, acquire necessary permits, and ensure compliance with tax policies.

Airbnb

Host Tools

JULY 24, 2025

Insurance and legal coverage Your homeowner’s or rental insurance might not cover mail-related incidents. While occasional mail acceptance for guests likely doesn’t trigger these regulations, hosts who regularly handle mail might face compliance requirements.

Airbnb

T&H Realty

JULY 7, 2025

If you’re transitioning from personal use to a rental, expect suggestions on paint, flooring, appliances, and safety compliance. Document Collection: This includes: Any current leases HOA or city rules Vendor contacts (if you have preferred ones) Insurance and utility information 3.

Property Management

InveServe

MARCH 3, 2025

What are all the recurring operating expenses (property taxes Proposition 13 considerations, insurance earthquake coverage is essential, utilities, maintenance, management fees)? Lease Agreements & Rent Collection (LA Compliance): What type of lease agreement complies with California and LA regulations? tenant relocation costs)?

Lease Agreement

Buildium

MAY 8, 2025

Those services are insurance , foreclosures and liens , and construction and renovation. 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.

Management

Second Nature

JUNE 10, 2025

real estate or expanding your portfolio, managing property from abroad requires a firm grasp of legal compliance, maintenance, insurance, and tenant communication. A property management guide for foreign investors should do more than explain the basics—it should help you navigate the U.S. market with clarity and confidence.

Property Management

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. Tax preparation is another big part of the accounting puzzle.

Property Management Software

Thanks For Visiting

JULY 15, 2025

Legal, Licensing, and Compliance Before you list your property on any rental sites, you must understand the local rules. Regulatory compliance is a critical step you cannot afford to miss. You need to get a specific short-term rental insurance policy. Check with your city and county regarding short-term rental regulations.

License

RL Property Management

APRIL 3, 2025

With a trusted expert managing your compliance, you gain peace of mind and avoid the costly consequences of going it alone. It only takes one misstep to face a lawsuit, a judgment, or even damage to your reputation. Hiring a PM isnt just about convenienceits about reducing legal and financial risk.

Property Management