American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 27, 2025

Zoning and legal issues Verify the property’s compliance with local multifamily zoning laws, rent control, insurance requirements and any upcoming legislation that may impact your purchase and expected returns.Ensure that the property complies with all local codes and zoning restrictions.

Property

American Apartment Owners Association

MAY 29, 2025

From today forward, every landlord must create and share clear photographic evidence of a units condition at move-in, move-out, and before/after repairs. Create Your First Deposit Proof Report in Minutes Start Free at DepositProof.com Protect every tenant, every landlord, every time. Clear, tamper-proof images protect everyone.

Compliance

American Apartment Owners Association

JULY 21, 2025

As of now, California’s AB 2801 law is in effect, fundamentally changing the way landlords and tenants document rental property conditions. The law mandates clear photographic evidence at move-in, move-out, and before and after any repairs—placing new responsibilities on both landlords and tenants for security deposit.

Compliance

Landlord Vision

JULY 31, 2025

From day-to-day you’re a managing agent, an accountant, a compliance specialist, a maintenance expert – all at once. Regulations shift, […] The post 5 Best Buy-to-Let Software Solutions for UK Landlords appeared first on Landlord insider. And as your property portfolio grows, so do the challenges.

Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

JUNE 18, 2025

One of these situations is hoarding—a condition that presents both health and safety risks and the need for careful compliance with fair housing laws. The objective is not to excuse lease violations indefinitely, but to explore reasonable ways to help the resident come into compliance while acknowledging their disability.

Compliance

Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 26, 2025

Many landlords ask, ‘is rental income taxable?’ In this article, we’ll cover the core tax tips every landlord should knowfrom what counts as rental income to how to track your expenses and deductions. So, not everything you receive as a landlord is taxedit depends on how you use it.

Rental Income

Beach Front Property Management

MARCH 12, 2025

Californias real estate landscape is changing with new laws taking effect in 2025, impacting landlords, developers, property owners, and investors. For investors, understanding these changes is critical to maintaining compliance, mitigating risks, and maximizing investment potential. Here is the list of laws in California 2025: 1.

Real Estate

Buildium

JULY 16, 2025

Certification programs emphasize legal compliance and ethical standards to keep you informed. Curriculum Highlights: Leasing fundamentals and tactics Customer service and communication Marketing techniques Fair housing compliance Requirements: Course completion and a final exam.

Apartment Management

MRI Software

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

They help landlords uncover discrepancies, verify compliance with lease terms, and maintain better financial control over their property. Lease audits provide a clear understanding of tenant agreements and ensure compliance with legal and property guidelines. What is the purpose of lease audits?

Lease

Rental Housing Journal

APRIL 8, 2025

The Georgia legislature has passed a bill requiring out-of-state landlords to employ at least one in-state staffer to handle tenant complaints, according to reports. The bill, House Bill 399 , is headed to Governor Brian Kemp for signature.

Landlord

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 4, 2025

Main Takeaways A rent ledger is a document that tracks all rent payments, including amounts, dates, and methods, providing a clear financial overview for landlords. It serves as crucial proof in case of disputes or evictions , simplifies tax preparation, and helps landlords stay organized and plan effectively.

Rent

Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 19, 2025

In simplest terms, prorated rent generally refers to a rent amount the landlord adjusts according to how many days you’ve lived in an apartment. Some local laws require landlords to follow their regulations around prorated rent. However, landlords may also offer it by choice, for their own reasons. What is Prorated Rent?

Rent

RL Property Management

MARCH 25, 2025

If youre a DIY landlord trying to save time or cut corners, heres some advice: DONT. This article focuses on the real-world consequences of 4 common landlord mistakes, so YOU can avoid rental management nightmares and protect your investment. This is where many landlords slip. Then someone messages you. Feels like a win, right?

Lease Agreement

Buildium

APRIL 23, 2025

This means balancing leasing with maintenance, tenant relations, financial management, and legal compliance. Clear, fair agreements set the tone for a good landlord-tenant relationship. Legal Compliance You must stay on top of local, state, and federal regulations to avoid legal trouble. However, leasing doesnt stop here.

Lease

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 15, 2025

Immigration authorities have issued subpoenas demanding that landlords turn over leases, rental applications, forwarding addresses, identification cards and other information on their tenants, according to the Associated Press. After consulting with immigration attorneys, he concluded that compliance is optional.

Landlord

BetterWho

MARCH 28, 2025

How RTMs Support Property Management: Administrative Support: Handling lease agreements, tenant screening, and compliance tasks. Customer Service: Managing tenant inquiries and landlord communications. Marketing Strategy Execution: Posting property listings, responding to leads, and running ad campaigns.

Property Management

Fourandhalf

JULY 17, 2025

Homeowners Don’t Understand What Property Management Really Involves Have you ever met a landlord who thinks that all property managers do is collect rent? Without a clear understanding of what’s included in a management service, homeowners often underestimate the risk and workload of being a landlord.

Property Management

Beach Front Property Management

JUNE 18, 2025

A professional property manager can help you: Stay compliant with changing landlord-tenant laws like AB 1482. 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.

Property Management

MRI Software

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

From tenant screening and legal compliance to property maintenance, the demands on landlords can quickly pile up and become overwhelming. Residential management services focus on professionally overseeing rental properties to ease the landlords responsibilities. Managing rental properties can often feel like a full-time job.

Landlord

ADDA

JULY 30, 2025

Community Accounting & Mollak Compliance ADDA’s accounting is tailor-made for buildings and OAs, including budget tracking, expense management, and RERA-compliant reports. You also get downloadable reports formatted for RERA/Mollak compliance. Bank payments are synced automatically; reconciliation is just a click away.

Management

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? This final session will demystify the post-inspection process, including what red/yellow/green tags mean, how to prioritize repairs, and how to maintain compliance moving forward.

Compliance

Landlord Vision

MARCH 13, 2025

Theres a lot to juggle as a landlord, particularly if youre managing a portfolio of properties. From tenant management to compliance, financial management to property maintenance, being organised is key to running a successful rental business. appeared first on Landlord insider.

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American Apartment Owners Association

APRIL 28, 2025

AB 2801 , now active in California, is a security deposit law that changes the way landlords must handle security deposit documentation. How DepositProof Simplifies AB 2801 Compliance DepositProof is built specifically for todays rental law landscape. If you cant show ityoure at risk.

Landlord

Buildium

JULY 9, 2025

What pain points do you solve for landlords? Legal Compliance : Ensure adherence to local landlord-tenant laws and fair housing regulations. Run Paid Ads Use Google Ads and Facebook Ads to target landlords in your area. What geographic areas do you serve? Offering tiered service packages (e.g.,

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 17, 2025

Instead of juggling it all, many landlords turn to leasing agents for help. A leasing agent is the person who helps landlords rent out their properties, such as houses, apartments, or even commercial spaces like offices or retail stores. But what does a leasing agent do, how much do they charge, and is hiring one worth it in 2025?

Lease

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 28, 2025

Portland landlords may soon have air conditioning requirements for their rental properties, according to reports. A local code amendment that requires landlords to provide cooling options can not only save lives but also improve the health and comfort of renters who often lack control over improvements to their living spaces.

Landlord

Buildium

JUNE 12, 2025

To keep up, landlords and property managers are turning to software that helps them automate tasks, stay organized, and grow their businesses. 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.

Property Management Software

Property Management Inc.

JUNE 13, 2025

Housing laws dictate that a landlord must understand and follow proper required notice period requirements to avoid complications. Whether it's non-payment of rent by the tenant or property damage, landlords must ensure their evidence aligns with legal standards. Know Your Legal Framework Compliance is key for landlords.

Landlord

Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 18, 2025

One of these situations is hoarding—a condition that presents both health and safety risks and the need for careful compliance with fair-housing laws. The objective is not to excuse lease violations indefinitely, but to explore reasonable ways to help the resident come into compliance while acknowledging their disability.

Compliance

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.

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RL Property Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

For self-managing and out-of-state landlords, keeping tabs on a propertys condition is tough. Whats more, properties often sit vacant between or before leases, waiting for repairs or while new landlords figure out their next stepsleading to unexpected costs and longer vacancies. For landlords, last-minute surprises are costly.

Rental Property

Buildium

JULY 30, 2025

Before breaking into a new market, research its local landlord-tenant regulations, rent control laws, eviction policies, licensing requirements, and other relevant restrictions. This involves estimating the upfront costs of marketing, hiring, onboarding, legal compliance, etc. From there, you can forecast your expected returns.

Property Management

RL Property Management

JANUARY 24, 2025

With the continuous growth of Upper Arlingtons real estate market, managing rental properties has become increasingly complex for landlords. From tenant management to regulatory compliance and property maintenance, their services allow you to focus on growing your portfolio while keeping everything in check.

Property Management

Property Management Inc.

JULY 14, 2025

Legal compliance and rent reminder notices ensure smoother proceedings and safeguard rental income. Reliable enforcement ensures tenants respect payment expectations while reinforcing fair landlord-tenant dynamics. To avoid legal headaches, consult state landlord-tenant laws, document unpaid rent diligently, and provide proper notices.

Rent

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 21, 2025

This balance is what turns policy into practice and compliance into care. About the author: In 2005, The Fair Housing Institute was founded as a company with one goal: to provide educational and entertaining fair-housing compliance training at an affordable price at the click of a button.

Property Management

T&H Realty

JULY 28, 2025

Our PMs earn around $70K/year to ensure code compliance and quality. Customers gain: Volume pricing – Their steady flow of work lets vendors like us pass on bulk‑rate savings you wouldn’t get as a solo landlord. We need roughly 1 admin per 50–75 work orders per month, paid about $20/hour. Project Management Every job gets oversight.

Maintenance

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 8, 2025

Overview of Washington’s New Rent Control Law Here’s what HB 1217 means for multifamily property owners and investors: Annual rent increase limit: Landlords can increase rents each year by a maximum of either 7 percent plus inflation (measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, or CPI-U), or 10 percent, whichever is lower.

Rent