Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

And can a landlord break a rent-to-own contract? Understanding Rent-To-Own Contracts When you enter a rent-to-own agreement, youre essentially signing two deals in one: A regular lease agreement with the plan to buy the property at the end of the lease. Can a Landlord Break a Rent-to-own Contract?

Rent

American Apartment Owners Association

JUNE 18, 2025

Introducing new staff to the realities of property management goes beyond reviewing lease terms and daily operations. 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.

Compliance

MRI Software

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Lease audits play a crucial role in ensuring accuracy and efficiency in multifamily property management. They help landlords uncover discrepancies, verify compliance with lease terms, and maintain better financial control over their property. What is the purpose of lease audits?

Lease

RL Property Management

MARCH 25, 2025

If youre a DIY landlord trying to save time or cut corners, heres some advice: DONT. Because even small screening and lease agreement mistakes can cost you thousands in lost rent, legal fees, and property damage, not to mention time, stress, and lost sleep. This is where many landlords slip. Then someone messages you.

Lease Agreement

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 17, 2025

But with your lease coming to an end, youre now at a crossroads, wondering how to renew lease agreements and secure your home for another term. Main Takeaways Start the conversation earlyat least 60-90 days before your lease endsso you have time to negotiate and explore other options. What is Lease Renewal?

Lease Agreement

Buildium

JULY 16, 2025

Expand Knowledge and Build Skills Certification programs cover topics such as fair housing laws, leasing strategies, maintenance oversight, financial management, and tenant relations. Certification programs emphasize legal compliance and ethical standards to keep you informed.

Apartment Management

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

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

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

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

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

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

BetterWho

MARCH 28, 2025

AI-Powered Tenant Communication AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants can handle tenant inquiries 24/7 , instantly providing lease details, answering maintenance questions, and processing service requests. How RTMs Support Property Management: Administrative Support: Handling lease agreements, tenant screening, and compliance tasks.

Property Management

ADDA

JULY 30, 2025

It can’t track lease expiry dates. Community Accounting & Mollak Compliance ADDA’s accounting is tailor-made for buildings and OAs, including budget tracking, expense management, and RERA-compliant reports. Lease expiries, defaulters, and deposit records are tracked in real-time on a single dashboard. The result?

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

Buildium

JULY 9, 2025

What pain points do you solve for landlords? Consider including: Tenant Placement : Marketing, showings, screening, and lease signing. 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.

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 12, 2025

Renters want quick responses, online payments, and a hassle-free leasing process. To keep up, landlords and property managers are turning to software that helps them automate tasks, stay organized, and grow their businesses. On the surface, both offer tools for managing leases, collecting rent, and tracking income and expenses.

Property Management Software

Authority Property Management

MARCH 7, 2025

In California, landlords can sell a property even if it has an active lease. In most cases, the lease agreement dictates what happens next: Fixed-Term Lease: If your tenant has a lease with a set end date (such as a one-year lease), the new owner must honor it. But is it possible? The short answer yes!

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

Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 18, 2025

Hoarding in housing may first present as a lease violation but hoarding is more than a housekeeping issue and can be a fair housing issue. By The Fair Housing Institute Introducing new staff to the realities of property management goes beyond reviewing lease terms and daily operations.

Compliance

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

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

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

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

You can: Snap and upload inspection photos Record notes with voice-to-text Store lease agreements securely Share documents with owners or tenants instantly No more chasing paper trails or digging through emails. Security and Data Protection Youre dealing with sensitive informationrent payment history, tenant IDs, lease documents.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

MAY 15, 2025

The price stays steady, the lease keeps renewing, and tenants feel secure staying long-term. In this guide, well break down what rent stabilization really means, who it applies to, and what renters and landlords should know. For renters and landlords dealing with regulated units, working with experienced Washington D.C.

Apartment

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

They both come from leasing; a lease agreement where one person lets another use their property in exchange for payment. For instance, if a landlord rents out an apartment, they’re a lessor making a rental agreement with a tenant (lessee). It describes someone who leases out a property or asset to someone else.

Lease Agreement

BetterWho

JULY 22, 2025

BiggerPockets Webinars and Forums Platform: biggerpockets.com You’ll find: Strategy sessions with investors and PMs Property management training topics Case studies and common pitfalls Best for: DIY landlords and aspiring PM business owners.

Property Management

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

Property Management Inc.

JUNE 13, 2025

It allows tenants the opportunity to pay rent, correct lease violations, or leave voluntarily before the situation escalates. Housing laws dictate that a landlord must understand and follow proper required notice period requirements to avoid complications. Know Your Legal Framework Compliance is key for landlords.

Landlord

Buildium

MAY 15, 2025

You already know how to handle tenants, maintenance, budgeting, and legal compliance. And don’t forget to update your insurance to landlord coverage it’s designed to protect rental property owners more thoroughly than a standard homeowners policy. The best part? Why Transition to Rental Property Investment?

Property Management

Property Management Inc.

JULY 14, 2025

You've managed your property meticulously, balanced your mortgage payments, and established lease agreements. Legal compliance and rent reminder notices ensure smoother proceedings and safeguard rental income. Be Consistent with Lease Terms Consistency fosters trust. Late rent payments can feel like a curveball.

Rent

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

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

McKee Properties

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Whether you’re a landlord seeking professional oversight for your Bonita investments, or a tenant in search of a reliable property to call home, choosing the right property management team is critical. Equally important are leasing policies.

Property Management

Esquire Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The increased availability of sublease space has considerable ramifications for landlords as discussed below. Sublease opportunities frequently present reduced rates and pre-existing fit outs, rendering them appealing alternatives to direct leasing agreements.

Commercial Property

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. That’s a big deal. Property damage.

Property Management

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