Yardi Breeze

MAY 12, 2025

Having trouble finding simple lease agreement templates you can trust? The internet is full of free lease agreements, and theyre easy to find. 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.

Lease Agreement

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

One of the benefits of this option is that you can rent while saving to buy the same apartment. Its a unique combination of renting and owning the property. And can a landlord break a rent-to-own contract? This guide will explain everything you need to know about rent-to-own properties. But its not always that simple.

Rent

Beach Front Property Management

JUNE 11, 2025

But maximizing your multifamily property ROI in California goes beyond rent collection. Many investors don’t realize how much income they lose due to inefficiencies, outdated leasing practices, or missed market opportunities. Many owners use outdated comps or rent estimators, missing real-time market trends. At BFPM Inc.,

Professional Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

From leasing and maintenance to inspections and bookkeeping, we’ll walk through how these systems are changing the way property managers work. Automated Leasing Systems Leasing is one of the most process-heavy parts of property management, involving listings, lead response, showings, screening, and lease signing.

Property Management

Beach Front Property Management

JULY 9, 2025

Strategic Property Management to Boost Rental Property ROI in Los Angeles Collecting rent is the starting point, not the finish line. Real Estate Asset Management in Southern California: Compliance as ROI Protection California has some of the strictest housing regulations in the country.

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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

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

Beach Front Property Management

JUNE 18, 2025

When most people think about property management, they picture someone collecting rent or handling basic maintenance. 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. That’s a gross monthly rent roll of $48,000.

Property Management

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 8, 2025

By Michael Coleman and Faris Babineaux Associates, Haynes Boone As of May 7, 2025, Washington state has a new rent control law under House Bill 1217. Washington is now the third state in the country with a statewide rent cap, joining California and Oregon. It only applies to increases on or after that date.

Rent

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

For example: Instead of waiting for a team member to remember to send a lease renewal notice, your workflow sends it exactly 90 days before lease expiration. Examples: A lease is signed, a payment is late, a tenant submits a request. Example: “If rent is more than 5 days overdue, apply a late fee.”

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

From leasing to maintenance to finance, they allow property managers to work more efficiently by replacing manual effort with automated execution. Document and E-Signature Automation Tools Leases, disclosures, move-in checklists, inspection forms—document-heavy workflows are a huge part of property management.

Property Management

InveServe

JULY 9, 2025

But before you go looking for commercial real estate in the San Gabriel Valley, you must first have a solid understanding of how leasing works for commercial properties. This guide will introduce you to key terms and definitions, elements of a commercial lease, and common mistakes to avoid.

Commercial Property

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

From collecting rent collection to finding leads, we’ll focus on how readily available tools can help you work smarter and more efficiently. Integrate access control with visitor management software to let guests receive temporary access codes or notifications without involving the leasing office.

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Leases, renewals, maintenance records, inspection reports, and regulatory forms pile up quickly. Files are tagged and organized automatically by lease term, resident name, or property address. One major benefit is automating lease signing and renewals. Residents enjoy easy access to their lease and payment history.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

MAY 15, 2025

Imagine living in (or renting out) an apartment where rent doesnt jump hundreds of dollars each year. 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.

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Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Collecting Rent and Managing Finances: Less Stress, More Consistency Before: Late Checks and Manual Spreadsheets Rent day used to mean waiting for mailed checks, making trips to the bank, and updating ledgers by hand. Scenario: Tenants get automatic reminders a few days before rent is due. Most pay through the app.

Property Management

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.

Apartment Management

American Apartment Owners Association

MARCH 19, 2025

While these tools increase efficiency, property managers must be mindful of accessibility challenges and compliance risks, particularly under the Fair Housing Act. Remember, you understand that compliance is non-negotiable, whereas AI is continually learning. Additionally, human oversight must remain a fundamental part of the process.

Compliance

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

Manual tracking of rent payments, maintenance requests, and tenant communications can be time-consuming and prone to errors. Small landlord property management software includes financial and accounting tracking capabilities , including rent collection, expense management, and reporting. This helps you spot and fix issues quickly.

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ADDA

JULY 30, 2025

Here’s what Tally can’t do (or only with manual workarounds): It won’t auto-remind tenants to pay rent. It can’t track lease expiry dates. Online Payments & Automated Invoicing Collect rent, maintenance dues, and facility fees online with automated receipts and reminders. The result?

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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?

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Beach Front Property Management

MARCH 12, 2025

These legislative updates cover resident protections, rent control, property safety, zoning changes, tax regulations, short-term rental restrictions, and corporate ownership rules. For investors, understanding these changes is critical to maintaining compliance, mitigating risks, and maximizing investment potential.

Real Estate

American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 27, 2025

Multifamily refers to properties, such as apartment complexes, condominiums, townhouses, semi-detached units and duplexes, all of which offer multiple spaces for rent. 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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RL Property Management

MARCH 25, 2025

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. And all too often, it starts with a rushed screening decision or a poorly written lease. A well-written lease is your safety net. Check it out here.

Lease Agreement

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? If they think collecting rent is all that is involved, most property owners will assume they can do the job themselves. But property management is so much more than that.

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Todays property managers can build entire operations that are fully digital, from lease signings to vendor payments to team coordination. Leasing tasks (screenings, approvals, follow-ups) follow a standardized digital checklist. For years, digital simply meant using spreadsheets instead of ledger books. But things have changed.

Property Management

Beach Front Property Management

JUNE 25, 2025

Other times, property owners don’t realize things have gone sideways until rent rolls shrink, maintenance requests pile up, or resident complaints escalate. In a regulated market like Orange County, slow communication can delay important decisions, miss compliance deadlines, and damage tenant trust. Sometimes it’s obvious.

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Keeping up means learning about the latest proptech trends shaping how we manage, lease, maintain properties, and engage tenants. They also analyze tenant preferences and tailor messages and offers accordingly, encouraging longer leases and happier communities. How do automated lease tools help property managers?

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Leasing and Tenant Onboarding Leasing often involves dozens of small steps, most of which follow a predictable pattern. Generating leases instantly and send them out for digital signatures. Trigger move-in emails and checklists once the lease is signed. Send automatic reminders for lease renewals and document updates.

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

You may have heard that proptech stands for property technology, covering digital tools transforming how properties operate, lease, and maintain themselves (for more on the basics, we recommend our post, “What is Proptech?” This reduces paperwork, prevents fraud, and speeds up lease management.

Property Management

Beach Front Property Management

MARCH 26, 2025

Financial Crises Unpaid rent, economic downturns, and property devaluation can impact profitability. Legal Issues Lease violations, lawsuits, and regulatory compliance challenges can pose serious risks for property managers. Enhanced compliance with safety codes and regulations.

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

The platform automates everything from online rent payments and late fee enforcement to lease renewals and tenant onboarding. ShowMojo: Leasing Automation for Faster Scheduling For many property managers, leasing is where the most time is lost—especially during the scheduling phase.

Property Management

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. Online Rent Collection See whos paid , who hasnt, and when payments were made. Work from Anywhere One of the most obvious benefits: mobility.

Property Management

ADDA

JULY 22, 2025

A State-Wise Legal Guide for Residents and RWAs Whether you’re a flat owner leasing out your unit or part of a Resident Welfare Association (RWA) or Managing Committee, understanding Non-Occupancy Charges (NOC) is crucial. These typically apply when the unit is rented to tenants or kept vacant.

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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

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. Lets break it down.

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Buildium

JULY 9, 2025

What level of service do you offer (basic rent collection vs. full-service management)? Consider including: Tenant Placement : Marketing, showings, screening, and lease signing. Rent Collection : Online payments, late fee enforcement, and eviction coordination. What geographic areas do you serve? Transparency builds trust.

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