Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 2, 2025

Most landlords worry about chasing late rent, getting repairs done, or dealing with difficult tenants. Its more common than you might think and can happen even in vacant rental units. Sometimes, it even happens in rental units that are sitting empty between tenants. It’s called phrogging.

Real Estate

Rentals United

JULY 30, 2025

To ensure compliance, investigate zoning rules for your rental properties by address. I f you manage too many properties to do this manually, consider hiring a consultant or using specialist tools to track property locations and tag listings by zone type, helping you to identify areas where regulatory risk is high.

Regulation

Property Management Inc.

JULY 11, 2025

It’s a word that no landlord wants to utter, yet it’s an inevitable part of managing rental properties. Whether it’s due to unpaid rent, a lease violation, or a tenant refusing to vacate, drafting a professional eviction notice is your first step in reclaiming control of your property.

Lease Agreement

RL Property Management

JULY 24, 2025

If your single-family rental is vacant, your income drops to zero until it’s leased again. You can only collect rent from one household, making it harder to scale income quickly. This category includes everything from duplexes and triplexes to small apartment buildings, each offering multiple rental units under one roof.

Single-Family Home

Bay Property Management Group

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Rent increases are pretty much unavoidable. So, if you’re facing a rent increase, there are a few things to remember. Contents of This Article: How Often Can Your Landlord Increase Rent? Washington, DC, property managers know that rent increases are essential to the rental process.

Rent

American Apartment Owners Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

As a landlord or property manager, rent control may not be the most positive term in the real estate industry. It basically puts constraints on how much control a landlord has over their property, specifically on how much rent they can charge tenants. Each location has its own different requirements and details regarding rent control.

Rent

American Apartment Owners Association

AUGUST 7, 2022

Part of being a rental property owner or manager is understanding the local and state rent increase laws. A rent increase is a consistent responsibility for every landlord, but there are reasons beyond rent regulations and compliance to understand the process and reasons behind it. What causes rent to increase?

Compliance

American Apartment Owners Association

AUGUST 7, 2022

Part of being a rental property owner or manager is understanding the local and state rent increase laws. A rent increase is a consistent responsibility for every landlord, but there are reasons beyond rent regulations and compliance to understand the process and reasons behind it. What causes rent to increase?

Compliance

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The signing of a rental lease agreement represents an expectation of trust between a landlord and a tenant. Just as you are placing your faith in a new tenant to pay their rent on time and respect your property, they are placing their trust in you that you will keep them safe while providing them with a habitable home.

Tenant

Appfolio

JULY 13, 2020

After rent price and apartment features, 54% of renters said the community’s appearance played a role in their decision to visit a community, according to the NMHC / Kingsley Associates Renter Preference Report. Be sure to check federal and state resources online or consult an attorney if you’re unsure about what needs to be updated.

Lease

American Apartment Owners Association

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Scott Varney Tax Strategist, SV Consultants Scott Varneys unique perspective combines his experience as a top-producing real estate agent with his deep understanding of financial services. Topics include rent control, eviction protections, and legislative changes that could impact your bottom line. Tracey Merrell, Esq.,

Litigation

Real Property Management Evertrust

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Failing to Properly Screen Tenants The Mistake: Many new landlords are so eager to fill their rental units that they skip or rush through tenant screening. While trusting your instincts is important, not screening tenants thoroughly can lead to issues like late rent payments, property damage, or even legal disputes.

Landlord

Beach Front Property Management

JANUARY 15, 2025

These policies may also cover the “loss of use” of your home and additional living expenses (ALE), including rent, hotel stays, meals, transportation, clothing, and other costs, up to a limit, if the fire makes your home uninhabitable or inaccessible. You can also file a complaint with your states Department of Insurance.

Insurance

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The signing of a rental lease agreement represents an expectation of trust between a landlord and a tenant. Just as you are placing your faith in a new tenant to pay their rent on time and respect your property, they are placing their trust in you that you will keep them safe while providing them with a habitable home.

Tenant

Florida Property Management

APRIL 2, 2022

The Pros and Cons of Rent Control Policies Research by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) found that although 6.7 million housing units were added to the market between 2005 and 2015, the vast majority of those homes were designed to accommodate only the smallest and wealthiest portion of the rental population.

Rent

American Apartment Owners Association

AUGUST 7, 2022

Unpaid rent is the primary reason to evict a tenant. However, you cannot ask them to pack their bags at a moments notice because you did not receive their rent payment. A formal written pay rent or quit (move out) notice will serve as your tenants heads up. in a rental unit. When should you evict a tenant?

Tenant

American Apartment Owners Association

AUGUST 7, 2022

Unpaid rent is the primary reason to evict a tenant. However, you cannot ask them to pack their bags at a moments notice because you did not receive their rent payment. A formal written pay rent or quit (move out) notice will serve as your tenants heads up. in a rental unit. When should you evict a tenant?

Tenant

Property Management Inc.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Discovering that you're renting an illegal apartment can be a stressful and unsettling experience. How much is the fine for renting an illegal apartment, and what does it mean for you? Illegal apartments are rental units that don't meet local building or zoning regulations. What Is an Illegal Apartment?

Apartment

Authority Property Management

JUNE 16, 2024

Discover Why Local Insights Outperform Online Algorithms for Reliable Rent Valuations When it comes to renting out properties in Redding, CA, and the surrounding areas, property owners and landlords often turn to Zillow’s Rent Zestimate ® tool for guidance. This substantial price difference skews the overall rental estimates.

Real Estate Broker

American Apartment Owners Association

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

It might seem like real estate investing is a matter of acquiring a property, fixing it up (if necessary), charging rent and collecting checks. You could buy a single-family house and rent it out until you decide to sell it. In return, it would get a percentage of your units monthly rent. What are your investment goals?

Real Estate

American Apartment Owners Association

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

It might seem like real estate investing is a matter of acquiring a property, fixing it up (if necessary), charging rent and collecting checks. You could buy a single-family house and rent it out until you decide to sell it. In return, it would get a percentage of your units monthly rent. What are your investment goals?

Real Estate

Authority Property Management

AUGUST 3, 2024

Rent Control Expansion: Extending rent control measures to more properties. However, landlords may pass some of the increased costs onto tenants through rent hikes, especially in areas not covered by rent control. Understanding AB12 AB12 aims to enhance tenant protections and promote fair housing practices.

Property Management

Authority Property Management

APRIL 4, 2024

In renting a home, it's crucial for both landlords and tenants to understand their respective rights and responsibilities, particularly when it comes to landlord entry and privacy. First and foremost, it's essential to recognize that tenants have a right to privacy within their rental unit.

Landlord

Authority Property Management

JULY 20, 2021

Fair rental rate, also known as fair market rate, is the gross rent of a rental property. This includes the cost of rent for a rental property plus essential utilities such as water, gas, and electricity. Gross rent does not include non-essentials such as, internet, cable or satellite, and telephone utilities.

Single-Family Home

Property Management Inc.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The national eviction moratorium prevented tens of millions of American families from being evicted for non-payment of rent at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. State the reason for termination explicitly, using legally recognized grounds like non-payment of rent, lease violation, or property damage.

Landlord

Authority Property Management

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Inside Scoop on California's Assembly Bill 12 Traditionally, landlords could charge up to two months' rent for an unfurnished unit and even three months for a furnished one. The new law limits security deposits to just one month's rent, whether the unit is furnished or not. Well, those days are over!

Landlord

Authority Property Management

JULY 5, 2024

Some common indicators include: Unpaid rent and no communication from the tenant. Consulting with a real estate attorney or a property management professional can provide guidance tailored to your specific situation and location. Conduct regular property inspections to stay informed about the condition of your rental units.

Landlord

MRI Software

MAY 22, 2024

A landlord insurance policy is a comprehensive coverage designed for individuals who rent out their property. This ensures that you are protected against various scenarios that could impact your rental business. This ensures your cash flow is maintained, helping you manage financial obligations without the rental income.

Insurance

MRI Software

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Adaptability: Use ADUs as rental units, guest housing, or even office spaces for remote workers. How can multifamily ADUs increase rental income and property value? Rental income grows significantly with each ADU you add. Benefits of multifamily ADUs Steady income: ADUs attract tenants seeking smaller, affordable spaces.

Single-Family Home

Real Property Management Choice

JULY 4, 2024

Having a strong move-in process in place is fundamental to providing clear expectations for both parties to ensure that everyone involved has peace of mind and direction when renting out property. While you’re discussing the lease, make sure to explain the rent collection policies and the consequences of not paying on time.

Property Management

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

You buy an investment property, find tenants and collect the rent. But the reality is that there is a great amount of work involved when you purchase a multifamily building or even just a single-family home to rent out. Free Rental Application Get 20 Rental Forms for FREE, including a rental application.

Property Management

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

You buy an investment property, find tenants and collect the rent. But the reality is that there is a great amount of work involved when you purchase a multifamily building or even just a single-family home to rent out. Free Rental Application Get 20 Rental Forms for FREE, including a rental application.

Property Management

Property Management Inc.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The clauses of the lease should include specific terms such as the names of tenants and occupants, the rent amount, security deposits, and when the lease expires. When a Tenant Fails to Pay Rent Dealing with tenants who fail to pay rent requires a structured approach.

Lease

Beach Front Property Management

APRIL 9, 2025

Key renter protections in Los Angeles include: Rent Control (RSO) Eviction Protections Anti-Harassment Ordinances Relocation Assistance Right to a Habitable Home Just Cause Requirements for Evictions These protections give renters the power to maintain stable housing and defend against unfair treatment.

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