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How Often Must Landlords Repair Damaged Window Screens?

Bay Property Management Group

Lease Agreements: What Do They Say? Lease agreements usually don’t mention window screens directly. Many standard leases say that landlords are responsible for maintaining the rental unit in a “safe and habitable condition.” We touched on this point earlier, but let’s zoom in on it more definitively.

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Are Utilities Included in the Rent, Explained

Bay Property Management Group

How to Verify If Utilities Are Included in Rent on Your Lease To verify if utilities are included in your rent, there’s one definitive place you should look: your lease. A lease serves as your manual to the rules of your lease. Also, carefully craft lease agreements that work for your individual needs.

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8 examples of automated property management systems you can start using today

Buildium

Digital Lease Generation and E-Signing Once an applicant is approved, the lease agreement is auto-generated using a template populated with data from their application. For a more practical point of view, let’s dive into examples of these systems at work across various categories: 1.

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What Is A Lease Violation and How To Prevent Them

Bay Property Management Group

Illegal Activities It may sound incredibly obvious, but it needs to be said: if you engage in illegal activities, that is a big-time lease violation. You will definitely regret it. Fines and Penalties Some lease agreements include clauses that allow landlords to impose fines for certain violations.

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What Are Leasehold Improvements in Rentals?

Bay Property Management Group

Always Check the Lease Agreement Most leases include specific terms about making improvements. Hiring an experienced pro may cost you more now, but it almost definitively will save you plenty of hassle (and your security deposit!) Document Everything Always obtain written approvals before starting any work.

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How To Get Rid of Ants in Your Apartment Naturally

Bay Property Management Group

It doesnt kill them, but it definitely can drive them away. So, even if your lease says that pest control is the tenants job, that doesnt fully let you off the hook. Make It Clear in the Lease Speaking of leases, we recommend you include a section about pest control in your lease agreement.

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Understanding Colorado Springs Rental Laws

Muldoon Associates

It’s important that these things are reflected in your lease agreement. The rent will have to stay the same throughout the term of the lease. As the lease renews, you can raise the rent, but make sure you’re paying attention to that 60-day notice requirement. Does your lease give you 60 days?