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Can You Charge A Pet Deposit or Pet Fee For Assistance Animals?

American Apartment Owners Association

Definition and Types of Assistance Animals Assistance animals are prescribed by healthcare professionals and are essential for individuals with disabilities. This is because: Not Classified as Pets Under FHA regulations, assistance animals are not considered pets.

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How to Become a Tiny House Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

Some areas may regulate ADUs or require specific foundation types. It is highly recommended that you hire a builder who is also familiar with the tiny home laws and regulations for the county in which you will be developing. Do your due diligence, learn local regulations, market it wisely and you, too, can be a tiny house landlord.

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What Is a Mother-In-Law Apartment & Should You Have One?

Bay Property Management Group

Local zoning laws, rental regulations, and permits dictate whether you can build and lease them , with size restrictions, occupancy requirements, and compliance with tenant rights laws varying by region. Therefore, they are by all means subject to zoning and regulations. After all, you don’t want to have an illegal apartment.

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Finding the Perfect Multifamily Property

American Apartment Owners Association

Vacancy rates Before you purchase a multifamily property, be sure to investigate the current vacancy rate in the building and the surrounding area to assess tenant turnover and potential rental income stability.Multifamily homes by definition have multiple units and therefore, separate income sources.

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A new phase in property management companies’ portfolio growth? [The Lookout]

Buildium

But their definition of what qualifies as significant versus slight growth has changed. Rental owners cited conditions like high mortgage rates, elevated property prices, few properties for sale, and rising regulations on the rental market. What we saw was a change in how much those companies plan to expand.

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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. Check Local Laws and Regulations In some areas, there may be regulations that require landlords to include certain utilities in rent. So, be careful.

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What Rights Do Tenants Have Without a Lease in D.C.?

Bay Property Management Group

You don’t have definitive proof of who is right. However, certain housing regulations may require longer notice. And, unfortunately, your rights aren’t as wide-reaching, either. Without a written lease, you can only rely on your conversations with your tenant, and their recollection of events may differ from yours.

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