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

American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Property management software (PMS) has become a must- have for landlords who want to streamline operations, manage their tenants, and maintain organized finances. Simplifies Tenant Screening: Some platforms provide background checks and credit reports in real-time. What Sets Innago Apart as the Best Property Management Software?

Property Management Software

Bay Property Management Group

MAY 21, 2025

But leases can be long, landlord policies can feel confusing, and sometimes its hard to tell whats legally correct from whats just how things are usually done. Thats where knowing your Virginia tenant rights makes all the difference. Main Takeaways What are Virginia tenant rights? What Are Virginia Tenant Rights?

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BetterWho

MARCH 7, 2025

A well-crafted playbook ensures: Consistency Standardized processes help every team member handle tenant inquiries, maintenance requests, and lease management the same way. Scalability A documented system makes hiring, training, and managing remote property managers easier as your company grows.

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. Communication automation tools reduce the need for manual touchpoints while still keeping tenants, owners, and vendors informed. That’s where property management automation tools come in.

Property Management

Beach Front Property Management

APRIL 16, 2025

Tenant screening is a crucial part of effective property management. In this blog, we will learn how property managers handle tenant screening and why this process is importantto creating a successful rental experience for all parties. What Is Tenant Screening? Here is why this process holds such value: 1.

Property Management

Buildium

MARCH 3, 2025

Moving into a new rental property can be an exciting experience for tenants, but it can also be stressful. Coordinating the move, getting the keys, signing the lease, and making sure the unit is in good shape before move-in are all high priorities. What Is a Move-In Checklist? Why Is a Move-In Checklist Important?

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Better Document Management Handling paperwork for residential properties can overwhelm even the most organized teams. Leases, renewals, maintenance records, inspection reports, and regulatory forms pile up quickly. Automated document management software collects all these files in one digital location, accessible anytime.

Property Management

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

Residential rental property landlords have a lot to gain from these advanced tools, from easier tenant management to more accurate, less time-consuming accounting. Manual tracking of rent payments, maintenance requests, and tenant communications can be time-consuming and prone to errors. This helps you spot and fix issues quickly.

Property Management Software

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

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Whether youre handling tenant requests in real time, coordinating with vendors, or keeping tabs on finances, the right tools in your pocket can turn hours of admin into minutes of smooth execution. Youll get a full understanding of how to evaluate your choices and use mobile tools that keeps your team flexible and your tenants satisfied.

Property Management

Beach Front Property Management

APRIL 2, 2025

If the noise complaints are unresolved, it can lead to lease violations, disputes among residents, and even legal consequences if they conflict with local noise ordinances. Property managers must ensure that the lease specifies designated quiet hours based on local noise ordinances. Key Strategies to Handle Noise Complaints 1.

Rental Property

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Keeping up means learning about the latest proptech trends shaping how we manage, lease, maintain properties, and engage tenants. For property managers who want to improve efficiency and tenant satisfaction, understanding whats trending in proptech makes a big difference.

Property Management

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. Workflow automation flips that mindset.

Property Management

Beach Front Property Management

JULY 30, 2025

Managing leases without managing legal exposure can lead to significant financial and reputational damage. In high-regulation markets—especially Los Angeles, Orange County, and Long Beach—it’s critical to follow state and local rules under the Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) and local ordinances. At BFPM Inc., At BFPM Inc.,

Compliance

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

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. A rent ledger is simply a document that tracks rent payments over time. In practical terms, see it as a clear summary of your rental income, organized by tenant and lease.

Rent

Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 3, 2025

You may have missed a rent payment or violated your lease, and now the issue has escalated. Incorrect Notice Period Landlords must follow PAs legal notice timeframes (10, 15, or 30 days) unless lease terms state otherwise. Tenant Exercises Their Right to Cure: If the tenant corrects the issue within the allowed period (e.g.,

Landlord

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Today, tenants expect instant responses. In this post, we’ll walk through specific ways technology in property management helps you simplify tasks, stay organized, and keep both tenants and owners happy, painting a practical picture of what different proptech tools look like in action. Owners want real-time updates.

Property Management

Buildium

JULY 16, 2025

Managing apartment buildings means juggling leasing, maintenance, accounting, resident communication, owner relations, and countless other tasks. All-in-One vs. Modular All-in-one software combines leasing, accounting, maintenance, communication, and other capabilities into a single package. It just needs to do the right things well.

Property Management Software

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Heres what sets a virtual property management company apart: No physical office space Fully remote teams (local or global) Cloud-based operations for leasing , payments , maintenance , and communication Heavy use of digital automation and outsourced vendor networks Some virtual companies handle hundreds of doors across different regions.

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Authority Property Management

MARCH 7, 2025

Selling a tenant-occupied property comes with legal obligations and strategic decisions. Owning an investment property is all about strategy, and sometimes, that means selling while a tenant is still living there. In California, landlords can sell a property even if it has an active lease. But is it possible?

Lease

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Tenants expect quick answers. Leasing and Tenant Onboarding Leasing often involves dozens of small steps, most of which follow a predictable pattern. Leasing and Tenant Onboarding Leasing often involves dozens of small steps, most of which follow a predictable pattern.

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 9, 2025

Delays and unresolved issues can frustrate tenants, drive up turnover, and chip away at your bottom line. Work order forwarding: Any maintenance issues that can’t be resolved by the tenant are automatically forwarded to your team members for review. They will be prompted to assign a vendor to the job.

Property Maintenance

BetterWho

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The primary goal is to increase efficiency, reduce operational costs, and improve tenant satisfaction. It automates the documentation process, allowing property managers to capture workflows and generate step-by-step guides effortlessly. This ensures consistency in operations and reduces the time spent on manual documentation.

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

JULY 16, 2025

They maintain property value, protect tenant safety, and deliver service that keeps residents happy and loyal. Property managers can track requests in real time, assign and schedule tasks effectively, and communicate clearly with tenants and vendors. Look for: Automated updates and notifications to tenants and vendors.

Maintenance

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 28, 2025

Landlords use them for these things: To check if the tenant poses a danger to people or the property One of a landlord’s goals in doing a background check is to see if the person has a demonstrated recent history of being a risk to people or properties. To check your rental history Landlords need to know a tenants rental history.

Apartment

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Integrate access control with visitor management software to let guests receive temporary access codes or notifications without involving the leasing office. Centralize documents using cloud-based integration, creating a secure online repository accessible anytime. These records help resolve disputes or investigate incidents promptly.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

JUNE 18, 2025

And in many places, it’s not just annoying… it could be a lease violation. They’re often included in lease agreements and backed by local noise ordinances. We have a responsibility to create a livable environment for all tenants, and one way we do that is by being intentional about quiet hours in our apartments.

Apartment

Buildium

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Do they want to receive copies of important documents online or in the mail? How would they prefer for those documents to be delivered? Managing tenants: How much involvement would they like to have in the tenant screening process ? When would they like to be informed about problems involving tenants?

Property Management

Buildium

MARCH 20, 2025

Managing rental properties comes with plenty of moving partscollecting rent, handling maintenance requests, keeping up with leases, and tracking finances, to name a few. And over time, those missed details can lead to bigger problemslonger vacancy periods, frustrated tenants, and even disputes that could have been avoided.

Property Management Software

Buildium

JULY 9, 2025

Document your processes for onboarding new properties, handling maintenance, tenant screening, and owner communication. Pro Tip: Use a digital storage solution to centralize documents and grant access to those who need them. Consider including: Tenant Placement : Marketing, showings, screening, and lease signing.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

MAY 16, 2025

Youre stepping into independence bills, leases, your own set of keys. Key Takeaways Here’s how to get your first apartment: Gather Essential Documents: ID, proof of income, and credit info show you’re ready. Understand the Lease: Read the fine print it protects you. Getting your first apartment is a big deal.

Apartment

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

For property managers, understanding proptech and the various tools and platforms that fall under its umbrella helps you stay ahead of the curve, save time, and improve tenant experiences. Paper leases, face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and handwritten notes were the norm for decades.

Property Management

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

Buildium

JUNE 25, 2025

Apartment management demands a careful balance of tenant satisfaction, building upkeep, financial control, and regulatory compliance. Luckily, the same principles apply: keep units occupied, tenants engaged, operations running efficiently, and finances under control. In competitive markets, use pre-leasing strategies.

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