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

APRIL 28, 2025

Whether youre just getting started as a property manager or youve decided to add a few new outdoor maintenance services to your roster, heres your guide on how to make it happen in a way that makes sense for both you and your tenants. Again, youll want to document the frequency of maintenance and when it should happen during the year.

Maintenance

Buildium

MARCH 3, 2025

Moving into a new rental property can be an exciting experience for tenants, but it can also be stressful. A comprehensive move-in checklist can help you do that by making sure that all necessary tasks are completed and that the property is in tip-top condition for the new tenant. What Is a Move-In Checklist?

Property Management

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

Tracking payments, handling lease agreements, responding to tenant inquiries, and staying on top of maintenance requests often leads to a never-ending cycle. This guide explores how rental leasing software helps landlords make every leasing tasks more efficient and enhance tenant experiences.

Lease

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

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Communication automation tools reduce the need for manual touchpoints while still keeping tenants, owners, and vendors informed. 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

Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 2, 2025

California is preparing for new move-in, move-out documentation law that requires landlords take photos of rental units before and after a tenant moves in. The new documentation law requires landlords to take photos of rental units before and after a tenant moves in. We havent been to court in eight or ten years.

Apartment

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

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

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

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

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Better Document Management Handling paperwork for residential properties can overwhelm even the most organized teams. Automated document management software collects all these files in one digital location, accessible anytime. Automated document management software collects all these files in one digital location, accessible anytime.

Property Management

Buildium

MARCH 3, 2025

When used strategically, automation can streamline communication, improve response times, and create a better experienceultimately helping you build stronger relationships with tenants and owners. Adding the right automated tools to your tech stack also helps you improve the experience for owners and tenants.

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

When you operate digitally, its easier to: Share detailed reports with real-time data Keep documents organized and shareable Show a clear record of communications, maintenance, and finances The difference is noticeable. Work From Anywhere Without Losing Control Digital tools untether you from the office. They also want visibility.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 17, 2025

In this guide, well walk you through everything you need to know: what a lease renewal is, when to do it, the benefits and drawbacks, how to negotiate better terms, and your legal rights as a tenant. Highlight your value as a tenant by mentioning your reliability and good record. Let’s get into it. What is Lease Renewal?

Lease Agreement

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

Beach Front Property Management

JULY 30, 2025

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. Managing leases without managing legal exposure can lead to significant financial and reputational damage. At BFPM Inc., At BFPM Inc., At BFPM Inc.,

Compliance

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

American Apartment Owners Association

JULY 21, 2025

As of now, California’s AB 2801 law is in effect, fundamentally changing the way landlords and tenants document rental property conditions. The law mandates clear photographic evidence at move-in, move-out, and before and after any repairs—placing new responsibilities on both landlords and tenants for security deposit.

Compliance

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Communication Automation Tenants, vendors, and staff receive real-time updates as the request moves through each stage; approved, scheduled, in progress, and completed. Scheduled Rent Reminders Systems automatically send email or SMS reminders to tenants a few days before rent is due, helping reduce late payments.

Property Management

Buildium

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Your approach can significantly impact the profitability of each property in your portfolio, tenant satisfaction, relationships with your clients, and compliance with legal obligations. HVAC Failure Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems are essential for tenant comfort and safety. Prioritize tenant safety.

Property Maintenance

Genuine Property Management

MARCH 24, 2025

Tenant turnover is a routine part of property management, but ensuring a smooth transition between tenants requires a structured process. A tenant move-out checklist helps landlords verify that tenants have left the rental in good condition, document any damages, and determine whether deductions from the security deposit are necessary.

Landlord

Beach Front Property Management

APRIL 2, 2025

If disturbances persist, a final noise complaint letter from the property manager should be sent, documenting the ongoing issue and outlining potential consequences. Proper documentation ensures compliance with rental laws and helps property managers enforce community rules effectively.

Rental Property

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Examples: A lease is signed, a payment is late, a tenant submits a request. Tenant Move-In and Move-Out Workflows Tenant turnover is one of the most process-heavy parts of property management. Workflow automation flips that mindset. Conditions or Rules: These define how the system decides what to do next.

Property Management

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

ADDA

JULY 22, 2025

These typically apply when the unit is rented to tenants or kept vacant. Deter frequent tenant turnover or commercial usage in residential zones. The registered owner of the flat, even if the tenant pays it on their behalf. Key Government Guideline: RWAs cannot charge tenants more than owners for maintenance.

Government

BetterWho

JULY 31, 2025

When your tenants are scared, your owners are anxious, and your team is overwhelmed, will your systems hold up? Here’s what often breaks down: Communication Lapses : Tenants don’t know who to contact, causing panic and phone overload. Tenant & Owner Communication SOP : Message templates, channels, and timing strategy.

Property Management

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

MAY 29, 2025

This flexibility makes it easier to: Handle tenant issues quickly Work across geographies Respond to emergencies without being physically present Instead of being tied to one office phone or location, your entire operation becomes mobile. This can make some tenants or owners uneasyespecially if they expect an in-person presence.

Property Management

Buildium

APRIL 23, 2025

From lease signings and renewals to tenant communications and rent payments, it tackles the most time-consuming aspects of property management. With this software in your toolkit, you can manage everything more effectively, freeing up time to focus on what matters mostbuilding relationships with tenants and growing your business.

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. Send updates to tenants automatically when the status of their request changes. Ask tenants for feedback once a repair is complete. Owners want instant access to data.

Property Management

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

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 15, 2025

Immigration authorities have issued subpoenas demanding that landlords turn over leases, rental applications, forwarding addresses, identification cards and other information on their tenants, according to the Associated Press. One of these documents, dated May 1, is signed by an officer with the U.S.

Landlord

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

Buildium

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Property maintenance plays a pivotal role in asset management, protecting a propertys long-term profitability and keeping tenant satisfied and turnover low. They also have to balance budgets, manage multiple sites and tenants, and adhere to legal requirements.

Property Maintenance

Buildium

JULY 16, 2025

Specialized Tools Some software tools focus on one specific task—like collecting rent, scheduling maintenance, or screening tenants. Online Rent Collection Tenants want convenient ways to pay rent. Bonus points if the system supports message templates, scheduled announcements, and communication history tied to each tenant or unit.

Property Management Software

BetterWho

JUNE 4, 2025

You’re juggling a hundred tasksfielding maintenance calls, responding to tenant complaints, coordinating with owners, and managing your teambut still, growth feels elusive. Solution: Document your systems. Implement systems that allow you to respond quickly to both tenants and owners.

Property Management