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What Is A Lease Violation and How To Prevent Them

Bay Property Management Group

Renting a home seems straightforward enough on paper. You pay rent and enjoy your space. But sometimes, without even realizing it, you might break a lease rule that could get you in trouble or, worse, evicted. So, what is a lease violation, and how can you avoid making one? In this guide, well break down what the most common ones are, what the consequences involve, and how you can stay on the safe side when it comes to them.

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Are Your Properties Compliant with Law and Code Enforcement

American Apartment Owners Association

Californias balcony inspection laws, SB721 and SB326 , are reshaping how property owners and HOAs approach building safety. The deadline for SB 326, which applies to condominiums and HOA-managed properties, has officially passed. If your association hasnt yet completed inspections, you are now out of compliance, potentially exposing yourself to serious liability and fines.

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Skating Where the Puck is Going: Rethinking Pricing Algorithms

Multifamily Insiders

In the world of multifamily housing, where pricing strategies can make or break performance, one quote from our CEO Donald Davidoff cuts through the algorithm, comp data, litigation noise with startling clarity: "The meat and potatoes is leases and leads. If I knew nothing but the leases and leads, I could design a better revenue management model than if I knew everything perfectly about the comps.

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How Can I Deal With Unauthorized Guests?

Rental Housing Journal

Ask the attorney is a feature with attorney Bradley S. Kraus with Warren Allen LLP and this week the question is about tenants with unauthorized guests. Dear Attorney Brad: I have a tenant who is the only one on the lease. She now has another person staying there (more than a month), who has been sneaking in at the end of the day, parking down the street, etc.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to keyless entry, in-room entertainment, and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that

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Building Strong Vendor Relationships: A Property Manager’s Key to Success

Real Property Management Chicago

Creating a network of dependable vendors is crucial for rental property owners or managers who want to maintain their rental property in good condition. From system maintenance to landscapers, cleaning services, emergency repairs, and beyond, strong vendor relationships are the key to acquiring both cost-effective property maintenance and high-quality work.

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The Landlord’s Guide to Rent Repayment Orders

Landlord Vision

Rent Repayment Orders (RROs) are becoming increasingly common and will soon gain more power when the Renters’ Rights Bill becomes law. In the government’s own words, Rent Repayment Orders were introduced to deter landlords from non-compliance and empower tenants to take action against criminal landlords. While most landlords work hard to provide a high standard of living […] The post The Landlord’s Guide to Rent Repayment Orders appeared first on Landlord insider.

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Thriving in High-Turnover Rental Markets: Strategies for Property Managers

Real Property Management Evertrust

Managing rental properties in a high-turnover market is like a dynamic cycle of move-ins and move-outs. This high turnover may result in numerous issues, from higher expenses to increased vacancy rates and more work and stress for property owners and managers. On the other hand, along with the challenges of frequent turnover present opportunities to optimize leasing strategies, from marketing to screening and beyond, and to uncovering novel methods to maintain solid cash flows.

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How Seam and AdvanceCM Bring Smart Locks to Your Operations

Tokeet

How Seam and AdvanceCM Bring Smart Locks to Your Operations Introduction In today’s fast-paced property management landscape, efficiency and security are paramount. The partnership between Seam and AdvanceCM (by Tokeet) represents a significant advancement in how property managers can streamline operations and enhance guest experiences. This collaboration combines Seam’s innovative smart lock technology with AdvanceCM’s AI-native property management system, empowering property

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Airbnb Discounts: How to Get Them Right

Hospitable

Airbnb Discounts: How to Get Them Right By The Hospitable Team OTAs Everybody loves discounts, so offering enticing deals to your potential guests can help fill your rental faster and increase your Airbnb occupancy rate. Airbnb encourages hosts to add discounts to their listings to make them more attractive to travelers and drive more bookings. Read on to find out what Airbnb discounts you can set up for your listings and when adding a discount makes sense.

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Closing The Leadership Development Gap

Forbes Business Council

Leading others is not always easy, and using a strong sense of self to inform your efforts can make the experience quite rewarding.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.

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Quick Hits | Conference Season Kickoff 2025: Mixed Market Signals

Colliers

January kicked off with three industry conferences across the country: the CRE Finance Council (CREFC) in Miami, the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in Los Angeles, and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. These events brought together thousands of investors, developers, financiers, and related parties.

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19 Business Experts Share Failed Risks And Lessons Learned

Forbes Business Council

Between initiatives that dont pan out, partnerships that break down and promising products with little demand, failure in business can take many forms.

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Rising Rates: Wait to Buy, Invest Now, or Start Selling?

BiggerPockets

Interest rates are still rising even three years after the first rate hikes.

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The 2025 Workplace: How Leaders Can Prepare For Waves Of Change

Forbes Business Council

Leadership needs to position itself for success in the workplace of tomorrowwithout losing sight of the human element.

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Need Curated Pre-foreclosure Lists to Generate New Real Estate Leads? Trellis Has the Data!

Trellis is a state trial court research and analytics platform that provides Real Estate Professionals (Buyers, Foreclosure, Loan Modification, etc.) with LEADS on Pre-Foreclosures, Lis Pendes, Distressed Assets and more — to help uncover **new** opportunities and grow their business. The process is quick and easy — and all in real time. Trellis will supply you with a link to the relevant dockets, a Leads sheet and access to its UI where applicable.

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Common Resume Errors and How to Avoid Them

Multifamily Insiders

Unlocking Your Professional Potential Resumes are the gateways to professional opportunities, but they can also be the barriers if laden with errors. As someone who reviews numerous resumes regularly, I am constantly surprised by the number of otherwise excellent candidates who overlook seemingly simple mistakes. These errors can be the deciding fa.

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Seven Habits Of Client-Focused Companies

Forbes Business Council

Enabling client success requires more than good intentions. It takes diligent effort and sustained focus to ensure that clients remain at the center of everything you do.

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Beware Airbnb Squatters

Thanks For Visiting

10 Proven Strategies to Prevent Airbnb Squatters As an Airbnb host, protecting your property from squatters is absolutely essential. Over the years, Ive encountered various situations that taught me valuable lessons about staying one step ahead. In this post, well dive into actionable strategies to safeguard your short-term rentalcovering everything from effective guest screening to legal readiness.

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Forecasting Accuracy: Overcoming A Major Sales Industry Hurdle

Forbes Business Council

As businesses navigate increasingly complex economic pressures, the demand for more reliable and sophisticated sales forecasting methods has only grown in importance.

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2025 ALIS Conference | Hospitality Trends and Takeaways

Colliers

Discover key hospitality trends and insights from Colliers Hospitality Valuation Services in our 2025 ALIS Conference recap.

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Margins Critical To Food-And-Beverage Startups

Forbes Business Council

To take full advantage of current opportunities, founders must pay close attention to their profit margins

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Thriving in High-Turnover Rental Markets: Strategies for Property Managers

Real Property Management Enterprises

Managing rental properties in a high-turnover market can resemble a constant loop of move-ins and move-outs. This high turnover can lead to numerous negative effects, from higher expenses, increased vacancy rates, and greater work and stress for property owners and managers. On the flip side, along with the challenges of frequent turnover offer opportunities to optimize leasing strategies, from marketing to screening and beyond, and to find new approaches to maintain solid cash flows.

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What Starting A Business Is Really Like: Five Things No One Tells New Entrepreneurs

Forbes Business Council

If youve never known any other entrepreneurs, you might not know just how much hard work and grit it really takes.

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5-Star Strategy: How Online Reviews Impact Rental Property Success

Real Property Management DC Metro

In todays digitally connected world, online reviews are greatly beneficial to long-term rental property success. Great online reviews can surely give your property the competitive edge you need to extremely boost your occupancy rates, while negative reviews can drive prospective tenants away. Actually, in fact, the majority of renters today will check online reviews preparatory to further asking about a property.

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Simple Reasons Why Good Leaders Need To Take More Risks

Forbes Business Council

We will never know our capabilities until we are tested.

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How building energy management solutions enhance operational efficiency

MRI Software

Managing a property comes with constant challenges, from rising energy costs to ensuring tenant satisfaction. Energy management solutions for buildings help tackle these issues by optimizing energy use and improving overall building performance. With the right system in place, you can reduce waste, save money, and keep your building running smoothly.

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Making Automated Inbound Engagement A Win-Win In Pharmaceutical

Forbes Business Council

When done safely and securely, automated inbound engagement can provide significant benefits for pharmaceutical companies.

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Improving hospital operations and safety: The critical role of facility management software

MRI Software

Managing a hospital is one of the most challenging tasks in the healthcare industry. Hospitals operate around the clock, requiring seamless coordination of countless processes to provide quality care and ensure safety for patients, staff, and visitors. In fact, the global healthcare facility management market is projected to reach $8.3 billion in the U.S. by 2026, reflecting the critical role of facility management for hospitals.

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Feel All The Feelings: How Entrepreneurs Can Use Emotions To Their Advantage

Forbes Business Council

Its tempting to try to divorce yourself from the rollercoaster of emotions that is the business journey, but as a serial entrepreneur, I recommend the opposite.

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Why Guest Satisfaction is the Key to Successful Vacation Property Management

Property Management Inc.

Guest satisfaction isn't just a buzzword in the vacation rental industry—it's a core business strategy that drives profit, repeat bookings, and a glowing reputation. For property managers and vacation rental owners, satisfied guests are the backbone of a thriving rental business, offering financial rewards and long-term success. But what makes guest satisfaction so crucial, and how can you ensure high standards with every guest's stay?

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Medicare Cuts In 2025: Navigating Private Practice Challenges

Forbes Business Council

Practices will need to embrace innovation, focus on patient care and plan strategically to not only survive but also thrive.

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10 DEADLY Mistakes That New Commercial Real Estate Agents Make

Multifamily Insiders

A number of important challenges that new commercial real estate (CRE) agents must overcome may prevent them from succeeding in the field. These are the top mistakes that new commercial real estate agents make, along with solutions. Insufficient Expertise Commercial real estate necessitates a thorough understanding of contract law, financial modeli.

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The Year Of Verticalization: How Niche Markets Can Drive Growth In 2025

Forbes Business Council

The start of a new year is always an exciting time, but 2025 brings the expectation of a lot of change to come.

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5 examples of HOA websites (plus important features)

Condo Control

Almost every company and business has a website today and for good reason. Anyone who wants to know more about you, or the products or services you provide, is going to search for you online. A well designed, user-friendly website helps ensure prospective clients convert to long-term customers. Download our free HOA website template/guide Now, a homeowners association isnt exactly like a business, but there are many similarities.

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Five Strategies To Transform Workplace Communication

Forbes Business Council

What can business leaders do to transform workplace communication?

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