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Is It Time for Property Management Software? Here’s How to Tell

American Apartment Owners Association

Compliance and Regulations Are Keeping You Up at Night As your portfolio grows, so does your compliance burden. Property management software can help you: Stay compliant with housing regulations and accounting standards. Thats when property management software stops being a “nice to have” and becomes a must-have.

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How renters are saving money with deregulated energy sources

Yardi Breeze

While supply and demand influence the price of electricity, regulators closely monitor and govern the market. Under the traditional model, consumers depend on a single, tightly regulated provider in a vertically integrated power market. Current residents can just as easily switch providers through the RentCafe resident portal.

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How Property Managers Handle Tenant Screening and Why It Matters

Beach Front Property Management

Stay Informed on Legal Requirements Tenant screening laws and regulations can change, so staying up to date is essential. Tenant screening is a crucial part of effective property management. It ensures that qualified, responsible renters are placed in rental properties, fostering positive, long-term tenancies. Here is how they do it: 1.

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

American Apartment Owners Association

This is because: Not Classified as Pets Under FHA regulations, assistance animals are not considered pets. Is it fair, or even legal, to charge a pet deposit for an assistance animal? This question often confronts landlords as they deal with the legal landscape concerning the rights of residents with disabilities.

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Navigating Zoning Laws: Facilitating ADU Development in Urban Areas

Beach Front Property Management

Local zoning laws posed challenges earlier, but many cities and states now have more flexible regulations. Working Around HOA and Community Rules Homeowners Associations (HOAs) and neighborhood covenants often introduce an extra layer of regulation. What Are ADUs and Why Are They Important?

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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. In other words, the value of your tiny home is directly related to its permanence.

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Common HOA Voting Rules You Need to Understand 

Condo Control

HOA communities are governed by regulations that are legally binding; even pertaining to the process of how voting in the community is done. Rules and Regulations Guide the HOA board by giving additional details on voting conduct such as deadlines to submit proxies or what to do if elections results are questioned.