Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 8, 2025

But it does raise a big question: What rights do tenants have without a lease? From understanding tenants at will to knowing how eviction protections and security deposits work, well walk you through the key rights every landlord should know even without anything in writing. What Is a Tenant-at-Will and What Does It Mean?

Lease

Buildium

APRIL 23, 2025

For example, property managers can now use natural-language processing chatbots to resolve common tenant issues, machine learning algorithms to predict maintenance issues, and computer vision to offer virtual tours to rental applicants. Enhanced Tenant Experience: Unlike human customer support agents, AI chatbots never get tired.

Property Management

Buildium

JANUARY 22, 2025

As a property manager, you already know that, to find new clients and tenants, youll have to meet them where they are. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn give you unique opportunities to showcase your properties, chat with tenants and prospects, and build a solid online presence.

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Yardi Breeze

MAY 23, 2025

Have you ever done work to a property that should have been the responsibility of the tenant? Or repaired a window that was in perfect condition when the tenant moved in. A tenant chargeback refers to any charge that you need to pass along to a tenant. What’s a tenant chargeback? Read: Quick CAMs?

Property Management

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?

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Buildium

APRIL 3, 2025

From renters wanting to embrace technology throughout their property search and leasing process to property managers finding ways to increase tenant retention in light of renters dwindling financial health, this post will provide key insights on what you can do to keep growing. Allow prospective tenants to apply online directly from listings.

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American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 13, 2025

Landlords who want to partner with Ratner or tenants seeking assistance can reach out through their website, ratnermaintenance.com , or contact Dena Palmer directly at mdena@ratnerpm.com. As Southern California faces one of its most devastating fire seasons in recent history, the rental housing market in Los Angeles has seen troubling trends.

Attorney

Yardi Breeze

JUNE 27, 2025

That means they’re doing monthly utility calculations, inputting utility invoices into custom spreadsheets and manually generating charges for tenants. For example, they can utilize crucial information, such as tenant move-in dates, to calculate and track utility costs. Each tenant pays for their actual consumption.

Property Management

Rental Housing Journal

MAY 18, 2025

A feud between tenants is no fun so how best to handle it is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Dear Landlord Hank: How do we handle an ongoing, ugly feud between the two sets of tenants in our duplex? ” Then the other tenant called and said she had just hired a lawyer.

Tenant

American Apartment Owners Association

MAY 29, 2025

The trends come and go, while tenants are becoming more demanding in terms of house appliances and smart technologies that should be installed inside your apartment. We spend so many hours there cooking meals and dining that many tenants base their choice of apartment solely on how cozy the kitchen feels. Renew the Cabinets.

Apartment

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 13, 2025

Have you ever wondered how to quickly assess whether a tenant can afford your rental property? In this article, well help you understand how to calculate the rent-to-income ratio, why it matters to you as a landlord, and what to do if a tenant doesnt meet the threshold. As experienced property managers in Washington, D.C.,

Landlord

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 4, 2025

If you’re managing multiple tenants—or thinking of expanding your portfolio— property management in Washington, D.C., In practical terms, see it as a clear summary of your rental income, organized by tenant and lease. In practical terms, see it as a clear summary of your rental income, organized by tenant and lease.

Rent

American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 27, 2025

These factors can affect a propertys value and its appeal to tenants. That means that if one tenant moves out, you will still receive income from the other tenants. Taking your time and doing your due diligence when considering a particular investment property will always be a crucial step. Get started by viewing .

Property

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Examples: A lease is signed, a payment is late, a tenant submits a request. Knowing which ones to automate can save your teams hours of time and even improve the quality of service you’re providing. We won’t focus on specific tools here. It’s like building a self-moving assembly line. Workflow automation flips that mindset.

Property Management

Fourandhalf

MAY 6, 2025

Whether you’re reaching out to current tenants, engaging prospective property owners, or strengthening your connections with vendors, email marketing can help you build trust, increase retention, and generate leadsall while automating repetitive tasks to save time and improve efficiency. Lets get started!

Property Management

Buildium

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

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? Did you know that two-thirds of rental owners expect top-tier customer service from their property management company? Its not just a preferenceits the standard.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

JUNE 9, 2025

Landlords are generally responsible for pest control , ensuring rentals are termite-free before move-in and covering extermination costs during tenancy unless tenants contribute to the infestation. They can wreak havoc on your property’s structure, furniture, and even, believe it or not, people’s personal belongings.

Apartment

Rentec Direct

JUNE 30, 2025

While these celebrations are fun, they can also pose risks to your rental property and your tenants’ safety. The 4th of July comes with its share of fun traditions, and these often involve a cookout or fireworks.

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. This shift cuts down delays and reduces network load.

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Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 25, 2025

Additional protections can safeguard you against specific risks , such as flood insurance for properties in flood-prone areas, vandalism coverage, and tenant discrimination protection. Main Takeaways What insurance do I need if I rent out my house? What Makes Rental Property Insurance Different from Homeowners Insurance?

Insurance

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. Core values Are you focused on exceptional customer service, efficiency, or tenant satisfaction? The solution? A remote team playbook.

Property Management

Yardi Breeze

JANUARY 23, 2025

which focuses on protecting tenants rights, landlords rights and property rights. Right now, were seeing it used for tasks like writing property listings, touching up photos and automating tenant inquiries. Back in 2009, we were a small company with around 120 units. We helped start a local NARPM chapter, and I became its president.

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Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 10, 2025

5 best maintenance practices to keep tenants satisfied and keep the property owner and management out of legal trouble. If they do not do so, their tenants will not be happy and the property owner can end up in court. However, they are important to the tenant and must be addressed in a timely manner.

Maintenance

Buildium

APRIL 23, 2025

As a residential property manager, your role bridges the gap between property owners and tenants, and how well you manage this connection can shape the experience of everyone involved. Think of this as your go-to guide for making yourproperty leasing & managementprocess more efficient and tenant-friendly.

Lease

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Well explore how proptech reshapes workflows, decision-making, tenant engagement, and portfolio management. Where managers once reacted to tenant calls or maintenance emergencies, proptech lets you act proactively, using real-time data and predictive insights. What Makes Proptech Different?

Property Management

Yardi Breeze

JULY 16, 2025

Disable AutoPay for multiple tenants at once Clients may now disable autopay for multiple tenants in bulk in Breeze Premier. This will come in handy if you sell one of your properties and want to deactivate all tenant autopay configurations in bulk. This offers greater flexibility and reduces the chance of process breakdowns.

Electronics

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In the meantime, your tenant’s renter’s insurance can help cover the costs. That said, if the tenant or a guest did something to cause the accident, then that could be a whole different story. On the other hand, if the problem is on the tenant, renters insurance can help cover their costs.

Rental Property

Fourandhalf

JANUARY 22, 2025

The last time he was on the podcast, in late 2023, his team was just beginning to establish this concept of maintenance analytics. He was investigating what it would look like if property managers looked at maintenance from a data-driven standpoint. He was beginning to collect all the necessary data. Its a super-high trust game.

Residential Property

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 25, 2025

Renting to tenants who can reliably pay on time, every time. Verifying income helps you find tenants who are financially stable and trustworthy. Main Takeaways The income verification process is a core part of finding qualified tenants who can pay the rent on time. Its a win-win for both the landlord and the tenant.

Apartment

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

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

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

RL Property Management

JUNE 2, 2025

Summer is leasing season… are you ready to capture the best tenants before theyre gone? In Columbus, the summer months bring a rush of tenant movement. High-quality tenants dont just stumble onto a great rental. Your ideal tenant isnt just someone who pays rent on time (though thats a must).

Tenant

Buildium

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Managing tenants, overseeing budgets, coordinating repairs, and maintaining the property can quickly become overwhelming without the right tools. It allows you to track and schedule repairs, communicate with tenants and vendors, keep a record of maintenance requests, and monitor the overall condition of your buildings.

Property 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

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

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.

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