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. Rental leasing software can transform the way landlords manage their businesses, making tasks easier and faster to complete.

Lease

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. Weve outlined key features that can help independent landlords become more organized and tackle property management tasks more efficiently.

Property Management Software

American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 13, 2025

A Positive Response Amid the Chaos: Ratner Property Management While some landlords have capitalized on the crisis, others are stepping up to support their communities. Ratner Property Management and Maintenance, an AAOA member, is one such example. Theyve taken meaningful action to assist displaced families and individuals.

Attorney

American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

On average, the units have been rented out within 30 days and there have been minimal concerns from existing tenants. Preparing your tiny home for tenants The aesthetics and style you choose for your tiny house rental property can have an impact on the type of renters you attract. Can tenants have parties or pets?

Landlord

Rentec Direct

MARCH 24, 2025

As spring emerges, landlords must address common roofing issues post-winter, such as misaligned shingles, blocked gutters, worn membranes, chimney damage, and nesting animals. Timely maintenance and repairs are essential to prevent structural damage and ensure tenant safety.

Maintenance

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. By Nancy Abrams It is a landlord’s legal responsibility to keep their properties habitable. If they do not do so, their tenants will not be happy and the property owner can end up in court.

Maintenance

Rental Housing Journal

JANUARY 27, 2025

Here are 3 steps to help deal with tenants and frozen pipes and hopefully avoid the problem in your rentals and the maintenance calls that can result this winter from Keepe. 1 The preventative methods for tenants and frozen pipes There are several things that property managers should do to prevent pipes from freezing in their rentals.

Tenant

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

This can become overwhelming, especially for landlords who own multiple properties or those without a background in accounting. Rental property accounting software offers landlords a practical way to handle these financial tasks. Simplified Tax Preparation: Filing taxes as a landlord can be time-consuming and complex.

Rental Property

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 28, 2025

One often-overlooked but crucial aspect of property management for landlords is the power of knowing the neighbors of the properties you own. For landlords, it can be paralyzing. As a landlord, managing properties isn’t just about collecting rent and maintaining the structure; it’s also about fostering a sense of community.

Landlord

Buildium

JUNE 12, 2025

style.display = block; return false; }); }); } window[MktoForms2] ? --> Published on June 12, 2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS What Is a Property Management Maintenance App? Property maintenance is also a central part of what keeps tenants satisfied, costs under control, and your properties as safe and profitable as possible.

Maintenance

Bay Property Management Group

JUNE 24, 2025

So, how often must landlords repair damaged window screens? This guide will help you determine when it’s the landlord’s responsibility to fix them and when it might fall to the tenant. Main Takeaways How often must landlords repair damaged window screens? How Often Must Landlords Repair Damaged Window Screens?

Landlord

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

And can a landlord break a rent-to-own contract? Responsibilities as a Tenant: Unlike a regular rental, you might be in charge of maintenance and repairs. So, as a tenant get ready to take on some homeowner duties while you’re renting. Can a Landlord Break a Rent-to-own Contract?

Rent

Genuine Property Management

MAY 7, 2025

When managing a rental property, one of the most practical decisions landlords face is which appliances to include. While it may seem like a simple checklist, the choice of rental household appliances can influence your propertys appeal, rental value, and even the type of tenants you attract.

Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

JUNE 20, 2025

One that ranks high is appliance maintenance and repair. Appliances used daily by tenants tend to wear out. Most landlords encounter the same breakdowns repeatedly. Successful landlords stay proactive. Think of this as your landlord’s repair playbook. Think of this as your landlord’s repair playbook.

Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 27, 2025

These factors can affect a propertys value and its appeal to tenants. Operating costs can consist of property taxes, real estate agent fees, utilities, maintenance, property management fees, homeowners insurance and legal fees. That means that if one tenant moves out, you will still receive income from the other tenants.

Property

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?

Tenant

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

But, at the end of the day, can a landlord charge a cleaning fee after you move out? Main Takeaways Yes, a landlord can charge a cleaning fee after you move out–with asterisks. Then, before you leave, both you and your landlord will typically schedule a move-out inspection.

Landlord

Rental Housing Journal

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

If the heater goes out in my rental should I give tenants credit while awaiting the repair is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. If you provided or if the tenants had space heaters and could remain comfortable that way then I wouldn’t do anything, unless they complain or ask, and then I would consider their request.

Landlord

Real Property Associates

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Strong landlord-tenant relationships are key to maintaining a successful and profitable rental property. In Seattles competitive rental market, effective communication methods can be the difference between retaining a long-term tenant and dealing with frequent turnover.

Landlord

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.

Lease

Rentec Direct

APRIL 11, 2025

Tenant turnover is the time between lease agreements when one renter moves out and the next renter moves in. During tenant turnover you need find a new tenant, complete any repairs and necessary maintenance for your next renter and schedule a move-in date so you can maximize your rental income.

Property Manager

Rentec Direct

JUNE 20, 2025

Between heat waves and drought conditions at your rental property, there is a lot to think about beyond the traditional summer maintenance plans.

Maintenance

American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 29, 2025

Why Rental Property Accounting Software is Important for Landlords Before you can understand why real estate accounting software is important, you must first understand what it is. But which option is the best landlord accounting software for you? So, what is property management accounting software and why should you use it?

Landlord

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

If youre a landlord, understanding tax accounting for rental property is a surefire way to get save bookkeeping time while getting most return for your investment. Rental income includes all the payments you receive from tenants. This is common for landlords, as rental income often isn’t subject to withholding.

Rental Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

As a landlord, you need to be prepared. 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. What happens if someone gets hurt on your rental property?

Rental Property

Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 26, 2025

Many landlords ask, ‘is rental income taxable?’ In this article, we’ll cover the core tax tips every landlord should knowfrom what counts as rental income to how to track your expenses and deductions. After all, youre managing tenants, maintaining the property, and, of course, getting income.

Rental Income

BetterWho

MARCH 28, 2025

Property managers and property management companies spend countless hours on administrative tasks, tenant communications, and maintenance coordination. Slow tenant response times leading to lower satisfaction. Impact: Faster response times, improved tenant satisfaction, and reduced workload for property managers.

Property Manager

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

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Now you’re wondering: How long does a landlord have to replace a refrigerator and other appliances? In turn, your laws will outline how long your landlord has to handle an emergency. How Long Does a Landlord Have to Replace a Refrigerator? Also, it should state how long the landlord has for such repairs in the lease.

Landlord

Rental Housing Journal

APRIL 8, 2025

8 spring maintenance items to check inside and outside your rental property to keep tenants happy and protect your investment. Here are eight spring maintenance rental-property checklist items for both inside and outside your rentals this spring, provided by Finnmark Property Services. Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Maintenance

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

More importantly, what factors influence it, and how can you avoid common mistakes that many landlords make? Monitoring this metric helps landlords assess their propertys competitiveness and make strategic adjustments. Landlords should stay informed about market trends and set competitive rent prices to minimize vacancies.

Landlord

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 Manager

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. It serves as crucial proof in case of disputes or evictions , simplifies tax preparation, and helps landlords stay organized and plan effectively.

Rent

Real Property Associates

MARCH 4, 2025

It plays a crucial role in tenant satisfaction, lease renewals, and long-term property value. When landlords stay ahead of maintenance issues, they create a living experience that tenants appreciate. This means fewer complaints, lower tenant turnover rates, and fewer costly emergency repairs.

Maintenance

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

That’s why some landlords bundle certain utilities with the rent. In most cases, landlords who include utilities in the rent will clearly mention so in their listing with phrases like utilities included. Since its a fixed service local municipalities provide, landlords usually incorporate it into rent payments.

Utilities

Rentec Direct

APRIL 23, 2025

Boost curb appeal and keep your tenants and prospects excited about your rental by ensuring your landscaping meets their needs while matching your maintenance ideals. Planning the landscaping at your rental property means more than finding your favorite plants.

Rental Property

Genuine Property Management

JANUARY 28, 2025

Keeping rental properties occupied is one of the most important challenges landlords face, especially in a competitive market like Orange County. Vacant units not only disrupt cash flow but also lead to additional costs, such as ongoing maintenance, utilities, and marketing expenses to attract new tenants.

Landlord