RL Property Management

MARCH 25, 2025

Because even small screening and lease agreement mistakes can cost you thousands in lost rent, legal fees, and property damage, not to mention time, stress, and lost sleep. And all too often, it starts with a rushed screening decision or a poorly written lease. Dont roll the dice with a one-size-fits-all lease.

Lease Agreement

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

Real Property Management Evertrust

MAY 26, 2025

Communication is vital in forming a strong relationship between landlords and tenants, as it outlines the responsibilities of both sides. This not only enhances the tenant experience but also strengthens the overall relationship between the parties involved. The name and address of the tenant.

Landlord

Bay Property Management Group

MAY 21, 2025

Thats where knowing your Virginia tenant rights makes all the difference. Read alongweve broken it all down in simple, relatable terms to help you feel more confident and informed as a tenant. Main Takeaways What are Virginia tenant rights? What Are Virginia Tenant Rights? What Are Virginia Tenant Rights?

Tenant

Rentec Direct

JUNE 6, 2025

Find out how to handle lease violations that increase during the summer, like unauthorized guests, extra vehicles, barbecues, noise complaints, and extended tenant absences. Summer has a way of bringing out both the best and the busiest parts of property management.

Lease

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

For property managers, understanding proptech and the various tools and platforms that fall under its umbrella helps you stay ahead of the curve, save time, and improve tenant experiences. They keep track of lease start and end dates, rent increases, and renewal notifications automatically.

Property Management

Buildium

JULY 14, 2025

In today’s fast-paced real estate landscape, property managers are expected to juggle a growing number of responsibilities—everything from tenant communications and maintenance coordination to financial reporting and marketing. Automate this process by enabling tenants to pay rent online via ACH or credit card.

Property Management

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 Management

Buildium

APRIL 23, 2025

Property management leasing software is a tool that simplifies managing residential properties by automating key tasks. From lease signings and renewals to tenant communications and rent payments, it tackles the most time-consuming aspects of property management. So, why should you consider adopting leasing software?

Lease

BetterWho

APRIL 24, 2025

Tenant Management for Property Managers Understanding the essentials of tenant management , why it matters, and how property managers can improve operations and tenant satisfaction. What Is the Meaning of Tenant Management? Good tenant management ensures smooth operations, tenant retention, and legal compliance.

Property Management

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 Management

Buildium

JULY 16, 2025

Expand Knowledge and Build Skills Certification programs cover topics such as fair housing laws, leasing strategies, maintenance oversight, financial management, and tenant relations. Benefits: Enhances leasing success and tenant engagement, boosting occupancy.

Apartment Management

Buildium

MARCH 3, 2025

Moving into a new rental property can be an exciting experience for tenants, but it can also be stressful. Coordinating the move, getting the keys, signing the lease, and making sure the unit is in good shape before move-in are all high priorities. What Is a Move-In Checklist? Why Is a Move-In Checklist Important?

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

They can only give you a cleaning fee if your lease agreement (and local laws) allows for it. First, you’ll need to notify your landlord or property management about your move-out date, in line with your lease agreement’s stipulated notice period. If not, they cannot push it on you.

Landlord

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. This lets you schedule repairs before tenants notice anything wrong.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

JUNE 24, 2025

This guide will help you determine when it’s the landlord’s responsibility to fix them and when it might fall to the tenant. Landlords usually repair window screens at move-in, during seasonal maintenance, or upon a tenant’s request. It’s a small detail, but it really helps create clarity between landlords and tenants.

Landlord

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

From leasing and maintenance to inspections and bookkeeping, we’ll walk through how these systems are changing the way property managers work. Digital Lease Generation and E-Signing Once an applicant is approved, the lease agreement is auto-generated using a template populated with data from their application.

Property Management

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

MAY 29, 2025

For example: Maintenance requests are assigned and tracked in a shared queue. Leasing tasks (screenings, approvals, follow-ups) follow a standardized digital checklist. Start small: Lease renewals, rent tracking, or maintenance logs. Work From Anywhere Without Losing Control Digital tools untether you from the office.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Oftentimes, landlords exclude them because of how much tenants’ usage amounts can vary, or because of provider-specific agreements. Heres what youll likely need to budget for: Electricity This is almost always the tenants responsibility since each household’s usage looks different from one another.

Utilities

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 16, 2025

Here’s a real-life example: Imagine a lessee leases a 10-unit apartment building from the owner for 5 years under a master lease. During this time, they can renovate the units, raise rents, and manage tenants as if it’s their own property. Essentially, the lessee is running it like their own business during the lease term.

Real Estate

ADDA

JULY 30, 2025

Here’s what Tally can’t do (or only with manual workarounds): It won’t auto-remind tenants to pay rent. It can’t track lease expiry dates. It doesn’t support maintenance ticketing or helpdesks. Reminders to tenants? It lacks resident apps for payments or communication.

Management

Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 19, 2025

In other words, the tenant could pay a prorated rent, an amount that reflects the number of days you’ve lived in the rental. Experienced property management companies in Baltimore and elsewhere offer this as an option when tenants move in/out midway through the month. Furthermore, it can foster tenant loyalty.

Rent

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

They both come from leasing; a lease agreement where one person lets another use their property in exchange for payment. For instance, if a landlord rents out an apartment, they’re a lessor making a rental agreement with a tenant (lessee). Essentially, they must take care of the property and its tenants.

Lease Agreement

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Understanding Rent-To-Own Contracts When you enter a rent-to-own agreement, youre essentially signing two deals in one: A regular lease agreement with the plan to buy the property at the end of the lease. Responsibilities as a Tenant: Unlike a regular rental, you might be in charge of maintenance and repairs.

Landlord

RL Property Management

JUNE 23, 2025

Finding a great tenant for your Columbus rental property feels good. But the work isn’t over once they sign the lease. The real key to long-term success is keeping those excellent tenants. Many property owners underestimate the full financial and operational toll of tenant turnover.

Tenant

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 14, 2025

What is Inflation and How Does It Work As the most trusted property managers in Washington, DC, we monitor inflation trends so that property owners and tenants alike can navigate rising costs. Then, if you pass these extra costs onto tenants, the rent may have to go up even more. So, what exactly is inflation?

Rental Property

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 1, 2025

In this article, we’ll look at some common leasehold improvements, compare them with regular maintenance, discuss who typically pays for them, share a few tips, and more. Main Takeaways Leasehold improvements are custom changes made to rental spaces—like adding walls or upgrading lighting—to better suit a tenant’s needs.

Landlord

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Read on to learn more about pet deposits, why you might not get your refund, and your rights as a tenant. ” After all, when tenants have pets, they come with the chance of scratches, stains, or other damages that go beyond normal wear and tear. Tenant Rights and Responsibilities Legally, are pet deposits refundable?

Lease Agreement

Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 29, 2025

Here’s how you can verify what’s covered: Read the Lease Agreement Carefully Like we mentioned, the first thing you should do is take a close look at your lease agreement. On the other hand, some rentals may require tenants to cover water costs, so never assume anything. It’s a staple.

Utilities

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 25, 2025

Tenants dream of living in a place they can truly call home. In this guide, we’ll break down what mold is, where it tends to hide, telltale signs you might have it, and what both tenants and landlords can do about it. Some tenants even say they notice the smell first before they ever see it. So, how common is mold in homes?

Landlord

Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 18, 2025

But then, it’s time to move in, and tenant and landlord alike are wondering: Who is actually responsible for blinds in a rental property? Tenant Responsibility If a tenant damages the provided blindswhether from accidents, pets, or improper handlingthey are typically responsible for repairs or replacement.

Rental Property

Muldoon Associates

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

After all, theres rent to collect and vacancies to fill and preventative maintenance services to schedule. How can you not feel a little bit stressed when youre leasing, managing, and maintaining a Colorado Springs rental property ? Keyless entry is a benefit to tenants and owners. Maybe it seems impossible.

Rental Property

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 17, 2025

They post ads, answer calls from potential renters, show them around the property, and assist with all the necessary paperwork to finalize the lease. Then, once they find a qualified tenant and hand over the keys, their work is basically done. Screening Potential Tenants Leasing agents check applications thoroughly.

Lease

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Main Takeaways As long as your guests’ stay is compliant with your lease terms, and they don’t cause disruptions or property damage, a landlord typically cannot otherwise tell you who can be at your house. What the Law Says About Visitors in Rental Properties As a tenant, your rental is your home.

Landlord

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 15, 2025

In fact, property management companies in Northern Virginia often assist the owners in handling everything—from finding great tenants to keeping up with repairs and maintenance. For tenants, this means a quieter living experience. Tenants love the extra room for friends, pets, or weekend barbecues.

Real Estate

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

No matter how hard you try, even with regular maintenance, all appliances will eventually reach the end of their lifespan. Some of the biggest things to consider are: Lease Agreement Terms If your appliance has stopped working, your first step is to see your lease. Whose Responsibility is it to Repair Appliances?

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