BetterWho

MARCH 28, 2025

AI and Remote Hiring for Property Managers The property management industry is evolving at lightning speed. These innovations go beyond industry buzzthey offer real, practical solutions to help property managers optimize operations, improve communication, and reduce costs.

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Property technology often called proptech covers a range of technologies, many of which have an outsized impact on property management. 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.

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

Buildium

APRIL 23, 2025

As the property management industry continues to evolve, so does the technology that supports it. One prime example of this change is the increasing variety of property management leasing software that promises to speed up the leasing process and reduce your workload in the process.

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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

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

Buildium

JUNE 9, 2025

Growing a property management company traditionally means building a strong local reputation, gradually attracting new clients, and expanding door count over time. Many property managers today are choosing another way to grow: acquiring other property management companies. Define your objectives clearly.

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Property management has gone mobileand for many professionals, that means managing operations directly from their iPhone. 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.

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

This guide dives deep into the realities and opportunities of proptech for property managers ready to move beyond basics. Well explore how proptech reshapes workflows, decision-making, tenant engagement, and portfolio management. Data: Information from properties, tenants, and markets feeding smart decisions.

Property Management

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Todays property managers can build entire operations that are fully digital, from lease signings to vendor payments to team coordination. In this article, were exploring what going digital really means, how it transforms your daily operations, and why its becoming the standard for property managers everywhere.

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

With new property management software platforms and features popping up all the time, automated property management systems have moved from the realm of ideas and marketing promises into real, concrete businesses strategies. What Is an Automated Property Management System?

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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? How Do You Effectively Manage a Tenant?

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Beach Front Property Management

APRIL 2, 2025

Handling a noise complaint is one of the biggest challenges for property managers. Excessive noise can disrupt the peace in rental properties, whether it is loud music, barking dogs, or noisy late-night gatherings. Property managers must ensure that the lease specifies designated quiet hours based on local noise ordinances.

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

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

MARCH 19, 2025

Whether or not its your full-time job, managing rental propertiesor even a single propertycan quickly become overwhelming. Tracking payments, handling lease agreements, responding to tenant inquiries, and staying on top of maintenance requests often leads to a never-ending cycle.

Lease

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. In this post, well walk you through the key areas of property leasing & management.

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RL Property Management

MARCH 25, 2025

Managing rental properties in Columbus can be incredibly rewarding, but even small missteps can snowball into expensive problems. 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.

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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?

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American Apartment Owners Association

JULY 31, 2025

In a ruling that could reshape how landlords approach late rent fees, the Kansas Supreme Court last week upheld a district court’s decision requiring a tenant to pay over $21,000 in late fees for missed rent payments dating back to 2020. A different tenant with stronger legal counsel could prevail.

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Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In the meantime, your tenant’s renter’s insurance can help cover the costs. What Happens if Someone Gets Hurt on Your Rental Property? That said, if the tenant or a guest did something to cause the accident, then that could be a whole different story. Instead, they might be the ones at fault.

Rental Property

Bay Property Management Group

JUNE 18, 2025

They’re often included in lease agreements and backed by local noise ordinances. Landlords should clearly define and enforce quiet hour rules in leases, provide tenants with easy ways to report noise complaints, and aim for fair solutions before escalating to formal notices or evictions. What Are Quiet Hours, Exactly?

Apartment

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. How the Move-Out Process Works When you move out of a rental property, understanding how the process works can save you immeasurable time and stress. Keep reading to make sure youre fully prepared and avoid any unwanted surprises!

Landlord

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 3, 2025

They are typically one-time, upfront charges and may vary by property or management company. Tenants should always ask about the fee’s amount, due date, and refundability before committing to a lease. What Is a Lease Fee? Why Do Landlords or Property Managers Charge Lease Fees?

Lease

Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 13, 2025

Have you ever wondered how to quickly assess whether a tenant can afford your rental property? The rent-to-income ratio is a simple, yet powerful, tool that helps landlords gauge financial stability before signing a lease. As experienced property managers in Washington, D.C., What is Rent-to-Income Ratio?

Landlord

Buildium

JULY 16, 2025

This detailed guide covers everything residential property managers need to know about apartment management certification. Expand Knowledge and Build Skills Certification programs cover topics such as fair housing laws, leasing strategies, maintenance oversight, financial management, and tenant relations.

Apartment Management

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In particular, landlords and property management in Northern Virginia tend to include the following utilities, specifically: Water Most rentals that include utilities include water in the rent. Oftentimes, landlords exclude them because of how much tenants’ usage amounts can vary, or because of provider-specific agreements.

Utilities

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. From our experience as part of property management companies in Washington, D.C. It’s a small detail, but it really helps create clarity between landlords and tenants. Let’s get right into it.

Landlord

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

Buildium

JANUARY 22, 2025

Implementing marketing strategies can require time and resources that you might not have as a busy property manager. Thats where property management marketing tools come in. Property Management Marketing Tools: What Are They? Buildium and Propertyware are two examples of this kind of software.

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Bay Property Management Group

JULY 16, 2025

If you’re unsure how this might work for you, professional property managers in Philadelphia can help you navigate agreements like these and handle day-to-day operations. 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.

Real Estate

RL Property Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Most property management advice focuses on practical strategieshow to screen residents, handle maintenance, renew leases, maximize ROIthe list goes on and on. But lets take a break from these typical topics to talk about something that quietly shapes every aspect of the property management industry: the power of language.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This guide will explain everything you need to know about rent-to-own properties. 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.

Rent

Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 29, 2025

A lease serves as your manual to the rules of your lease. As property managers in Philadelphia , we know it’s critical for making sure you’re fully informed about which utilities are included in your rental. On the other hand, some rentals may require tenants to cover water costs, so never assume anything.

Utilities

American Apartment Owners Association

MARCH 20, 2025

For Landlords, offeringRent Reportingcan encourage on-time payments and attract responsible Tenants. By ensuring rent payments contribute to credit history, Californias rent law AB 2747 creates a practical way for Tenants to improve their financial standing while providing Landlords with a tool to promote timely rent payments.

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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. Once the dust settles and your lease has finished, are pet deposits refundable?

Lease Agreement

Esquire Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Finding and hiring the correct property manager to manage your rental property can make all the difference in the world for landowners and investors – this is true for both commercial and residential property. In order to successfully own investment property, property managers are necessary partners.

Property Management