Muldoon Associates

JULY 31, 2025

What should your lease agreement cover? There are the basics, of course, like names and contact information and when the lease starts and when it ends. You’ll want rental and security deposit amounts. We aren’t lawyers, but we are property managers who have been working with lease agreements in Colorado for decades.

Lease Agreement

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As the demand for housing continues to rise, property managers face the dual responsibility of maintaining occupancy standards and adhering to fair housing regulations. The Importance of Occupancy Limits Occupancy limits are established to maintain safety standards and prevent overcrowding in rental units.

Compliance

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The signing of a rental lease agreement represents an expectation of trust between a landlord and a tenant. What can you do to give tenants that sense of safety when they move into your rental and what are your legal responsibilities to protect them from harm?

Tenant

American Apartment Owners Association

OCTOBER 18, 2024

As the demand for housing continues to rise, property managers face the dual responsibility of maintaining occupancy standards and adhering to fair housing regulations. The Importance of Occupancy Limits Occupancy limits are established to maintain safety standards and prevent overcrowding in rental units.

Compliance

Rental Choice

AUGUST 6, 2024

However, both federal and state laws have something to say about smoking — even in private spaces like rental units. In addition, landlords may prohibit smoking under the rental agreement and an apartment smoker will face consequences should they ever break the rules. Let us discuss the former first. According to the U.S.

Apartment

American Apartment Owners Association

OCTOBER 18, 2024

As the demand for housing continues to rise, property managers face the dual responsibility of maintaining occupancy standards and adhering to fair housing regulations. The Importance of Occupancy Limits Occupancy limits are established to maintain safety standards and prevent overcrowding in rental units.

Compliance

American Apartment Owners Association

AUGUST 7, 2022

Part of being a rental property owner or manager is understanding the local and state rent increase laws. A rent increase is a consistent responsibility for every landlord, but there are reasons beyond rent regulations and compliance to understand the process and reasons behind it. Proper notice can vary between 30 to 90 days.

Compliance

American Apartment Owners Association

AUGUST 7, 2022

Part of being a rental property owner or manager is understanding the local and state rent increase laws. A rent increase is a consistent responsibility for every landlord, but there are reasons beyond rent regulations and compliance to understand the process and reasons behind it. Proper notice can vary between 30 to 90 days.

Compliance

Bay Property Management Group

DECEMBER 11, 2024

You can achieve this by offering incentives to tenants who want to extend their leases, managing your property well, and setting competitive prices for your rental apartments to draw in new tenants. Managing Government Regulations New and evolving government housing regulations continue to shape the rental market.

Management

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The signing of a rental lease agreement represents an expectation of trust between a landlord and a tenant. What can you do to give tenants that sense of safety when they move into your rental and what are your legal responsibilities to protect them from harm?

Tenant

Real Property Management Evertrust

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Failing to Properly Screen Tenants The Mistake: Many new landlords are so eager to fill their rental units that they skip or rush through tenant screening. This can lead to tenants pushing boundaries—whether it’s paying rent late, violating the lease terms, or making unreasonable maintenance requests.

Landlord

Property Management Inc.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

So, if you own a rental property, you can attract more tenants with a pet-friendly policy. Often, these pet families take good care of your home and are likely to renew their lease at the end of the initial agreement. Allowing pets in a rental unit presents risks too, but you can charge a pet deposit to cover them.

Lease

Property Management Inc.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Illegal apartments are rental units that don't meet local building or zoning regulations. These units often arise from unauthorized modifications or conversions of existing spaces. Repeat offenders or landlords with multiple illegal units may face steeper penalties. What Is an Illegal Apartment?

Apartment

Authority Property Management

AUGUST 3, 2024

Political and Legal Impact Regulatory Compliance: Landlords will need to navigate a more complex regulatory environment, necessitating legal consultations and possible revisions of lease agreements. John Doe, Property Management Professional: “Landlords must adapt quickly to the new regulations.

Property Management

Real Property Management Choice

JULY 22, 2015

In addition, local governments have their own city or county building and housing codes (different from industry codes) that regulate structural aspects of buildings and establish minimum requirements for light, ventilation, heating, and the like.

Rental Property

Nest DC

MAY 9, 2023

laws state housing providers must disclose any nonrefundable payment fees they charge their tenants before signing the lease agreements. law that requires housing providers to provide a tenant with a copy of the rental agreement and any rules and regulations that apply to the rental.

Landlord

Authority Property Management

JULY 5, 2024

These laws vary significantly, so it's crucial to familiarize yourself with the regulations in your area. Include clear clauses in your lease agreements regarding the handling of abandoned property. Conduct regular property inspections to stay informed about the condition of your rental units.

Landlord

Property Management Inc.

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

As a property owner in New Jersey, understanding rent control laws and the regulations surrounding rent increases is important. New Jersey rent control regulations vary by municipality, and failing to adhere to these local rent control laws can lead to disputes with tenants or even legal penalties. How Much Can a Landlord Raise Rent?

Rent

MRI Software

APRIL 17, 2024

Determining who is responsible for accidental fire damage to rental property depends on the cause of the fire and the terms outlined in the lease agreement. This includes installing smoke alarms, providing fire extinguishers, and keeping the property compliant with fire safety codes and regulations.

Insurance

MRI Software

MARCH 5, 2025

Multifamily investment, on the other hand, involves purchasing buildings with multiple rental units leased to long-term tenants. Multifamily investing requires a focus on tenant acquisition, lease agreements, and ongoing property maintenance to ensure steady cash flow. What affects income stability in each model?

Airbnb

Authority Property Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

These include the nonpayment of rent, excessive property damage, illegal property use, repeated lease violations and illegal use of the property. Step #1: Posting the Eviction Notice The first step to terminating a lease agreement begins with issuing the tenant an eviction notice. The rental unit was not habitable.

Lease Agreement

Real Property Management Choice

JUNE 6, 2024

So, invest in smart home devices that help you regulate the amount of energy that’s being used in your rental unit or building. Pet owning tenants are more likely to renew their lease agreements. Reducing waste is becoming more important than ever for modern tenants. It can also keep your long term costs down.

Tenant

HOA Managememt

MAY 23, 2025

This role entails maintaining community-wide standards, supporting governance, managing budgets, coordinating maintenance of shared spaces, and enforcing rules and regulations. A property manager typically works for an individual property owner or landlord and oversees rental units, tenants, and related maintenance tasks.

Property Management