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How to Budget for Utilities and Hidden Rental Costs

Real Property Management Evertrust

For single-family homes, the amount of a security deposit is typically matched by one or two months’ rent. Additionally, many leases will include a clause stating that if you break your lease agreement, you will forfeit your deposit. For apartments, it could be about the same or even lower.

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8 practical use cases for AI in property management that you can try today

Buildium

Its a great way to speed up leasing cycles and expand your pool of potential tenants. Lease Management Automation Managing leases and lease renewals can be challenging, especially as your portfolio grows. Fortunately, AI can read and extract critical information from leases for you in seconds.

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What Does SFH Mean in Real Estate?

Bay Property Management Group

SFH stands for a single-family home. It’s a detached house built for one family, with no shared walls or spaces. These homes usually come with their own yard, driveway, and a little more privacy than apartments or condos. Single-family homes remain a favorite for so many people, and it’s easy to see why.

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Tenant Owes $21,000 in Late Fees: Court Rules in Landlord’s Favor

American Apartment Owners Association

The case highlights the power (and potential risk) of enforcing daily late fee provisions in lease agreements. Foster had rented a single-family home from landlord John Schutt starting in 2018 for $1,900 per month. What This Means for Landlords For landlords, the Foster v.

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California’s New Real Estate Laws for 2025: What Investors Need to Know

Beach Front Property Management

Corporate Landlord Regulations SB 395 California is limiting corporate ownership of single-family homes. Key Law: SB 395 (Corporate Ownership Restrictions) Places caps on the number of single-family homes that corporations can own. Schedule balcony inspections before the January 1, 2026 deadline.

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Are Utilities Included in the Rent, Explained

Bay Property Management Group

Main Takeaways To know if utilities are included in the rent, your answer is simple: look at your lease (and local laws). How to Verify If Utilities Are Included in Rent on Your Lease To verify if utilities are included in your rent, there’s one definitive place you should look: your lease. It’s a staple.

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How To Get Rid of Ants in Your Apartment Naturally

Bay Property Management Group

For single-family homes or duplexes, the lease might say the tenant has to handle it, but if the pest problem makes the place unlivable, you still need to step in. So, even if your lease says that pest control is the tenants job, that doesnt fully let you off the hook. But What if My Property Isn’t in D.C.?