Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 22, 2025

Main Takeaways Mother-in-law apartments offer flexible living solutions , serving as spaces for aging relatives, guests, or rental units that can generate extra income. property management isnt just about fixing leaky tapsits knowing whether you can legally rent out that little unit in your backyard without breaking any rules.

Apartment

Buildium

JUNE 9, 2025

When you acquire another company, you can quickly add new rental units under management, enter new markets, and broaden the types of properties you oversee. Legal and Compliance Review Bring in a legal expert familiar with property management to review contracts, lease agreements, vendor obligations, and any pending disputes.

Property Management

Property Management Inc.

JULY 11, 2025

It’s a word that no landlord wants to utter, yet it’s an inevitable part of managing rental properties. Whether it’s due to unpaid rent, a lease violation, or a tenant refusing to vacate, drafting a professional eviction notice is your first step in reclaiming control of your property.

Lease Agreement

Property Management Inc.

JUNE 13, 2025

It allows tenants the opportunity to pay rent, correct lease violations, or leave voluntarily before the situation escalates. Lease agreements typically outline specific rules, but local housing laws often fill in the gaps. Proceed with cleaning and preparing the apartment or the rental unit for your next tenant.

Landlord

Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 10, 2025

. § 33-1301-1381) and any applicable local regulations. Under Arizona law, landlords must provide a rental unit that has fully operating cooling systems and other appliances that make it safe to occupy. Some municipalities also have more specific standards that may apply.

Landlord

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

Appfolio

JULY 13, 2020

In the residential leasing world, May through September are known as leasing season—with July and August typically seeing the most volume. To make the most of leasing season, property managers, leasing teams, and marketing managers need to be ready for increased demand and commit resources to encourage lease renewals.

Lease

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

Buildium

JANUARY 10, 2025

Multifamily property management software is a comprehensive tool designed to help you oversee multiple rental units with less effort, whether youre focused on a single property or have a portfolio with buildings spread across several locations. Lets take a look at some of those benefits in detail.

Property Management Software

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

Bay Property Management Group

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Key Takeaways Seasonal Trends Affect Rental Prices and Availability – Renting during the slow season (OctoberMarch) often offers better deals, such as lower rent, move-in specials, and flexible lease terms, while the busy season (AprilSeptember) provides more options but comes with higher competition and increased prices.

Apartment

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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Rent control places a limit on how much a landlord can charge their tenants in their lease and lease renewal. there have been increased rent regulation discussions brought to the table especially in highly-populated areas with plateaued wages. Rent regulation is determined by each state, rather than by federal law.

Rent

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

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

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

American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Although many people consider a house up to 600 square feet to be a tiny home, the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) Appendix AQ, stated that tiny houses are dwelling units measuring 400 square feet (37 m 2 ) or less in floor area, excluding lofts. Some areas may regulate ADUs or require specific foundation types.

Landlord

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

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. Read on for guidance on managing an unauthorized pet lease violation in your rental home.

Lease

Rental Choice

APRIL 4, 2024

An inappropriately priced rental unit can discourage tenants from renting or lead to potential losses. It’s important to strike a balance to make the most out of the rental property. There is no set rule or standard when it comes to determining a rental price. Factors to Consider: How Much Should I Charge for Rent?

Apartment

Yardi Breeze

JUNE 17, 2025

The number of doors managed by a single member of this group of rental housing providers varies from a handful to several hundred. In total, it is estimated that IROs manage upwards of 17 million rental units nationwide. I’ve done everything from leasing to general operations and ownership.

Insurance

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

Key provisions include: Extended Notice Periods: Increasing the notice period for evictions and lease terminations. 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.

Property Management

Florida Property Management

APRIL 2, 2022

This means landlords will evaluate selling their properties to owner occupants in some cases diminishing the number of available rental units in a given market. 5- Bad tenants are incentivized to renew their leases as well as good tenants. 5- Bad tenants are incentivized to renew their leases as well as good tenants.

Rent

Nest DC

MAY 9, 2023

As a landlord, it's in your best interest to be familiar with these laws during the tenancy and include them in your lease, to avoid conflict with tenants in small claims court. laws state housing providers must disclose any nonrefundable payment fees they charge their tenants before signing the lease agreements.

Landlord

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

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Rental property maintenance is the process of ensuring that a property meets the landlord’s expectations as well as the rights of the tenants renting the property. It includes cleaning, maintaining and repairing the building or unit. Cleaning involves vacuuming, dusting and mopping of all common areas.

Property Maintenance

American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Rental property maintenance is the process of ensuring that a property meets the landlord’s expectations as well as the rights of the tenants renting the property. It includes cleaning, maintaining and repairing the building or unit. Cleaning involves vacuuming, dusting and mopping of all common areas.

Property Maintenance

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

DECEMBER 13, 2024

For example, a six-unit apartment building could add two conversion ADUs and two detached ADUs under current regulations. In cities with tight housing markets, every new unit makes a difference. Adaptability: Use ADUs as rental units, guest housing, or even office spaces for remote workers.

Single-Family Home

MRI Software

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Multifamily properties account for over 40% of rental units in the United States, making them a significant part of the real estate market. Common strategic decisions include property renovations, lease structuring, and pricing adjustments. These platforms centralize data, making it easier to manage multiple units.

Landlord

Property Management Inc.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Depending on your local regulations, it might be 30, 60, or even 90 days. State the reason for termination explicitly, using legally recognized grounds like non-payment of rent, lease violation, or property damage. Right to Privacy Tenants are entitled to privacy in their rental units.

Landlord

MRI Software

JANUARY 2, 2024

But are fire extinguishers required in rental properties? In this guide, we explain the regulations around fire extinguishers in multifamily properties. It’s essential that you are up to date on the specific regulations in your area, helping to avoid any fines or legal liability for not meeting fire extinguisher laws.

Rental Property

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.

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