ADDA

JULY 22, 2025

These typically apply when the unit is rented to tenants or kept vacant. Purpose of NOC: Cover additional administrative and maintenance overhead. Deter frequent tenant turnover or commercial usage in residential zones. The registered owner of the flat, even if the tenant pays it on their behalf.

Government

American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 27, 2025

These factors can affect a propertys value and its appeal to tenants. Operating costs can consist of property taxes, real estate agent fees, utilities, maintenance, property management fees, homeowners insurance and legal fees. That means that if one tenant moves out, you will still receive income from the other tenants.

Property

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

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. Stay Current on Legal and Regulatory Requirements Understanding local, state, and federal regulations reduces legal risks and costly disputes.

Apartment Management

Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

Residential rental property landlords have a lot to gain from these advanced tools, from easier tenant management to more accurate, less time-consuming accounting. Manual tracking of rent payments, maintenance requests, and tenant communications can be time-consuming and prone to errors.

Property Management Software

Buildium

APRIL 23, 2025

As a property manager, leasing is always a top priorityafter all, without tenants, theres no income. This means balancing leasing with maintenance, tenant relations, financial management, and legal compliance. And when you attract reliable, long-term tenants, you reduce turnover, which is costly and disruptive.

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. Think of this as your go-to guide for making yourproperty leasing & managementprocess more efficient and tenant-friendly.

Lease

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Today, tenants expect instant responses. In this post, we’ll walk through specific ways technology in property management helps you simplify tasks, stay organized, and keep both tenants and owners happy, painting a practical picture of what different proptech tools look like in action. Owners want real-time updates.

Property Management

Beach Front Property Management

MARCH 26, 2025

Effective crisis management is essential in property management to handle unexpected challenges like natural disasters, maintenance emergencies, resident disputes, and financial setbacks. Maintenance Failures Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC system breakdowns can lead to costly repairs if not addressed promptly.

Property Management

Rental Housing Journal

MAY 18, 2025

A feud between tenants is no fun so how best to handle it is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Dear Landlord Hank: How do we handle an ongoing, ugly feud between the two sets of tenants in our duplex? ” Then the other tenant called and said she had just hired a lawyer.

Tenant

Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Keeping up means learning about the latest proptech trends shaping how we manage, lease, maintain properties, and engage tenants. For property managers who want to improve efficiency and tenant satisfaction, understanding whats trending in proptech makes a big difference.

Property Management

Beach Front Property Management

JUNE 25, 2025

Other times, property owners don’t realize things have gone sideways until rent rolls shrink, maintenance requests pile up, or resident complaints escalate. In a regulated market like Orange County, slow communication can delay important decisions, miss compliance deadlines, and damage tenant trust. Sometimes it’s obvious.

Property Management

BetterWho

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The primary goal is to increase efficiency, reduce operational costs, and improve tenant satisfaction. LetHub LetHub offers AI-powered leasing tools that automate tenant screening and lead management. Hoozzee Hoozzee automates property management workflows, including maintenance requests and financial reporting.

Property Management

Rental Housing Journal

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

If the heater goes out in my rental should I give tenants credit while awaiting the repair is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. If you provided or if the tenants had space heaters and could remain comfortable that way then I wouldn’t do anything, unless they complain or ask, and then I would consider their request.

Landlord

Genuine Property Management

MAY 7, 2025

Renting a house with a pool in California can be a great investment thats highly appealing to potential tenants. From safety regulations and maintenance to liability and insurance, theres a lot to consider before handing over the keys. But with that added luxury comes increased responsibility.

Rent

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

Buildium

JANUARY 30, 2025

How Does Single Family Property Management Software Help Your Business Single family property managers often have to deal with a variety of properties, each with their own location, types of tenants, maintenance needs, and other unique features. Its designed to automate and simplify all the tasks involved in managing rental properties.

Property Management Software

Buildium

MAY 15, 2025

You already know how to handle tenants, maintenance, budgeting, and legal compliance. Skills such as tenant screening, handling maintenance, and navigating local regulations directly transfer to rental ownership. Look for areas with job growth, good schools, and tenant-friendly amenities. The best part?

Property Management

Buildium

JUNE 25, 2025

Apartment management demands a careful balance of tenant satisfaction, building upkeep, financial control, and regulatory compliance. Luckily, the same principles apply: keep units occupied, tenants engaged, operations running efficiently, and finances under control. Start marketing units before tenants move out to reduce vacancy time.

Apartment Management

Buildium

JULY 9, 2025

Document your processes for onboarding new properties, handling maintenance, tenant screening, and owner communication. Consider including: Tenant Placement : Marketing, showings, screening, and lease signing. Consider including: Tenant Placement : Marketing, showings, screening, and lease signing.

Property 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

American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

On average, the units have been rented out within 30 days and there have been minimal concerns from existing tenants. Some areas may regulate ADUs or require specific foundation types. Can tenants have parties or pets? Before you begin, youll need to find out if you can legally operate a short-term rental in your intended area.

Landlord

Real Property Management Chicago

JUNE 20, 2025

For rental property managers and owners, tiny homes offer a unique opportunity to attract tenants in search of affordability, sustainability, and a simplified lifestyle. Tiny homes fascinate these renters because of lower maintenance costs, improved energy efficiency, and adaptable places.

Home Rental

Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 23, 2025

Cons of Buying a Duplex: Managing a duplex comes with added responsibilities, such as handling tenant disputes, increased maintenance costs, and financing complexities that may differ from single-family homes. If you rent out both units, youre earning from two tenants instead of one. What Is a Duplex?

Single-Family Home

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 22, 2025

Key challenges include higher upfront costs, increased tenant management, and limited market inventory compared to other property types. Successful investing requires careful consideration of location, cash flow potential, property condition, local regulations, and effective property management strategies.

Single-Family Home

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 2, 2025

Can tenants install a security camera on your rental or a camera that shows common areas in an apartment complex is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Dear Landlord Hank: Can tenants install a doorbell camera on their rental? Dear Landlord Hank: Can tenants install a doorbell camera on their rental?

Tenant

Buildium

JULY 16, 2025

Codes can be unique per resident or shared among tenants. Resident and Visitor Management: Offer residents simple ways to grant visitor access through temporary codes, remote unlocking, or visitor registration portals to improve the overall tenant experience. Advantages: Low cost, simple installation, no physical keys required.

Apartment

BetterWho

JULY 17, 2025

Maintenance. Communication. CTA: “Schedule a Free Consultation” Retargeting Ad Message: “You checked us out—but haven’t booked a call. Strategy 7: Ride the Trends in Property Management News Stay ahead of your competitors by tapping into what’s current in the industry.

Property Management

ADDA

AUGUST 1, 2025

Unstructured Complaint and Maintenance Request Handling When residents needed to raise maintenance issues or complaints, they had to rely on informal channels such as email, mobile phone calls, or WhatsApp messages. Improved data accuracy and easier compliance with audits and regulations.

Property Management Software

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 17, 2025

Then, once they find a qualified tenant and hand over the keys, their work is basically done. Handling Tenant Inquiries Leasing agents are the first point of contact for renters showing interest. When potential tenant wants to confirm the rent price or an email asking to schedule a tour, they contact them.

Lease

Bay Property Management Group

MAY 15, 2025

The price stays steady, the lease keeps renewing, and tenants feel secure staying long-term. Thats the idea behind a rent-stabilized apartment housing with built-in protections to keep rent increases reasonable and tenants in place. For renters and landlords dealing with regulated units, working with experienced Washington D.C.

Apartment

Yardi Breeze

MAY 12, 2025

California In California, lease regulations vary greatly depending on whether the unit is stabilized or not. Due to these complexities, you may need separate lease templates for regulated and unregulated units. This integration automates data entry, including tenant names, unit numbers and rent amounts.

Lease Agreement

Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 4, 2025

In this guide, we break down what a ground lease really means, how it works, the pros and cons for both the investing tenants and landlords, and the key things to consider before signing on the dotted line. A ground lease is an agreement that lets a tenant lease land and develop it during a set periodusually for 50 to 99 years.

Lease

Esquire Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

They are responsible for a variety of tasks, including maintaining tenant relationships, guaranteeing legal compliance, and assuring financial stability. This includes: Providing owners with regular updates, which include keeping them informed about the status of the property, financial performance, and tenant difficulties.

Property Management

Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 29, 2025

Check Local Laws and Regulations In some areas, there may be regulations that require landlords to include certain utilities in rent. So, always do your due diligence and look at your location’s regulations. On the other hand, some rentals may require tenants to cover water costs, so never assume anything.

Utilities

Buildium

JUNE 9, 2025

Review their software platforms, vendor agreements, and maintenance processes. Learn how tenant communications and customer service are handled. Standardize workflows including rent collection, maintenance requests, and tenant communications. Underestimating Regulatory Requirements Property management is highly regulated.

Property Management

InveServe

JULY 9, 2025

For example, the office market , while showing signs of stability, can still have many empty spaces, often putting tenants in a stronger bargaining position. For the tenant, this means predictable budgeting. Single Net (N) Lease The tenant pays their base rent plus an agreed-upon part of the property taxes.

Commercial Property