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Are Utilities Included in the Rent, Explained

Bay Property Management Group

Rent prices are always changing, and having utilities included might seem like an easy way to keep things simple. But are utilities included in rent? Main Takeaways To know if utilities are included in the rent, your answer is simple: look at your lease (and local laws). Read below to learn more. So, be careful.

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Rental property maintenance software for landlords

Buildium

If youre renting out your property, its only a matter of time before youll need to make an emergency repair, conduct a routine inspection, or invest in preventative maintenance. Because maintenance is such an important and constant responsibility for landlords, it pays to have software that can help lighten the load.

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Property maintenance management workflows 101: Setting up a system that meets your maintenance needs

Buildium

Its no secret that rental maintenance requires careful coordination with tenants, vendors, and owners. She shared the three most important property maintenance management workflows every property manager should follow and how to implement them. Start by documenting how youre currently handling property maintenance.

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Top 10 property maintenance metrics every property manager should track

Buildium

Efficient property maintenance doesn’t happen by accident. It’s driven by data—and that starts with tracking the right maintenance metrics. Read on to learn more about why measuring maintenance data matters, the top 10 key metrics to monitor, and software tools to make tracking them easier.

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Are energy management systems right for all property managers?

Yardi Breeze

That means they’re doing monthly utility calculations, inputting utility invoices into custom spreadsheets and manually generating charges for tenants. Energy management systems automate these processes and provide better transparency into utility usage and expenses. High demand for automation Late fees can be significant.

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What Utilities Are Included in Rent: A Guide for Tenants

Bay Property Management Group

When people set up their monthly budget, rent is usually the #1 priority, followed by utilities. But sometimes, utility costs can pile up fast and throw off your entire budget. That’s why some landlords bundle certain utilities with the rent. Still, what utilities are included in the rent, exactly?

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HOA maintenance schedules: How to stay organized and keep residents happy

Buildium

In any homeowners association (HOA), maintenance goes beyond mowing lawns or cleaning sidewalksits about creating a community that feels safe, cared for, and well-managed. Thats why buttoned-up HOA maintenance scheduling is important. Each type of maintenance requires a different scheduling approach.