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Why It’s Never Been Harder to Be a Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

The role of a landlord has always come with its challenges, but as we move into 2025, it has arguably never been more difficult. A combination of high insurance costs, razor-thin margins, and outdated business models are pushing many landlords to the brink, forcing them to reevaluate their strategies.

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How a Month-to-Month Lease Agreement Works in Norfolk, VA

Osprey Property Management

Originally published September 2021. Unlike a long-term lease, a month-to-month agreement is automatically renewed unless either the tenant or landlord provides notice of non-renewal. Updated October 1, 2024. Rental property owners in Norfolk, VA, know it's important to understand how month-to-month lease agreements work.

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What Is Rent Control—And Is It Bad for Landlords? (Updated 2021)

BiggerPockets

There are several misconceptions about rent-controlled properties. For some, they can be a great addition to their investment portfolio. In this article, we look at the good and the bad of owning this type of asset.

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Resident-Centered Housing Practices Gain Momentum

American Apartment Owners Association

These are the questions landlords are asking, and Freddie Mac is using its platform to find and promote the answers.” In late 2021, the company pioneered this work through a partnership with Esusu. Access 150+ state-specific legal landlord forms, including a lease. How do we build community? ” Need a Lease Agreement?

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What to Do When There’s a Leak in Your Park Ridge Rental Home

Real Property Management Chicago

Report the issue to your landlord After controlling the water flow, you should call your landlord right away. Your landlord should be informed of what happened and what you’ve done to fix the problem. By calling your landlord, you can coordinate to get the leak repaired and address any other damage in the home.

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Short-Term Rental or Long-Term Rental: What’s the Best Fit?

Real Property Management Chicago

With frequent renewals, landlords can raise rent and update policies or lease terms more often. This implies that the landlord can’t raise the rent or change the agreement until the lease renewal. Terms will differ, but landlords often require an extra month’s rent and forfeiture of the security deposit to end a lease early.

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6 must-know industry trends for small property managers

Buildium

Buildium’s identity verification and fake reference detection features are powered by TransUnion®, one of the three accepted nationwide providers of credit reports , so you can gain peace of mind knowing that previous landlords reported by applicants aren’t fraudulent.