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Understanding California’s New Rent Reporting Law AB 2747 A Guide for Landlords

American Apartment Owners Association

AB 2747 is a California rent law designed to make Rent Reporting more accessible, helping Renters build credit while setting clear guidelines for Landlords. Rent is one of the largest recurring expenses for most people, yet it has historically not been reflected in credit scores. Confirmation that Rent Reporting is optional.

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What Does ‘Prorated Rent’ Mean? What You Need To Know

Bay Property Management Group

Ideally, when someone rents out a home, they’d move in the following month. Luckily, when that happens, you don’t necessarily have to pay that entire month’s rent. In other words, the tenant could pay a prorated rent, an amount that reflects the number of days you’ve lived in the rental.

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Resident Screening & Lease Agreements: 4 Mistakes Columbus Landlords Should Avoid

RL Property Management

Because even small screening and lease agreement mistakes can cost you thousands in lost rent, legal fees, and property damage, not to mention time, stress, and lost sleep. And all too often, it starts with a rushed screening decision or a poorly written lease. Dont roll the dice with a one-size-fits-all lease.

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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.

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Can a Landlord Break a Rent-to-own Contract?

Bay Property Management Group

One of the benefits of this option is that you can rent while saving to buy the same apartment. Its a unique combination of renting and owning the property. And can a landlord break a rent-to-own contract? This guide will explain everything you need to know about rent-to-own properties.

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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. That’s why some landlords bundle certain utilities with the rent. Still, what utilities are included in the rent, exactly? What Utilities Are Typically Included in the Rent? We’ll get into it below.

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Best Property Management Software for 2025

American Apartment Owners Association

Why Landlords Need to Use Property Management Software in 2025 Rental property management comes with a laundry list of responsibilities from collecting rent and screening tenants to monitoring expenses. What Sets Innago Apart as the Best Property Management Software? Mul tiple payment options.