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How to Keep Your Tenants Safe

American Apartment Owners Association

Legal responsibilities of a landlord Warranty of Habitability: Every lease or rental agreement includes an implied warranty of habitability, which means the premises are suitable for human occupancy. Suspicious Activity: Most leases have a provision banning illicit actions inside rental units.

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11 Steps to Take Before and During Leasing Season to Maximize Profit and Efficiency

Appfolio

Check Up On Your Application Process. If you don’t currently offer the ability to apply for your vacancies using an online application , it’s time to seriously consider it; more than half of rental property managers report an expectation by renters that they can fill their applications out online.

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Rent Control 101: Understanding the Basics

American Apartment Owners Association

Many more rental units are affected by this program and are what most people think of when they consider New York City rent-controlled housing. If you own rental property in these states, its recommended that you contact a legal professional or expert to familiarize yourself with any applicable rent control laws.

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Why and How to Evict a Tenant

American Apartment Owners Association

in a rental unit. Violating community health and safety standards: Letting a rental property get so dirty it attracts rodents or insects, which may make other tenants feel unsafe. Tenant credit checks: Protect your rental properties against renters who try to hide any red flags in their rental applications.

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Top 5 Mistakes New Landlords Make and How to Avoid Them

Real Property Management Evertrust

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. Pro Tip: Create a rental application form that collects all necessary information in one go.

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How to Invest in Real Estate: Guide for Beginners

American Apartment Owners Association

Buy low, sell high is a common refrain for investing, but its not always applicable to real estate. have been trusting the American Apartment Owners Association (AAOA) since 2004, because we make rental property management easy. Putting them off until later could cost you money and tenants. More than 120,000 landlords across the U.S.

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New Laws for LA Landlords

Real Property Management Choice

It states that the city attorney can demand that a landlord evicts a tenant for unlawful possession of weapons or ammunition. In cases where safety issues arise, the law also allows the city attorney to take the necessary action on behalf of the city. Driver Licence Attaining to Rental Applications According to assembly bill No.60,