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The Importance of an Accurate Rental Application

American Apartment Owners Association

The importance of a thorough and accurate rental application cannot be overstated. A comprehensive rental application can protect you from undesirable tenants and future problems, such as evictions and damage to your investment property. A Comprehensive Application to Rent is available on the AAOA web site at no charge to all members.

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Multifamily Applicant Fraud Becoming a Widespread Challenge

Rental Housing Journal

Multifamily applicant fraud is becoming a widespread challenge for the industry as fraudsters become more inventive, according to the State of Applicant Fraud Report from Snappt , an AI document-fraud-detection company for multifamily property managers. ” To read the report, visit www.snappt.com/blog/applicant-fraud-report. .

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How To Get an Eviction Off Your Record: Is It Possible?

Bay Property Management Group

An eviction on your record can feel like a great weight to carry. It can make your search for a new start and place to live seem impossible. Many feel frustration, fear, or utter hopelessness. Finding how to get an eviction off your record may seem far-fetched, but it can happen. It is within reach if you have the right information and willpower.

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Professional Property Management: How It Works and How It Can Benefit You

Real Property Management Chicago

This consist of listing the property on rental websites, showing the property to potential tenants, and screening applications. Do you keep a single-family rental property? If so, you may doubt whether you should hire a Chicago property management company to help manage it. Perhaps the most obvious is that it frees up your time.

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How to Keep Your Tenants Safe

American Apartment Owners Association

A tenant screening report , including criminal reports, must be run on each rental applicant so that lawbreakers will not become tenants and become a threat to their neighbors. The applicant should also investigate the neighborhoods crime statistics. Landlords should also report suspicious activity to the authorities.

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The FTC Lawsuit Against Invitation Homes: What It Means for Property Managers

BetterWho

Property managers should ensure that all fees are transparently communicated to prospective tenants upfront—before lease agreements or application fees are signed. This isn’t just another regulatory issue; it sets new expectations for transparency, tenant relations, and operational fairness.

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AI In HOAs: Is It Good For The Industry?

HOA Managememt

As AI technology advances, its potential applications within HOA communities are growing. The integration of AI technology into these areas has led to more efficient and effective management practices, which ultimately results in more satisfied homeowners. The industry’s future certainly looks promising.

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