Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 13, 2025

The rent-to-income ratio is a simple, yet powerful, tool that helps landlords gauge financial stability before signing a lease. In this article, well help you understand how to calculate the rent-to-income ratio, why it matters to you as a landlord, and what to do if a tenant doesnt meet the threshold.

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Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

As a landlord, attracting reliable tenants is one of the most important aspects of managing your rental property. Social Media Marketing Social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest allow landlords to showcase their properties in a visual format. Use high-quality images and videos to highlight key features.

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Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 28, 2025

Landlords and property managers use them to decide who gets approved, but what exactly are they looking for? In this guide, we’ll break down how apartment background checks work, why theyre important, and what landlords check before they hand over the keys. Lets dive in! How Extensive Are Background Checks for Apartments?

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American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A landlord cannot let themselves into a tenants property without prior notice, except in emergencies. Generally, landlords must provide at least 24 hours notice before entering, respecting tenants privacy and adhering to specific state laws regarding entry reasons and times. Privacy Both landlords and tenants have the right to privacy.

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Beach Front Property Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

A clear and comprehensive landlord-resident lease agreement is the best way to prevent misunderstandings. Why Are Lease Clauses for Landlords Required Clear communication is essential in any business, and a well-written contract removes uncertainty. A lease ends after a specific term (usually a year).

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Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 19, 2025

In simplest terms, prorated rent generally refers to a rent amount the landlord adjusts according to how many days you’ve lived in an apartment. Some local laws require landlords to follow their regulations around prorated rent. However, landlords may also offer it by choice, for their own reasons. What is Prorated Rent?

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Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 22, 2025

You could rebuild your rental history with short-term rentals, use honesty as the best policy with potential landlords, rent with a co-signer, and seek legal aid. Landlords and property managers in Philadelphia often use eviction histories to help determine if they should approve rental applications. You can own what happened.

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American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The importance of a thorough and accurate rental application cannot be overstated. As a careful landlord, you want to know as much as possible about anyone seeking to rent your property in order to avoid renting to the wrong person. A Comprehensive Application to Rent is available on the AAOA web site at no charge to all members.

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Real Property Management Evertrust

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Yet, for single-family rental homes, many owners and landlords can delegate the task of snow removal to the tenant. These conditions can be applicable in various scenarios, particularly if your tenant already handles yard maintenance and other simple activities.

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American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 27, 2025

Take out landlord insurance A landlord insurance policy is meant to protect you as an investment property owner while safeguarding your rental properties. It is extremely important for any residential investor to protect themself with high quality landlord insurance from a reputable company.

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Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 27, 2025

Luckily, while a high score is important, its not the only thing landlords look at. Let’s break down what landlords consider so you know what you need to do to pass their sniff test. As a rule, the higher your score, the more landlords trust you to handle your money responsibly. What Is a Credit Score?

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American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The signing of a rental lease agreement represents an expectation of trust between a landlord and a tenant. 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.

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Lula

MARCH 13, 2024

A lease renewal is the process of establishing a new rental agreement with the current tenants. If the landlord or property manager is happy with the tenants and the tenants are happy with the home, it makes sense to re-up and keep the relationship going. What If You Don’t Want to Renew a Tenant’s Lease? Congratulations!

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Bay Property Management Group

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Unfortunately, you may face penalties for breaking a lease. As such, weve mapped out what those consequences entail, how to possibly reduce them, and instances when you can break a lease without a penalty altogether. What Are the Penalties for Breaking a Lease? Commonly, landlords ask for around 2 months of rent.

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McKee Properties

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This guide will walk you through actionable tips to create a compelling rental application, improve your chances of success, and make a lasting impression on property management teams for Bay Park apartment rentals and homes alike. Highlight positive experiences with previous landlords.

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Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 25, 2025

As a landlord, your biggest priority is protecting your propertyand your income. In this guide, well walk you through how apartments verify income, and the best strategies landlords use to make smart leasing decisions. A landlord’s top concern is finding tenants who they can rely on to pay the rent on time, every time.

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Bay Property Management Group

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Are you thinking of ending your lease contract early? Can you cancel a lease without facing unexpected costs? While canceling a lease can lead to challenges, the proper steps and guidance can help you navigate the process with minimal hassle. What Does It Mean to Cancel a Lease?

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Bay Property Management Group

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Whether your family is growing or you must relocate for work , you may have to break your lease early. While this is not ideal for landlords or property managers, you can do a few things to make the process easier. For instance, you can give proper notice and also find someone to take over your lease. Generally speaking, yes.

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Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

That’s why some landlords bundle certain utilities with the rent. In most cases, landlords who include utilities in the rent will clearly mention so in their listing with phrases like utilities included. Since its a fixed service local municipalities provide, landlords usually incorporate it into rent payments.

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McKee Properties

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Standing out among other applicants is essential, and with the righ t strategy, you can position yourself as the ideal tenant for property owners. This blog will guide you through effective strategies to distinguish your rental application while improving your chances of landing your desired home.

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Bay Property Management Group

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Are you a rental property owner stuck in the classic debate: landlord vs property manager ? In this guide, well break it all down, from the perks of being an independent landlord to the convenience of hiring a property manager, so you can confidently choose the right path for your rental business. What Is a Landlord?

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Real Property Management Chicago

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Because of this, resident retention should be a key priority for landlords and rental property owners alike. Fortunately, a few basic, effective strategies can significantly keep residents happy and willing to renew their leases year after year. However, you can cautiously screen your applicants before signing a lease.

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Real Property Management Evertrust

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Becoming a landlord can be a great investment, but it’s not without its challenges. New landlords often face a steep learning curve, especially when it comes to managing tenants, maintaining property, and navigating legal requirements. Here are the top five mistakes new landlords make—and how you can avoid them.

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Rental Choice

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Rent collection on holidays can be troublesome for many landlords, as they face many challenges in collecting them on time. Since these days are usually the busiest in the year, it may impact the priorities of both landlords and tenants, causing delays in handling holiday rent. What Can Landlords Do?

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American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

A Seattle landlord has sued the City of Seattle alleging a number of laws passed in the name of tenant protections in the last few years have financially strapped his affordable housing units, according to the Seattle Times. Source: Rental Housing Journal The post Seattle Landlord Sues The City Over Tenant Rules appeared first on AAOA.

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MRI Software

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

From tenant screening and legal compliance to property maintenance, the demands on landlords can quickly pile up and become overwhelming. Residential management services focus on professionally overseeing rental properties to ease the landlords responsibilities. Managing rental properties can often feel like a full-time job.

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Bay Property Management Group

DECEMBER 2, 2024

If you have an unresponsive landlord who’s not responding to your complaints, you have tools you can use to solve this challenge. Read below to learn when your landlord is liable for repairs, what you can do to keep them accountable, and more. How Long Can a Landlord Ignore You? When Does an Unresponsive Landlord Break the Law?

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American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 16, 2024

For property management companies and landlords, focusing on tenant retention is not just a smart business move it’s essential for long-term success. Free Rental Application Get 20 Rental Forms for FREE, including a rental application. Offer a range of flexible lease options to cater to diverse resident needs.

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Rental Choice

MAY 7, 2024

Landlords have numerous responsibilities when it comes to running a rental property. Why is it essential, and how can landlords deal with it? Landlords are legally obligated to keep the property clean and habitable. Often, landlords outline the tenant’s maintenance responsibilities in the lease.

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American Apartment Owners Association

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Theres only one way to find out the answer to these very important questions: the AAOA Landlord Verification. To facilitate the process, be sure to use the AAOA Application to Rent-Comprehensive found in our free forms library. What can be learned from a Landlord Verification? What can be learned from a Landlord Verification?

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American Apartment Owners Association

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Theres only one way to find out the answer to these very important questions: the AAOA Landlord Verification. To facilitate the process, be sure to use the AAOA Application to Rent-Comprehensive found in our free forms library. What can be learned from a Landlord Verification? What can be learned from a Landlord Verification?

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Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 9, 2025

You Need the Following… Proof of Identity Income Verification Credit History and Score Rental History Security Deposit First and Last Months Rent Application Fees Personal References Background and Credit Checks Proof of Identity Property managers in Philadelphia typically require tenants to go through an approval process.

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Real Property Management Chicago

JULY 21, 2014

Many landlords refused to lease to residents based on a number of personal characteristics and traits, chiefly race and religion, though many other factors played a role in property owners refusing to rent to certain people.

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Rental Choice

JUNE 13, 2024

A landlord’s primary responsibility is to ensure their rental property remains safe, comfortable, and appealing to tenants. Here are the most important parts of summer maintenance for landlords. Here are the most important parts of summer maintenance for landlords. Plant native plants that are more resistant to pests.

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American Apartment Owners Association

OCTOBER 14, 2024

it is illegal to refuse to rent to an applicant who is receiving assistance through the Section 8 program. The landlord receives a housing subsidy directly from the Public Housing Agency (PHA) and the family pays the difference between the actual rent charged by the landlord and the amount subsidized by the program.

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American Apartment Owners Association

OCTOBER 14, 2024

it is illegal to refuse to rent to an applicant who is receiving assistance through the Section 8 program. The landlord receives a housing subsidy directly from the Public Housing Agency (PHA) and the family pays the difference between the actual rent charged by the landlord and the amount subsidized by the program.

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Real Property Management Chicago

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Even if this is your first time as a landlord, you likely already know that problems are common for proprietors of rental properties. You can be better equipped to deal with problems by being aware of the five most typical ones a new landlord encounters. Check each applicant’s references, credit history, and background carefully.

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