Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 14, 2025

Theres a lot that goes into being a successful landlord. In this guide, well break down why service contracts matter, the types youll likely come across, what they usually include, and the slip-ups landlords often make when managing them. Why Do Landlords and Investors Need Service Contracts? Lets get into it.

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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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Esquire Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Finding and hiring the correct property manager to manage your rental property can make all the difference in the world for landowners and investors – this is true for both commercial and residential property. In order to successfully own investment property, property managers are necessary partners.

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Rental Housing Journal

MAY 6, 2025

Tenants pouring grease down the sink and flushing paper towels down the toilet into the septic system is the issue this week week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering legal advice. Dear Landlord Hank: I am acting as power of attorney for my son and my daughter-in-law.

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American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 7, 2025

You have the right to your own attorney. Real Estate Attorney A real estate attorney can play various roles in the area of title disputes and real estate transactions in general. The attorney can review the documents and provide basic advice and counsel. The title officer can work with your own attorney.

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American Apartment Owners Association

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This one-day event is specifically tailored for DIY landlords, real estate investors, realtors/brokers, and property managers seeking the latest insights and tools to manage their properties more effectively and is FREE for AAOA paid members. Landlords that use smart access control can see an increase in ROI.

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Beach Front Property Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Managing a rental property can be rewarding, but dealing with residents’ questions and details can be overwhelming. A clear and comprehensive landlord-resident lease agreement is the best way to prevent misunderstandings. Address and Type of Property : Specify whether it is commercial, residential, or a room in a private home.

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American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

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 rental application can protect you from undesirable tenants and future problems, such as evictions and damage to your investment property. Damaged the property?

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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 Housing Journal

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Justice Department, together with 10 state co-plaintiffs, has filed an amended complaint in its antitrust lawsuit against RealPage to sue six of the nations largest landlords for participating in algorithmic pricing schemes that harmed renters, according to a release. Regularly conducting call-arounds. Regularly conducting call-arounds.

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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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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. Just as you are placing your faith in a new tenant to pay their rent on time and respect your property, they are placing their trust in you that you will keep them safe while providing them with a habitable home.

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MRI Software

MARCH 5, 2025

Renting out property can be a great way to generate income, but it also comes with potential financial risks. Landlords may face various liability risks, from tenant injuries to property damage claims. Without the right protection, landlords could encounter costly lawsuits and unexpected expenses that threaten their investment.

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American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Access 150+ state-specific legal landlord forms, including a lease. VIEW FORMS How to Handle a Breach of Lease Agreement Resolving a lease violation requires proactive cooperation between property owners and residents. Mediators facilitate compromise, while attorneys provide essential legal guidance. Need a Lease Agreement?

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American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Navigating the complex terrain of squatter rights is an essential task for landlords. Understanding what squatter rights are, why they exist, and how they can impact your property ownership can feel overwhelming, yet it is crucial to being a knowledgeable and proactivelandlord. Why Do Squatters Have Rights? Need Legal Help?

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Bay Property Management Group

DECEMBER 1, 2024

While they’re unpleasant for tenants, they’re necessary for landlords who must pay for the rising maintenance costs, taxes, and utilities. First, know when your landlord is allowed to increase rates. Contents of This Article: How Often Can Your Landlord Increase Rent? Rent increases are pretty much unavoidable.

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American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Such screenings can lead to areduction in eviction ratesby up to 50%, ultimately safeguarding your property from potential damage and late rent payments. When making leasing decisions, it’s essential to prioritize tenant screening as 80% of landlords believe it to be the most critical factor. Need Legal Help?

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American Apartment Owners Association

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This one-day event is specifically tailored for DIY landlords, real estate investors, realtors/brokers, and property managers seeking the latest insights and tools to manage their properties more effectively and is FREE for AAOA paid members. Landlords that use smart access control can see an increase in ROI.

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Property Management Inc.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

For a property manager, fraud not only costs you time and money, it also damages your reputation, which can result in poor word of mouth that takes a bite out of your revenue later on, even years down the line. The Price is Too Good to Be True If the price range of a property sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

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Bay Property Management Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As the premiere property managers in Philadelphia , we get this question often. For example, you can find the Consumer Guide to Tenant and Landlord Rights from the Pennsylvania Attorney General a helpful guide for those in Philadelphia and nearby. You could also talk to your landlord if you have any questions.

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American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 27, 2025

Operating costs can consist of property taxes, real estate agent fees, utilities, maintenance, property management fees, homeowners insurance and legal fees. Property management Consider the management demands of the property and whether you have the time and energy to deal with them yourself.

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Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 25, 2025

If tenants leave damage in your rental and then want their deposit back what should we do is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering legal advice. Dear Landlord Hank, We have a rental house and the tenants gave 30-day notice. Visit his website: [link].

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American Apartment Owners Association

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The Fair Housing Act prohibits landlords from discriminating against an applicant based on any of the following: Age Race National Origin Religion Familial Status Gender Physical or Mental Disability Landlords must ask every applicant the same questions and have them complete the same application in order to avoid appearing discriminatory.

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American Apartment Owners Association

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The Fair Housing Act prohibits landlords from discriminating against an applicant based on any of the following: Age Race National Origin Religion Familial Status Gender Physical or Mental Disability Landlords must ask every applicant the same questions and have them complete the same application in order to avoid appearing discriminatory.

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Florida Property Management

OCTOBER 13, 2024

In the world of property management, insurance is one of the critical elements that ensure both the landlord’s and the property management company's protection from potential risks and liabilities. Why Should a Property Management Company Be Added as Additional Insured?

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American Apartment Owners Association

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Throughout the day, attendees were able to meet fellow landlords, property managers and vendors while they got the latest on the hottest topics in the rental industry and how they impact their financial future. Landlording is a solitary occupation, noted LeShan. You dont get to network with others in your same situation.

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American Apartment Owners Association

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Throughout the day, attendees were able to meet fellow landlords, property managers and vendors while they got the latest on the hottest topics in the rental industry and how they impact their financial future. Landlording is a solitary occupation, noted LeShan. You dont get to network with others in your same situation.

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American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 2, 2024

While the new laws stop short of banning such systems entirely, they prohibit the use of confidential data in rent calculations and empower tenants to sue noncompliant landlords. VIEW FREE FORMS RealPage denies these allegations, claiming landlords using its software aren’t compelled to follow pricing recommendations.

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SparkRental

MAY 4, 2025

The Big Picture on Asset Protection: Never hold investment properties in your personal name. Create a separate property management company to reduce legal exposure and enhance professionalism when self-managing. Brian Davis, real estate investor and co-founder of SparkRental, has been sued twice as a landlord.

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Real Property Management Evertrust

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Becoming a landlord is often seen as a great investment opportunity, but managing tenants , especially difficult ones, can quickly turn your dream into a nightmare. For new landlords, navigating tenant conflicts and understanding when and how to enforce eviction procedures can be especially tricky. Common Reasons for Eviction 1.

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Rental Housing Journal

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Can a landlord use pet deposit money to pay for other tenant rental damages is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is not offering legal advice. If you have a landlord question for him please fill out the form below. He provides answers each week to landlords.

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American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 7, 2025

You have the right to your own attorney. Real Estate Attorney A real estate attorney can play various roles in the area of title disputes and real estate transactions in general. The attorney can review the documents and provide basic advice and counsel. The title officer can work with your own attorney.

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American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

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 rental application can protect you from undesirable tenants and future problems, such as evictions and damage to your investment property. Damaged the property?

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Thanks For Visiting

MAY 9, 2025

Is It Time to Fire Your Property Manager? Are you a property owner dealing with ongoing tenant issues? You might be wondering if it’s time to fire your property manager. Many property owners find themselves in the same situation. When Is It *Not* Time to Fire Your Property Manager?

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American Apartment Owners Association

AUGUST 7, 2022

Part of being a rental property owner or manager is understanding the local and state rent increase laws. A rent increase is a consistent responsibility for every landlord, but there are reasons beyond rent regulations and compliance to understand the process and reasons behind it. What causes rent to increase?

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American Apartment Owners Association

AUGUST 7, 2022

Part of being a rental property owner or manager is understanding the local and state rent increase laws. A rent increase is a consistent responsibility for every landlord, but there are reasons beyond rent regulations and compliance to understand the process and reasons behind it. What causes rent to increase?

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American Apartment Owners Association

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

As a landlord or property manager, rent control may not be the most positive term in the real estate industry. It basically puts constraints on how much control a landlord has over their property, specifically on how much rent they can charge tenants. Its technically frozen.

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