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How to Keep Your Tenants Safe

American Apartment Owners Association

The signing of a rental lease agreement represents an expectation of trust between a landlord and a tenant. What can you do to give tenants that sense of safety when they move into your rental and what are your legal responsibilities to protect them from harm?

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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. This can lead to tenants pushing boundaries—whether it’s paying rent late, violating the lease terms, or making unreasonable maintenance requests.

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Understanding a Rent Increase Notice and the Importance of Compliance

American Apartment Owners Association

The ins and outs of a rent increase notice Generally, a landlord can raise a units rent price with a new lease agreement, if they give proper notice. Remember, a year-long lease has different requirements from a month-to-month lease. Proper notice can vary between 30 to 90 days. Excited to get started?

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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. Staying on premises after the lease has expired: When the lease is up, so is the tenants time living at your property.

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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. Terminating Lease Agreement According to senate bill No.612,

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DC Rental Laws - An Overview of Landlord Tenant Rights in Washington, DC

Nest DC

laws state housing providers must disclose any nonrefundable payment fees they charge their tenants before signing the lease agreements. Owner or Agent Identity Laws state housing providers must disclose their identity or the identity of their authorized agent in any lease agreement. Nonrefundable Fees In Washington, D.C,

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Landlord's Guide to Handling Abandoned Property Efficiently

Authority Property Management

Consulting with a real estate attorney or a property management professional can provide guidance tailored to your specific situation and location. Include clear clauses in your lease agreements regarding the handling of abandoned property. Any missteps in handling their belongings can lead to legal repercussions.