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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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After a Wildfire: Essential Steps for Property Recovery

Beach Front Property Management

If the policy wording is unclear, consult a local attorney specializing in insurance law. Homeowners typically are not responsible for damage to a resident’s personal property caused by wildfires or other natural disasters. Additionally, a homeowner’s rental unit insurance usually does not cover resident belongings.

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What to Do If You’re Facing a Rent Increase

Bay Property Management Group

What to Do If You’re Facing a Rent Increase Tips for Negotiating Your Rent Increase Ask Your BMG Property Managers for Help How Often Can Your Landlord Increase Rent? Washington, DC, property managers know that rent increases are essential to the rental process.

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

Appfolio

To make the most of leasing season, property managers, leasing teams, and marketing managers need to be ready for increased demand and commit resources to encourage lease renewals. Most renters expect to be able to apply online and prefer not to drive all the way to your property to turn in a piece of paper.

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Rent Control 101: Understanding the Basics

American Apartment Owners Association

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. there are rent control laws that affect some rental units.

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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. Online property management platforms like Buildium or TenantCloud make tenant screening easy, providing tools to streamline credit and background checks.

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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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