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Finding the Perfect Multifamily Property

American Apartment Owners Association

Multifamily refers to properties, such as apartment complexes, condominiums, townhouses, semi-detached units and duplexes, all of which offer multiple spaces for rent. Youll need to attract and retain quality tenants, establish rent collection processes, conduct regular maintenance and repairs and ensure compliance with local regulations.

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Big US Cities Challenge Algorithmic Rents

American Apartment Owners Association

San Francisco and Philadelphia are leading the charge against rent-setting software, passing laws to regulate the use of algorithmic systems that leverage nonpublic data. Critics, however, argue that targeting rent algorithms is a distraction from the root cause of rising housing costs: a lack of supply. They’re here.”

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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. Each location has its own different requirements and details regarding rent control.

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How to Handle Common Lease Violations

American Apartment Owners Association

When residents lease a property, they sign an agreement outlining their responsibilities, such as timely rent payments. These violations can happen when residents take unauthorized actions or overlook certain responsibilities, like missing rent payments. Noise Regulations : Respecting noise guidelines is key to a peaceful community.

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Understanding a Rent Increase Notice and the Importance of Compliance

American Apartment Owners Association

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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Understanding a Rent Increase Notice and the Importance of Compliance

American Apartment Owners Association

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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The Importance of an Accurate Rental Application

American Apartment Owners Association

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. Paid rent on time? What is included in a rental application?