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Occupancy Limits and Fair Housing Compliance

American Apartment Owners Association

Enforcing occupancy limits is essential for ensuring safety compliance, as overcrowded units can pose significant risks, including increased fire hazards, restricted emergency access, and excessive strain on the property’s infrastructure. Need a Lease Agreement? Can Occupancy Limits Be Enforced?

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Occupancy Limits and Fair Housing Compliance: Navigating Enforcement and Accommodation Requests

American Apartment Owners Association

Enforcing occupancy limits is essential for ensuring safety compliance, as overcrowded units can pose significant risks, including increased fire hazards, restricted emergency access, and excessive strain on the property’s infrastructure. But what does enforcing these types of limits ensure for properties?

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Understanding a Rent Increase Notice and the Importance of Compliance

American Apartment Owners Association

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. Keep reading and explore our guide to rent increase notices, compliance and more. Ready to get started? What causes rent to increase?

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Understanding Tenant Rights and Responsibilities: A Guide for Property Managers

American Apartment Owners Association

Despite these rights, property managers may legally need to initiate eviction proceedings if a tenant continually violates their lease agreement. This outlines the cause for eviction, the corrective course of action, if any, and a specified timeline for compliance or departure from the premises.

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Minimizing Investment Risks in Multifamily Real Estate

American Apartment Owners Association

Implementproactive maintenancestrategies and legal compliance measures to control costs and legal liabilities. Ensure legal compliance to mitigate risks. Another important element of due diligence is evaluating theproperty’s maintenance and legal compliance. Diversify your portfolio strategically to spread risks.

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A Complete Guide to Renting Out Your House

Bay Property Management Group

Lease Agreement: You also should create a lease agreement. Lease agreements are legal contracts that outline expectations, rights, and requirements between the property owner and tenant. Review Lease Agreements and Policies: At this point, you must review your lease.

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5 Creative Ways to Get Bad Tenants Out

American Apartment Owners Association

Ensure Compliance with Legal Standards If your tenant engages in illegal activity, it creates a strong basis for eviction, helping you regain control of your property more quickly. Share the lease violation notices and explain their consequences. Strengthen your position by consistently enforcing the lease agreement.

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