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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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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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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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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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Your Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding Landlord Entry, Privacy, and More in Your Rental Home

Authority Property Management

First and foremost, it's essential to recognize that tenants have a right to privacy within their rental unit. They must provide reasonable notice before entering the rental unit , typically 24 to 48 hours in advance, except in cases of emergency or abandonment of property.

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Do I need landlord liability insurance? key benefits and tips for adequate coverage

MRI Software

This can result in stronger tenant relationships and longer lease agreements. Consulting with an insurance expert can provide personalized advice to help you make an informed decision. Rental units with frequent tenant turnover may pose higher risks of accidental damage or legal disputes.