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How to Become a Tiny House Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

Whichever dcor you choose, tiny homes by definition are less expensive to build and decorate, making it easier to afford higher quality furnishings and hardware. Do your due diligence, learn local regulations, market it wisely and you, too, can be a tiny house landlord.

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Can You Charge A Pet Deposit or Pet Fee For Assistance Animals?

American Apartment Owners Association

This question often confronts landlords as they deal with the legal landscape concerning the rights of residents with disabilities. In the following article, we will explore whether landlords can legally impose a pet deposit for assistance animals and discuss the legal framework that safeguards these vital companions.

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Tax accounting for rental property management: What landlords should know

Buildium

If youre a landlord, understanding tax accounting for rental property is a surefire way to get save bookkeeping time while getting most return for your investment. Heres a quick breakdown of those definitions. This is common for landlords, as rental income often isn’t subject to withholding. What Counts as Rental Income?

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Finding the Perfect Multifamily Property

American Apartment Owners Association

Vacancy rates Before you purchase a multifamily property, be sure to investigate the current vacancy rate in the building and the surrounding area to assess tenant turnover and potential rental income stability.Multifamily homes by definition have multiple units and therefore, separate income sources.

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What Can Void a Notice to Quit in PA?

Bay Property Management Group

Your landlord has served you with a notice to quit, and you don’t know what in the world you should do. So, in this article, well break down what a notice to quit in PA is, when landlords can issue one, and what happens after its served. The Notice Has Errors: If the landlord’s notice has mistakes, it may be unenforceable.

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How Extensive Are Background Checks for Apartments?

Bay Property Management Group

Landlords and property managers use them to decide who gets approved, but what exactly are they looking for? In this guide, we’ll break down how apartment background checks work, why theyre important, and what landlords check before they hand over the keys. Lets dive in! How Extensive Are Background Checks for Apartments?

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What Rights Do Tenants Have Without a Lease in D.C.?

Bay Property Management Group

From understanding tenants at will to knowing how eviction protections and security deposits work, well walk you through the key rights every landlord should know even without anything in writing. Landlords must follow formal eviction procedures and security deposit rules, but disputes can be harder to resolve without written lease terms.

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