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What Is A Lease Violation and How To Prevent Them

Bay Property Management Group

But sometimes, without even realizing it, you might break a lease rule that could get you in trouble or, worse, evicted. So, what is a lease violation, and how can you avoid making one? What Is a Lease Violation? A lease violation occurs when a tenant doesnt follow the lease terms they agreed to.

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How to Become a Tiny House Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

Small homes = big profits Leasing tiny homes is one of the latest trends in the rental business. 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. All of your policies need to be incorporated into your lease.

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How Extensive Are Background Checks for Apartments?

Bay Property Management Group

So, for this report, they’ll check your previous addresses, payment history, lease terms, and reasons for leaving. When landlords look at your rental history report, they want to make sure you have been able to take care of the property, follow the lease, and coexist peacefully with your neighbors. But what are they?

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Property managers’ revenue may be growing more than they think [The Lookout]

Buildium

First: Leasing has become less profitable, with renters moving less often than they have in previous years. However, two of these services are those that property managers tell us are generating less revenue for them due to decreased transaction volume, so thats definitely something to consider.

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3 Steps For Dealing With Tenants And Frozen Pipes

Rental Housing Journal

3 Time to call the professionals If you suspect that there is a bigger problem than the frozen pipes that can be fixed with a little heating, it is definitely advised for property managers to call in professional plumbers. They will have the right tools to assess the frozen pipes and determine whether they should be thawed or repaired.

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Are Utilities Included in the Rent, Explained

Bay Property Management Group

Main Takeaways To know if utilities are included in the rent, your answer is simple: look at your lease (and local laws). How to Verify If Utilities Are Included in Rent on Your Lease To verify if utilities are included in your rent, there’s one definitive place you should look: your lease. It’s a staple.

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What Is Phrogging in Real Estate?

Bay Property Management Group

In that case, it’s definitely important to check out the attics, basements, and even empty units. They might be secretly living there, even between leases. And yes, its definitely illegal. Make sure your lease clearly addresses unauthorized occupants. It could be someone sneaking in and out. Is Phrogging a Crime?