Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

But, at the end of the day, can a landlord charge a cleaning fee after you move out? Main Takeaways Yes, a landlord can charge a cleaning fee after you move out–with asterisks. Main Takeaways Yes, a landlord can charge a cleaning fee after you move out–with asterisks. If not, they cannot push it on you.

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Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Imagine going through the long process of renting a place, only to find out your landlord has policies about who can visit. So, can a landlord tell you who can be at your house? However, for the landlord, its also their investment. Can a landlord tell you who can be at your house because of this? Its a tricky situation.

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American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 29, 2025

Why Rental Property Accounting Software is Important for Landlords Before you can understand why real estate accounting software is important, you must first understand what it is. But which option is the best landlord accounting software for you? So, what is property management accounting software and why should you use it?

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American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Have you ever encountered challenges with a lease violation? Lease violations are common situations that can impact both homeowners and residents. In this article, you will find the most common lease violation types. Dive into the details of lease violations and how to resolve them smoothly and successfully!

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Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 3, 2025

You may have missed a rent payment or violated your lease, and now the issue has escalated. 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.

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Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 28, 2025

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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RL Property Management

MARCH 25, 2025

If youre a DIY landlord trying to save time or cut corners, heres some advice: DONT. Because even small screening and lease agreement mistakes can cost you thousands in lost rent, legal fees, and property damage, not to mention time, stress, and lost sleep. This is where many landlords slip. Then someone messages you.

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American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A landlord cannot let themselves into a tenants property without prior notice, except in emergencies. Generally, landlords must provide at least 24 hours notice before entering, respecting tenants privacy and adhering to specific state laws regarding entry reasons and times. Privacy Both landlords and tenants have the right to privacy.

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MRI Software

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Lease audits play a crucial role in ensuring accuracy and efficiency in multifamily property management. They help landlords uncover discrepancies, verify compliance with lease terms, and maintain better financial control over their property. What is the purpose of lease audits?

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Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 26, 2025

Many landlords ask, ‘is rental income taxable?’ In this article, we’ll cover the core tax tips every landlord should knowfrom what counts as rental income to how to track your expenses and deductions. So, not everything you receive as a landlord is taxedit depends on how you use it.

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Beach Front Property Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

A clear and comprehensive landlord-resident lease agreement is the best way to prevent misunderstandings. Why Are Lease Clauses for Landlords Required Clear communication is essential in any business, and a well-written contract removes uncertainty. A lease ends after a specific term (usually a year).

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Buildium

MARCH 3, 2025

Coordinating the move, getting the keys, signing the lease, and making sure the unit is in good shape before move-in are all high priorities. A move-in checklist documents the steps that should be taken before a new tenant moves into the property. What Is a Move-In Checklist? What Steps Should Be Included in a Move-In Checklist?

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Real Property Management Evertrust

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Yet, for single-family rental homes, many owners and landlords can delegate the task of snow removal to the tenant. Lease Documents Most single-family rental property owners require their tenants to handle snow removal. On the other hand, if you plan to provide snow removal, include it in the lease as well.

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Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Thats why landlords often ask for pet depositsto protect their property in the event Fido goes a little too far. Pet deposits are basically a landlord’s safety net, a form of informal “insurance.” Once the dust settles and your lease has finished, are pet deposits refundable? But are pet deposits refundable?

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American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 9, 2024

In property management, landlords often face the challenge of managing difficult tenants who refuse to leave. Each tenant situation is unique, and exploring strategies that have worked for other landlords can provide valuable insights. Offering to help make their move easier boosts the likelihood of agreeing to a shorter lease term.

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Bay Property Management Group

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Are you thinking of ending your lease contract early? Can you cancel a lease without facing unexpected costs? While canceling a lease can lead to challenges, the proper steps and guidance can help you navigate the process with minimal hassle. Proper documentation and communication are essential in all cases.

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BetterWho

APRIL 24, 2025

This includes handling lease agreements, rent collection, maintenance requests, communication, and conflict resolution. This includes compliance with landlord-tenant laws, timely repairs, rent collection, and good communication. What Is the Meaning of Tenant Management? What Is the Hardest Part of Property Management?

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Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 2, 2025

Most landlords worry about chasing late rent, getting repairs done, or dealing with difficult tenants. How to Handle It : Check for evidence, document everything, and contact authorities if you suspect phrogging. They might be secretly living there, even between leases. Believe it or not, this strange situation has a name.

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Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

As a landlord, you need to be prepared. In this case, you should document all the evidence as to why the incident was not your fault. Thats why, as a landlord, its a best practice to encourage your tenants to have insurance. What happens if someone gets hurt on your rental property? Instead, they might be the ones at fault.

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Bay Property Management Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

There are all kinds of reasons why someone would need to break their lease. How can you break your lease without penalty? For example, you can find the Consumer Guide to Tenant and Landlord Rights from the Pennsylvania Attorney General a helpful guide for those in Philadelphia and nearby. Life gets in the way, right?

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American Apartment Owners Association

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Negotiating rent prices can be tough for a landlord. As a landlord, you might be opposed to the idea at first. While at times it might be a landlords market, there are other times when the ball will be in the renters court. Need a Lease Agreement? Access 150+ state-specific legal landlord forms, including a lease.

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Authority Property Management

MARCH 7, 2025

In California, landlords can sell a property even if it has an active lease. In most cases, the lease agreement dictates what happens next: Fixed-Term Lease: If your tenant has a lease with a set end date (such as a one-year lease), the new owner must honor it. But is it possible? The short answer yes!

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American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

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. It will help landlords and property managers make informed decisions about who to rent to. All applicants over the age of 18 must be on the lease and should be screened.

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Bay Property Management Group

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Unfortunately, you may face penalties for breaking a lease. As such, weve mapped out what those consequences entail, how to possibly reduce them, and instances when you can break a lease without a penalty altogether. What Are the Penalties for Breaking a Lease? Commonly, landlords ask for around 2 months of rent.

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Muldoon Associates

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

What does it take to become a stress-free landlord? How can you not feel a little bit stressed when youre leasing, managing, and maintaining a Colorado Springs rental property ? If you’re looking to automate leasing and modernize your property management approach, this is a good way to start. Maybe it seems impossible.

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Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 25, 2025

As a landlord, your biggest priority is protecting your propertyand your income. In this guide, well walk you through how apartments verify income, and the best strategies landlords use to make smart leasing decisions. To do this, you should review your pay stubs, tax documents, and bank statements.

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Buildium

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

How to Free Up the Time and Resources to Provide Better Service Before you dive into offering custom services to landlords and board members, its important to create space in your busy schedule. Do they want to receive copies of important documents online or in the mail? How would they prefer for those documents to be delivered?

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Real Property Management Evertrust

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Becoming a landlord can be a great investment, but it’s not without its challenges. New landlords often face a steep learning curve, especially when it comes to managing tenants, maintaining property, and navigating legal requirements. Here are the top five mistakes new landlords make—and how you can avoid them.

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Beach Front Property Management

MARCH 12, 2025

Californias real estate landscape is changing with new laws taking effect in 2025, impacting landlords, developers, property owners, and investors. New Laws in California 2025 Californias 2025 real estate laws introduce key changes affecting landlords, investors, and developers. Here is the list of laws in California 2025: 1.

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Bay Property Management Group

DECEMBER 2, 2024

If you have an unresponsive landlord who’s not responding to your complaints, you have tools you can use to solve this challenge. Read below to learn when your landlord is liable for repairs, what you can do to keep them accountable, and more. How Long Can a Landlord Ignore You? When Does an Unresponsive Landlord Break the Law?

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RL Property Management

MARCH 20, 2025

Traditional Property Management Pricing Most property management companies charge at least two types of fees: a leasing fee and a monthly management fee. The leasing fee is usually 50-100% of the first months rent , which means property owners pay hundredsif not thousandsupfront just to get a resident in place.

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Authority Property Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Understanding SB 1051: A Guide for Landlords on Supporting Tenant Safety and Compliance. What California Landlords Should Know About the New Lock-Change Law for Victims of Abuse Alright, California landlords, buckle up! Landlords Now Cover the Cost of Lock Changes First up, the money question. 1051 text here.

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Real Property Management Choice

AUGUST 2, 2015

As a landlord, if you haven’t given much thought to the documents you keep—and those you discard—you risk being unable to defend your position in a dispute or pursue the tenant to collect damages in the event that becomes necessary. LEASE AND ADDENDUMS The lease is obvious. PAYMENT RECORDS Did the tenant pay?

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American Apartment Owners Association

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Theres only one way to find out the answer to these very important questions: the AAOA Landlord Verification. This application contains spaces for three past landlords and their contact information, dates of occupancy, monthly rent and reason for moving. What can be learned from a Landlord Verification? Did they keep it clean?

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American Apartment Owners Association

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Theres only one way to find out the answer to these very important questions: the AAOA Landlord Verification. This application contains spaces for three past landlords and their contact information, dates of occupancy, monthly rent and reason for moving. What can be learned from a Landlord Verification? Did they keep it clean?

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Real Property Management Enterprises

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

However, for single-family rental homes, most owners and landlords can distribute the task of snow removal to the tenant. Lease Documents Most single-family rental property owners expect their tenants to handle snow removal. Alternatively, if you plan to provide snow removal, include that in the lease as well.

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Real Property Management Evertrust

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Becoming a landlord is often seen as a great investment opportunity, but managing tenants , especially difficult ones, can quickly turn your dream into a nightmare. For new landlords, navigating tenant conflicts and understanding when and how to enforce eviction procedures can be especially tricky. Common Mistakes New Landlords Make 1.

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