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A Safer Home: How Landlords Can Protect their Properties as Insurance Costs Rise

American Apartment Owners Association

Vice President & Branch Owner at All Solutions Insurance As property insurance costs inch up with inflation and rising maintenance costs, landlords are finding comprehensive and affordable insurance coverage increasingly difficult to secure and retain. By Seeta Bhandari, Sr. How much dwelling coverage do you need?

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Top 10 property management tax deductions for 2025

Buildium

Under IRS regulations, any personal property you buy for your business that costs less than $200 is deductible as materials and supplies. Insurance Deductions Insurance you buy just for your business is deductiblefor example, business liability insurance or insurance for business property.

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6 Property Management Tax Mistakes: Are You Making Them?

Buildium

Insurance Insurance you buy for your business, such as business liability or property insurance. If you have a home office, you can deduct some of your homeowner’s insurance. This deduction is scheduled to end on Jan. 1, 2026 (but it could be extended) and is not available to employees.

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What Are the Legal Requirements for Listing a Property on Airbnb?

AirKeeper

Australia’s short-term rental landscape is evolving, with new regulations frequently introduced to address housing availability, community standards, and market fairness. Navigating these regulations is crucial to avoid fines, penalties, or disruptions that could impact rental income.

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Marketing an HOA management company: What to focus on plus 8 strategies to keep and win clients

Buildium

From interviewing every candidate to managing invoices and overseeing insurance compliance, its no wonder why many board members want to put this task on a community managers to-do list. 7 Insurance Services Over the past few years, insurance has become a very costly line item for HOA boards.

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How to Keep Your Tenants Safe

American Apartment Owners Association

Standards of habitability include a tenants ability to regulate and maintain a safe and comfortable home temperature. For example, they must guarantee that it does not contain lead-based paint, asbestos, mold or other dangerous environmental toxins and install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in each unit according to local regulations.

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Vrbo Host Insurance 101: Coverage, Exclusions, and How to Claim

Zeevou

Vrbo Host Insurance offers valuable coverage for unexpected incidents, such as guest injuries, giving you peace of mind with every booking. In this article, well explore what Vrbo Insurance covers, common exclusions, and how to file a claim if the unexpected happens. What Is Vrbo Host Insurance?