Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 13, 2025

Have you ever wondered how to quickly assess whether a tenant can afford your rental property? The rent-to-income ratio is a simple, yet powerful, tool that helps landlords gauge financial stability before signing a lease. This quick calculation gives landlords a clear picture of whether the tenant can afford the rent.

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Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

As a landlord, attracting reliable tenants is one of the most important aspects of managing your rental property. The rental market is competitive, and filling vacancies quickly while attracting high-quality tenants can be a challenge. Income level: Is your property suitable for middle-income earners or higher-end tenants?

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American Apartment Owners Association

MARCH 20, 2025

AB 2747 is a California rent law designed to make Rent Reporting more accessible, helping Renters build credit while setting clear guidelines for Landlords. For Landlords, offeringRent Reportingcan encourage on-time payments and attract responsible Tenants. This information must include: The cost to the Tenant, if any.

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American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 13, 2025

A Positive Response Amid the Chaos: Ratner Property Management While some landlords have capitalized on the crisis, others are stepping up to support their communities. Palmer explained how Ratner is working with property owners and landlords across Los Angeles County to offer discounted move-in fees to displaced families.

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American Apartment Owners Association

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Property management software (PMS) has become a must- have for landlords who want to streamline operations, manage their tenants, and maintain organized finances. For 2025, the top software choice for landlords who need a simple, effective, and inexpensive solution is Innago.

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Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

This can become overwhelming, especially for landlords who own multiple properties or those without a background in accounting. Rental property accounting software offers landlords a practical way to handle these financial tasks. Simplified Tax Preparation: Filing taxes as a landlord can be time-consuming and complex.

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Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

And can a landlord break a rent-to-own contract? Responsibilities as a Tenant: Unlike a regular rental, you might be in charge of maintenance and repairs. So, as a tenant get ready to take on some homeowner duties while you’re renting. Can a Landlord Break a Rent-to-own Contract? But its not always that simple.

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Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

More importantly, what factors influence it, and how can you avoid common mistakes that many landlords make? Monitoring this metric helps landlords assess their propertys competitiveness and make strategic adjustments. Landlords should stay informed about market trends and set competitive rent prices to minimize vacancies.

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Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Now you’re wondering: How long does a landlord have to replace a refrigerator and other appliances? In turn, your laws will outline how long your landlord has to handle an emergency. How Long Does a Landlord Have to Replace a Refrigerator? Also, it should state how long the landlord has for such repairs in the lease.

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Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 17, 2025

In this guide, well walk you through everything you need to know: what a lease renewal is, when to do it, the benefits and drawbacks, how to negotiate better terms, and your legal rights as a tenant. Highlight your value as a tenant by mentioning your reliability and good record. After all, your landlord wants your continued business.

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Buildium

MARCH 19, 2025

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. Rental income includes all the payments you receive from tenants. This is common for landlords, as rental income often isn’t subject to withholding.

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Rental Housing Journal

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

If the heater goes out in my rental should I give tenants credit while awaiting the repair is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. If you provided or if the tenants had space heaters and could remain comfortable that way then I wouldn’t do anything, unless they complain or ask, and then I would consider their request.

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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. Then, before you leave, both you and your landlord will typically schedule a move-out inspection. If not, they cannot push it on you.

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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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Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

That’s why some landlords bundle certain utilities with the rent. In most cases, landlords who include utilities in the rent will clearly mention so in their listing with phrases like utilities included. Since its a fixed service local municipalities provide, landlords usually incorporate it into rent payments.

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American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 27, 2025

These factors can affect a propertys value and its appeal to tenants. That means that if one tenant moves out, you will still receive income from the other tenants. Taking your time and doing your due diligence when considering a particular investment property will always be a crucial step. Get started by viewing .

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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? What the Law Says About Visitors in Rental Properties As a tenant, your rental is your home. However, for the landlord, its also their investment.

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Real Property Management Evertrust

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Who is responsible for this task – you or your tenant?  Yet, for single-family rental homes, many owners and landlords can delegate the task of snow removal to the tenant. These conditions can be applicable in various scenarios, particularly if your tenant already handles yard maintenance and other simple activities.

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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. After all, youre managing tenants, maintaining the property, and, of course, getting income.

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American Apartment Owners Association

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The signing of a rental lease agreement represents an expectation of trust between a landlord and a tenant. Just as you are placing your faith in a new tenant to pay their rent on time and respect your property, they are placing their trust in you that you will keep them safe while providing them with a habitable home.

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Osprey Property Management

AUGUST 6, 2024

Being a rental property owner or landlord has its undeniable perks — the potential for a healthy ROI, a diversification of your asset portfolio, and the satisfaction of providing quality housing being just a few. However, with these perks come risks, and perhaps the biggest issue is the tenant who isn't as they seem.

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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. Need Legal Help? Ask unlimited questions.

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Buildium

APRIL 3, 2025

From renters wanting to embrace technology throughout their property search and leasing process to property managers finding ways to increase tenant retention in light of renters dwindling financial health, this post will provide key insights on what you can do to keep growing. Allow prospective tenants to apply online directly from listings.

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Rental Housing Journal

JANUARY 27, 2025

Here are 3 steps to help deal with tenants and frozen pipes and hopefully avoid the problem in your rentals and the maintenance calls that can result this winter from Keepe. 1 The preventative methods for tenants and frozen pipes There are several things that property managers should do to prevent pipes from freezing in their rentals.

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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. Offer a Financial Incentive At times, a tenant may need to vacate for various reasons.

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Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 25, 2025

Here are 4 things landlords should consider with ICE (Immigration and Customers Enforcement) comes to your rental property from an Arizona landlord-tenant attorney. By Denise Holliday What are landlords supposed to do if and when ICE (Immigrations and Customs Enforcement) arrives at your rental property?

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Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 3, 2025

While its not legally required, many experienced and tenant-focused property management companies in Philadelphia may require it for their rentals. That’s for the landlord to worry about. This article will answer all those questions. Let’s get started. What Is Renters’ Liability Insurance? Thats on you.

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Rental Housing Journal

APRIL 8, 2025

The Georgia legislature has passed a bill requiring out-of-state landlords to employ at least one in-state staffer to handle tenant complaints, according to reports. The bill, House Bill 399 , is headed to Governor Brian Kemp for signature.

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Rental Choice

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Credit checks are handy screening tools that provide landlords with more insight into the tenant’s financial history and responsibility. What does a landlord look for in a credit check? Should tenants have a certain credit score or history to find a place? What Does a Landlord Look for in a Credit Check?

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Real Property Associates

MARCH 25, 2025

Tenant retention is one of the biggest challenges Seattle landlords face. The rental market is competitive, and tenants expect modern conveniences that enhance their living experience. Losing tenants means increased vacancy rates, higher turnover costs, and the hassle of finding new renters.

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Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 3, 2025

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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Bay Property Management Group

JANUARY 19, 2025

In other words, the tenant could pay a prorated rent, an amount that reflects the number of days you’ve lived in the rental. In simplest terms, prorated rent generally refers to a rent amount the landlord adjusts according to how many days you’ve lived in an apartment. Furthermore, it can foster tenant loyalty.

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Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 25, 2025

As a landlord, your biggest priority is protecting your propertyand your income. Renting to tenants who can reliably pay on time, every time. Verifying income helps you find tenants who are financially stable and trustworthy. And the best way you can figure that out is verifying your prospective tenants’ income.

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Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 4, 2025

For investors looking to build without spending millions on land, or landlords who want a more passive investment, this kind of lease could be the golden ticket. Ground leases let tenants develop land without owning it, offering benefits like lower upfront costs but posing risks such as rising rent and loss of improvements.

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Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 10, 2025

Oregon lawmakers are considering a bill to make it illegal for landlords to inquire about a potential renters immigration status, according to Oregonlive.com. The bill would also prohibit landlords from denying to rent a home or apartment to a tenant based on the landlords perception of their immigration status.

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Genuine Property Management

OCTOBER 6, 2024

One never knows when a current tenant will decide to leave, and it has to be shown again for potential new residents. The last thing a landlord wants to discover is damage from cigarette and marijuana smoking. Every owner of a rental property wants to keep it as clean and livable as possible.

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American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In the competitive world of property management, tenant turnover can be a significant drain on resources and profitability. The costs associated with vacant units, marketing to new tenants, and preparing properties for new occupants can quickly add up.

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