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Are Utilities Included in the Rent, Explained

Bay Property Management Group

Rent prices are always changing, and having utilities included might seem like an easy way to keep things simple. But are utilities included in rent? Main Takeaways To know if utilities are included in the rent, your answer is simple: look at your lease (and local laws). Read below to learn more.

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What is a Duplex?: A Guide for Real Estate Beginners

Bay Property Management Group

Separate Utilities: Many times, each unit can have its own utility meters for water, electricity, and gas. Since each unit has separate utilities, tenants are only responsible for paying for their own usage. They give you just slightly more work to juggle than a single-family home, but not as much as a traditional apartment.

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Who Should Pay Rental Utilities, the Renter or Landlord?

Florida Property Management

Florida rental properties are all different, and landlords are free to decide whether they will pay for the utilities in an investment home or whether their tenants will be responsible for those costs. With multi-family properties, things are a little different. Let’s take a closer look at what this means.

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The Property Manager’s Guide to Rental Property Laundry

Lula

I only mean to demonstrate that laundry is important to every potential tenant who comes your way, and therefore it is something all landlords should carefully consider. For those of you who manage single-family homes, hang on! We’ll get to you a little later.)

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Don’t Get Scammed: Know About the Fair Housing Act 

American Apartment Owners Association

Under the Fair Housing Act, the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program isa federal program that helps low-income individuals, families, and seniors find housing in the private market. A current scam targets landlords rather than renters. Someone calls a small landlord and asks them if they accept Section 8 vouchers.

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Don’t Get Scammed: Know About the Fair Housing Act 

American Apartment Owners Association

Under the Fair Housing Act, the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program isa federal program that helps low-income individuals, families, and seniors find housing in the private market. A current scam targets landlords rather than renters. Someone calls a small landlord and asks them if they accept Section 8 vouchers.

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HVAC Preventative Maintenance for Single-Family Rental Properties

Lula

In this article, we’ll explore the significant benefits of regular HVAC maintenance for single-family rental properties and provide a few statistics that highlight the impact. The HVAC systems in single-family homes are often used heavily, especially in extreme weather conditions.