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Renting to College Students – Lease Agreement Terms & Tips

Bay Property Management Group

There is a big demographic that many people come across when renting housing: college students. As a landlord or owner, what are the considerations when renting to college students, lease agreement addendums and terms to consider, and general ramifications of renting to this group? It doesn’t entirely.

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Understanding a Rent Increase Notice and the Importance of Compliance

American Apartment Owners Association

Part of being a rental property owner or manager is understanding the local and state rent increase laws. A rent increase is a consistent responsibility for every landlord, but there are reasons beyond rent regulations and compliance to understand the process and reasons behind it. What causes rent to increase?

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How to Keep Your Tenants Safe

American Apartment Owners Association

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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Top 5 Mistakes New Landlords Make and How to Avoid Them

Real Property Management Evertrust

Failing to Properly Screen Tenants The Mistake: Many new landlords are so eager to fill their rental units that they skip or rush through tenant screening. While trusting your instincts is important, not screening tenants thoroughly can lead to issues like late rent payments, property damage, or even legal disputes.

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Your Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding Landlord Entry, Privacy, and More in Your Rental Home

Authority Property Management

In renting a home, it's crucial for both landlords and tenants to understand their respective rights and responsibilities, particularly when it comes to landlord entry and privacy. First and foremost, it's essential to recognize that tenants have a right to privacy within their rental unit.

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Why and How to Evict a Tenant

American Apartment Owners Association

Unpaid rent is the primary reason to evict a tenant. However, you cannot ask them to pack their bags at a moments notice because you did not receive their rent payment. A formal written pay rent or quit (move out) notice will serve as your tenants heads up. in a rental unit. When should you evict a tenant?

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Top Tips for Managing Multi-Family Rentals Efficiently

Bay Property Management Group

High vacancy rates, on the other hand, can happen because of considerations like high rent prices, poor property conditions, or lack of desirable amenities. So, you should find a sweet spot to retain tenants and keep the units occupied. Timely Rental Payment : Late payments have been a real issue in the rental business.