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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. This can lead to tenants pushing boundaries—whether it’s paying rent late, violating the lease terms, or making unreasonable maintenance requests.

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Understanding a Rent Increase Notice and the Importance of Compliance

American Apartment Owners Association

Increased insurance premiums, taxes and/or utilities. The ins and outs of a rent increase notice Generally, a landlord can raise a units rent price with a new lease agreement, if they give proper notice. Remember, a year-long lease has different requirements from a month-to-month lease.

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Understanding a Rent Increase Notice and the Importance of Compliance

American Apartment Owners Association

Increased insurance premiums, taxes and/or utilities. The ins and outs of a rent increase notice Generally, a landlord can raise a units rent price with a new lease agreement, if they give proper notice. Remember, a year-long lease has different requirements from a month-to-month lease.

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Top Tips for Managing Multi-Family Rentals Efficiently

Bay Property Management Group

Still, there are a few things you can keep in mind as you deal with these changes: Lease agreements : As a landlord, make sure you clearly outline expectations and responsibilities in the agreement such as maintenance duties, utility bills, pet regulations, and explicit terms for ending a lease.

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Why and How to Evict a Tenant

American Apartment Owners Association

in a rental unit. Violating community health and safety standards: Letting a rental property get so dirty it attracts rodents or insects, which may make other tenants feel unsafe. Staying on premises after the lease has expired: When the lease is up, so is the tenants time living at your property.

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Why and How to Evict a Tenant

American Apartment Owners Association

in a rental unit. Violating community health and safety standards: Letting a rental property get so dirty it attracts rodents or insects, which may make other tenants feel unsafe. Staying on premises after the lease has expired: When the lease is up, so is the tenants time living at your property.

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Landlord's Guide to Handling Abandoned Property Efficiently

Authority Property Management

Utilities disconnected or unpaid. Include clear clauses in your lease agreements regarding the handling of abandoned property. Conduct regular property inspections to stay informed about the condition of your rental units. Some common indicators include: Unpaid rent and no communication from the tenant.