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11 Steps to Take Before and During Leasing Season to Maximize Profit and Efficiency

Appfolio

In the residential leasing world, May through September are known as leasing season—with July and August typically seeing the most volume. To make the most of leasing season, property managers, leasing teams, and marketing managers need to be ready for increased demand and commit resources to encourage lease renewals.

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What Can Void a Notice to Quit in PA?

Bay Property Management Group

You may have missed a rent payment or violated your lease, and now the issue has escalated. Main Takeaways Here’s what can void a notice to quit in PA: Improper Delivery or Notice Errors A notice must be personally delivered or posted at the rental unit. Providing the wrong timeframe can void the notice.

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Renting to College Students – Lease Agreement Terms & Tips

Bay Property Management Group

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? Renting to College Students Lease Agreement Terms to Consider – We will outline a few common lease terms that you might consider in this situation.

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What Is a Co-Applicant in a Rental?

Bay Property Management Group

In this article, well break down what being a co-applicant really means, how its different from a co-signer, what the landlord looks for, and the good (and not-so-good) things you need to know before you sign that lease with someone. They share responsibility for fulfilling the lease terms. Main Takeaways What is a co-applicant?

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Occupancy Limits and Fair Housing Compliance

American Apartment Owners Association

The Importance of Occupancy Limits Occupancy limits are established to maintain safety standards and prevent overcrowding in rental units. Need a Lease Agreement? Access 150+ state-specific legal landlord forms, including a lease. The following considerations will help guide enforcement in a fair and compliant manner: 1.

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What Is KPI in Property Management?

BetterWho

KPIs Give You: Clarity on performance across departments (leasing, maintenance, accounting, etc.) Occupancy Rate This tells you how many of your rental units are currently leased. A low occupancy rate may mean issues with leasing agents, marketing, or tenant retention.

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How to Become a Tiny House Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

Although many people consider a house up to 600 square feet to be a tiny home, the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) Appendix AQ, stated that tiny houses are dwelling units measuring 400 square feet (37 m 2 ) or less in floor area, excluding lofts. All of your policies need to be incorporated into your lease.

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