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Property maintenance management workflows 101: Setting up a system that meets your maintenance needs

Buildium

Its no secret that rental maintenance requires careful coordination with tenants, vendors, and owners. She shared the three most important property maintenance management workflows every property manager should follow and how to implement them. Start by documenting how youre currently handling property maintenance.

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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. So, be careful.

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HOA maintenance schedules: How to stay organized and keep residents happy

Buildium

In any homeowners association (HOA), maintenance goes beyond mowing lawns or cleaning sidewalksits about creating a community that feels safe, cared for, and well-managed. Thats why buttoned-up HOA maintenance scheduling is important. Each type of maintenance requires a different scheduling approach.

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Rental property maintenance software for landlords

Buildium

If youre renting out your property, its only a matter of time before youll need to make an emergency repair, conduct a routine inspection, or invest in preventative maintenance. Because maintenance is such an important and constant responsibility for landlords, it pays to have software that can help lighten the load.

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What Utilities Are Included in Rent: A Guide for Tenants

Bay Property Management Group

When people set up their monthly budget, rent is usually the #1 priority, followed by utilities. But sometimes, utility costs can pile up fast and throw off your entire budget. That’s why some landlords bundle certain utilities with the rent. Still, what utilities are included in the rent, exactly?

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5 Maintenance Areas to Improve Your NOI

Appfolio

Property maintenance and utilities represent some of the largest, most difficult-to-control hard costs at your properties. When managed with outdated.

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Don’t get caught off-guard: Forecasting tips for on-time, on-budget rental property maintenance

Buildium

Whether you’re new to forecasting rental property maintenance costs or simply looking to improve, this guide has you covered. Property Condition: A property’s maintenance history plays a big role in its repair needs. If your properties are in a hurricane-prone area, for instance, they may require regular storm-prep maintenance.