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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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Tips to Minimize Tenant Turnover

American Apartment Owners Association

In the competitive world of property management, tenant turnover can be a significant drain on resources and profitability. The costs associated with vacant units, marketing to new tenants, and preparing properties for new occupants can quickly add up.

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Ask Landlord Hank: If Heater Goes Out in My Rental, Should I Give Tenants Credit While Awaiting Repair?

Rental Housing Journal

If the heater goes out in my rental should I give tenants credit while awaiting the repair is the question this week for Ask Landlord Hank. If you provided or if the tenants had space heaters and could remain comfortable that way then I wouldn’t do anything, unless they complain or ask, and then I would consider their request.

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How To Calculate A Vacancy Rate? A Guide for Landlords

Bay Property Management Group

Several Factors Influence Vacancy Rates – Population growth, rental pricing, and the local job market play key roles in determining how easily a property can attract tenants. Proactive management, market research, and tenant-focused practices help keep occupancy rates high and rental income steady.

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How to Become a Tiny House Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

AvalonBay has added about 50 ADUs into some of its California communities.The average 425-square-foot studios and junior one-bedroom units generate rent between $4 and $8 per square foot. On average, the units have been rented out within 30 days and there have been minimal concerns from existing tenants.

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What Is Vacancy Loss & How to Calculate It

Bay Property Management Group

Vacancy loss is themoney a landlord loses when rental units remain unoccupied. While its often seen in a negative light, experienced property managers in Baltimore view it as more than just lost incomeit also represents potential earnings you could gain once the units are occupied. That makes it even harder to attract renters.

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The Ultimate Move-In Checklist for Property Managers

Buildium

Moving into a new rental property can be an exciting experience for tenants, but it can also be stressful. Coordinating the move, getting the keys, signing the lease, and making sure the unit is in good shape before move-in are all high priorities. What Is a Move-In Checklist? Why Is a Move-In Checklist Important?