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Watch Out For Mold This Summer
According to Nolo.com mold is becoming a growing concern for landlords and tenants around the country. In fact, tenants have won...


Most Important Features of a Profitable Rental Property
With the start of your new year you may be looking to expand your rental property portfolio. You may think more rental properties mean...


Tips to Keeping Your Roof Maintained
Roofs are one of the most important parts of your rental property. Roofing keeps your apartment from getting damaged from outside wind,...


Renters are Paying More for Less
CNN recently reported that in 2016 apartments entering the rental market are 8% smaller than they were 10 years ago. Currently the...


Landlords Lead Responsibility
There has been recent widespread publicity about the dangers of lead as a result of the Flint Water crisis. One of the reasons why the...


New HUD Guide Line on Use of Criminal Records for Tenant Screening
On April 4th, 2016, The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released a guidance memo on how landlords can use arrest and...


Do Your Tenants Understand Grace Periods and Rent Due Dates?
It can be very frustrating to landlords when they do not receive rent by the first of the month. Like any business owners, landlords have...


What is the Landlord’s Liability for Tenant’s Pets?
According to Nolo many landlords are reluctant to allow pets to live in their rentals because of the potential liability that they may...


Tips for Helping Your Older Apartment Stay Competitive
Apartment construction is at an all-time high. There are more than half a million new units being built across the country which is twice...


Selling Your Rental Property with a Tenant Living Inside
There may be several reasons why a landlord may decide to sell his or her rental property. Some landlords may want to gain capital to...


When Can You Raise Rent?
Rent increases are a natural part of being a landlord and a tenant. If your building falls under rent control rules then when you can...


Questions You Cannot Ask Prospective Tenants
When tenants choose not to renew their lease it begins a stressful, time consuming and potentially expensive process for their current...


Avoid These Common Landlord Mistakes
Whether you’re a new landlord that is learning the business or an experienced landlord that has a lot on your plate it is important to...


Tenant’s Responsibilities to Repair and Maintain a Rental Property
Landlords and property managers are not the only ones that are responsible for maintaining a rental property. While larger maintenance...


Rents in Manhattan Finally Go Down
After two years rent in Manhattan has finally dropped. In March the median rental price in Manhattan dropped by 2.8% compared to the...


Protect Your Property against a Burglary
In the United States there are over 2 million home burglaries reported each year and renters are just as likely to be victims of a...


Rent’s Set to Rise Next Year According to Property Managers
CNBC reported, based on a survey done on rent.com, that in the 12 months preceding this past October 88 percent of property managers...


How Much Are You Saving on Heating?
Property Managers and landlords across the country are having significant heating cost savings this year. Both record warmth and lower...


Property Management System Helping You Prepare for Tax Season
As 2015 comes to an end it signals individuals around the country to get ready for tax season. Tax refunds or penalties can determine...


What Not to Do When Evicting a Tenant
Evicting a Tenant can be the most expensive, frustrating and time consuming process that landlords face. One of the most common reasons...
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