Property Management Resources

If you’re an owner of rental real estate, it’s likely you’ll at some point have families with children living on your property. Some property owners might be concerned about the possible damage that children are more likely to cause. Under the Fair Housing Act, you are not allowed to discriminate against applicants based on the…

Every property owner wants to keep their rentals looking the best. However, that can be difficult for properties that are old and out of date. Plus, you may not be able to hand over an arm and a leg to pay for the updates often needed to get attention in renting out your property. And the good news…

Being a property owner comes with its unique set of legal risks. Even if a tenant seems content and without complaints while living on your property, you could be shocked to find out you’ve been served months after move out. To avoid these types of situations happening as much as possible, here are some quick tips. Screen, Screen,…

Who is responsible for tree trimming in a rental property? Is landlord responsible for fallen tree or is the tenant? Here are the answers to the most asked questions about tenant yard maintenance responsibilities.   Is Landlord Responsible for Fallen Tree? A landlord’s maintenance duties are not only limited to the interiors of a rental…

If you’re considering raising the rent price of your property, it’s important to do so carefully and responsibly. An increase in price can sometimes be a great business move, while other times you could end up with higher expenses or a lower income overall. Here are some tips for raising rental prices. Do the Research…

With the fall season comes the cooler weather, the falling leaves, and in most places, wetter days. It’s important to make sure your property is ready for the increased downpours. In this article, we’ll include some maintenance steps for your property’s drainage systems. If you’re part of a homeowners association, they may be able to give recommendations as…

When you purchase a new property, it may be difficult to determine what needs to be fixed or adjusted first. You might be reluctant to invest extra money in a home you already spent so much to acquire. For some areas of the property, this can be reasonable, while others shouldn’t be ignored. What to…

In the past, many property owners would focus on renting out their properties more during the warmer spring months, as opposed to the autumn and holiday seasons. The reasoning was that the main audience looking for new homes—families with children—would be searching during the spring and early summer, when the kids were out of school and moving…

Your property’s gutter are likely not at the top of your maintenance list. Out of site, out of mind, right? However, cleaning your gutters on a regular basis is actually more important than you’d think. Not cleaning your gutters can cause them to become plugged with items such as acorns, leaves, pine needles, rodent rests, other debris,…

As a property owner, it’s important to know and understand your rights as you rent out your property. Even if your building is being handled by a property management company, you’ll still want to be aware the rights you have under the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA). Although specific landlord rights are mostly spelled out depending…