If you have an unresponsive landlord who’s not responding to your complaints, you have tools you can use to solve this challenge. Read below to learn when your landlord is liable for repairs, what you can do to keep them accountable, and more. Main Takeaways If your home’s maintenance problem impacts your safety and health, […]
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Dec
Dec
Rent increases are pretty much unavoidable. While they’re unpleasant for tenants, they’re necessary for landlords who must pay for the rising maintenance costs, taxes, and utilities. So, if you’re facing a rent increase, there are a few things to remember. First, know when your landlord is allowed to increase rates. Additionally, learn how to negotiate […]
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At Bay Property Management Group, we are Baltimore property management professionals focused on customer service. Furthermore, our goal is to make property ownership both a pleasurable and profitable experience for our clients. We know that our success is due to our awesome team members and how they each contribute something special to our property management […]
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Nov
Nov
It’s essential for both homeowners and board members to know their legal rights and responsibilities as members of an HOA. Awareness of these bylaws and governing documents helps provide solid references when dealing with potential legal issues. Today, we’re reviewing some common HOA legal violations and what to do if your rights are violated. To […]
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Nov
Nov
As a property management company, we understand that things come up. Whether your family is growing or you must relocate for work, you may have to break your lease early. While this is not ideal for landlords or property managers, you can do a few things to make the process easier. For instance, you can […]
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Nov
Nov
Entering into a lease is always a time to take a pause and think about what you are doing. Ultimately, it is a contract. Anytime you enter into a contract, it can be helpful to know just what exactly you are signing and what the terms are for what you are signing. Many people might […]
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Nov
Nov
There are so many types of leases. It can really get dizzying just trying to understand them all. People throw around these terms as if everyone knows exactly what they mean. Examples of these are gross lease vs. net lease vs. triple net lease, which all sound very technical and full of jargon. For someone […]
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Nov
Nov
There are terms thrown about all the time when it comes to real estate investing. And oftentimes they are just letters, i.e. acronyms. ABR… CRE… FHA. One such acronym is SFR. What is SFR in real estate? It stands for single-family rentals. But what does that mean, and why do real estate professionals use it? […]
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Nov
Nov
Multifamily investing is a popular real estate investment option for many. In fact, multifamily units account for around a quarter of the U.S. footprint with more than $5 trillion dollars in asset value. There is a lot of multifamily investing going on and many people are taking advantage. If you are considering such an investment, […]
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Nov
Nov
There is a big demographic that many people come across when renting housing: college students. In some areas, that demo can be quite large. It is a sizable number of people who generally don’t have the funds to purchase housing, and probably wouldn’t since they may not live in that area for more than a […]