Landlords must create various policies and guidelines to maintain a safe and habitable property for all tenants. This can include everything from inspections and maintenance to applicant screening and beyond. One crucial factor for landlords to establish in their properties is rental occupancy standards. For landlords, most processes rely heavily on black and white laws […]
Category Archives: Property Management In Bucks County, PA
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Jun
Jun
Customer service is one of the most important aspects of running any business. If customers do not feel their needs have been addressed or their concerns heard after a service or sale, the business will not likely see returning customers. Similarly, if customers cannot quickly access solutions to problems or concerns, they will likely grow […]
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May
May
Protecting your tenant’s right to privacy is vital in owning and managing rental properties. As such, landlords and Philadelphia property managers must ensure legally compliant practices to protect each tenant’s privacy. In today’s article, we’ll review a tenant’s right to privacy, the landlord’s responsibilities to protect tenants, and the consequences for violating a tenant’s right to privacy. […]
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Apr
Apr
Landlords must treat all rental tenants equally. However, you may encounter a landlord or rental owner discriminating against you or someone else. Whether they refuse to rent to you based on age or race or refuse to make reasonable accommodations, rental discrimination is illegal. To learn more about rental discrimination and what to do if […]
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Mar
Mar
Purchasing real estate is an exciting time, especially if it’s your first property. However, there are several processes to consider and prepare for beforehand. After all, you don’t want to buy real estate without setting goals, researching loan options, and saving money for a down payment. So, read along while we review our top ten […]
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Dec
Dec
Evicting a tenant can be a long, frustrating process, which is why some landlords opt for easier methods. One of the most common ways to avoid eviction while still getting the tenant to leave is by offering cash for keys. Although this method doesn’t work in all scenarios, it can help you get your property […]
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Dec
Dec
If you’re looking for new housing right now, you’re probably asking yourself–is it better to buy or rent? At the same time, if you’re looking to invest in real estate, it’s important to determine whether it’s a good time to buy. That said, using the 5% rule and other rules for real estate can help […]
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Nov
Nov
One of the biggest decisions that landlords make is where to invest in rental property. Along with researching the local markets, it is important to realize that some states tend to favor landlords. Historically, Northern states benefit renters while Southern states tend to side with property owners. That said, owners must consider several factors such […]
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Oct
Oct
When you own rental properties, you must be prepared for all scenarios, including tenant complaints. Knowing how to handle complaints and avoid them in the future is crucial for landlords and property managers. So, what do you do when a tenant has a complaint? Let’s go over the most common tenant complaints and how to […]
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Sep
Sep
Like any business, getting repeat customers or guests is great for your brand image and wallet. After all, if you have repeat renters, you don’t have to spend the time and effort to find new renters. However, you do have to impress them during their initial stay at your vacation rental. If you want to […]