For many individuals, pets are just as much a part of their family as any blood relative. Whether or not your rental allows pets could significantly affect your qualified tenant pool in today’s rental industry. As a landlord, accepting pets is a big decision, and there are plenty of things to consider. Today our focus is […]
Category Archives: Property Management in Montgomery County, MD
26
Jun
Jun
Finding out that your landlord is losing a property you live in to foreclosure can be unsettling. It leaves you wondering whether you need to move out immediately since there are new owners, or who you should pay rent to. Also, what happens to your security deposits? Luckily, losing rental property to foreclosure does not […]
27
May
May
When you sign a lease, it usually comes with the expectation that the rules and terms will stay the same until the agreement ends. But sometimes landlords may want to adjust policies, raise rent, or update certain responsibilities before the lease expires, which can leave tenants wondering what is actually legal. So, can a landlord […]
30
Apr
Apr
When someone asks, “Can landlords charge tenants for excessive trash?” they’re usually looking for a simple yes-or-no answer. However, the answer isn’t clear. This is because excessive trash payments depend on the situation, the lease, and how serious the issue is. And in most cases, it doesn’t start as a major problem. It’s a few […]
20
Mar
Mar
What is prepaid rent? It means paying rent before the rental period begins. In rental management, early payments must be carefully tracked because the funds still belong to a future rental period. That means it cannot always be recorded as income right away. In this guide, we’ll walk through how prepaid rent works, how it appears […]
10
Feb
Feb
Rent prices can rise fast in cities where housing demand keeps growing. In these areas, the demand for rentals is constant. As a result, many investors are likely to take advantage of the situation and increase rental rates. Because of this, governments often step in to try to control rental prices. That’s why you may […]
21
Jan
Jan
In real estate, a gated apartment is a residential community where entry is controlled through features such as gates, keypads, access cards, or even on-site personnel. The goal is to limit who can access the property, for more privacy. For many tenants, this feature plays a key role in deciding where to live. This is […]
30
Dec
Dec
“What is an escalator clause in real estate?” We hear this question all the time from investors. And if you’ve ever lost a property because someone else came in with a higher offer at the last minute, you already know how frustrating that can be. You probably spotted a great deal and thought you were […]
22
Dec
Dec
As a landlord, you’ll eventually face situations where you have to make hard rental decisions. Maybe an applicant looks like a great fit, but their credit score raises concerns. Or perhaps you’re willing to approve them—just with a higher security deposit or a co-signer. In moments like these, it’s easy to step into fair housing […]
27
Nov
Nov
Finding a new place to live can be exciting, but the credit check part of the rental application sometimes feels a bit intimidating. The good news is that you don’t have to guess what landlords’ criteria are. Once you understand how to pass a rental credit check, the entire process becomes much easier. Most of […]