Landlord-tenant laws Archives - Basic Property Management

June 19, 2025June 18, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Tenants

What Is Landlord Eviction Retaliation?

A landlord and tenant confronting each other in an apartment hallway, with the landlord pointing toward the door and the tenant holding a box of belongings looking concerned.

Understanding how landlord eviction retaliation works is critical for protecting your rental business and avoiding unintended legal trouble. Landlord eviction retaliation happens […]

June 10, 2025July 10, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management, Vacation rental management, Vendors

Should Landlords Hire a Real Estate Paralegal?

A real estate paralegal reviewing legal documents at a desk in a modern office with shelves of books and a city view outside the window.

Managing rental properties comes with a maze of paperwork, regulations, and legal needs that can be challenging to navigate on your own. […]

March 31, 2025March 30, 2025Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Tenants

How Property Inspections Differ for Rentals vs. Homebuyers

A clipboard with a checklist, a set of keys, and a flashlight on a table next to a door with a "Property Inspections" sign

Navigating the world of property inspections as a real estate investor requires a different approach than what homebuyers typically experience. While homebuyers […]

March 12, 2025March 18, 2025Landlords, Residential Property Management

Security Deposit Accounting: Best Practices for Landlords

A tenant handing her landlord a security deposit in cash for her rental property deposit

Security deposits play a vital role in protecting rental property investments. As a landlord, proper accounting of these funds ensures both legal […]

February 25, 2025March 14, 2025Investors, Landlords, Lenders, Residential Property Management, Tenants

Why Are Corporate Landlords Dumping Homes? 5 Red Flags to Watch

A group of male and female corporate landlords smoking cigars and laughing about the upcoming housing market crash they are creating.

Large institutional landlords own approximately 446,000 single-family homes nationwide, representing a significant portion of rental housing inventory. When these large corporate landlords […]

February 19, 2025August 21, 2025Commercial Property Management, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Tenants

Is Tenant Bad Debt Collection Worth the Hassle?

An male apartment manager holds a stack of unpaid bills, while a frustrated female tenant avoids eye contact, searching in her purse for money to pay the rent.

When tenants fail to pay rent, landlords face difficult decisions about pursuing collection. Tenant debt collection involves various methods to recover past-due […]

February 5, 2025July 1, 2025Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Tenants

Do Tenant Friendly Laws Cause Housing Shortages?

A single mother looking for places to rent online, getting upset that she can not find an affordable home for her family.

As a real estate investor, understanding the interplay between tenant-friendly laws and housing shortages is crucial for making informed decisions. Recent legislative […]

January 23, 2025February 24, 2025Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Tenants

The True Cost of Hidden Rental Fees for Investors

A stack of bills hidden behind a rental agreement, a surprised renter inspecting the fine print.

Hidden rental fees may seem like an easy way to boost income from your investment properties, but they often come with significant […]

December 20, 2024March 15, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management, Tenants, Vacation rental management

Renter Fraud to Landlords: Scams Targeting Property Owners

A landlord discovering fake documents and forged signatures in a rental application

Renter fraud poses a significant threat to landlords in today’s housing market. As a property owner, you need to be vigilant and […]

December 26, 2023July 21, 2025Commercial Property Management, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Tenants

How To Handle a Landlord Tenant Rent Dispute

In the property management business, few situations can stir up tension quite like a landlord tenant rent dispute. It’s an uncomfortable scenario, […]

October 9, 2023July 16, 2025Commercial Property Management, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management

What Is a Property Management Workflow?

Managing rental properties requires more than just collecting rent. Your responsibilities stretch to finding tenants, handling maintenance issues, and ensuring you meet […]

March 23, 2023June 7, 2025Landlords, Residential Property Management, Tenants

The ABCs of Housing Laws for Landlords

Are you a landlord who wants to stay informed about housing laws? Being up-to-date on housing laws can help ensure that your […]

March 16, 2023June 30, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Tenants

How To Negotiate Fair and Balanced Tenant Lease Agreements

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Landlords and property managers often face challenges when creating lease agreements that balance legal compliance with the needs of both parties. Understanding […]