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Help! My tenant needs to break their lease
It was just a few months ago when the tenants were in the office signing the one-year lease agreement. The leasing agent followed the office procedures and made sure to review the lease terms and obligations prior to...
Can your rental property become a daycare?
In a recent notice received by our legal counsel addressing this very issue, apparently if you own rental property in California the scary answer is yes! The great state of California is widely known as a pro-tenant state...
Steven Van Zile
| 3 min. read
How can property managers meet residents’ maintenance expectations?
Within the past 24 hours, here are the maintenance issues I’ve experienced at the property where I reside: The maintenance person, loyal to this building for 33 years, responds to a clogged toilet by advising us to pour bleach...
Ben Holubecki
| 7 min. read
The comeback of the transferee tenant
One area that really took a hit during the economic downturn over the past few years was the ability to lease property to employees being hired and transferred. Nobody was hiring, and it seemed that very few companies...
Ben Holubecki
| 7 min. read
Establishing transfer policies for multi-unit properties
Transfer policies are a detail that’s often overlooked by landlords and property owners who own or manage multi-family properties. A tenant requesting a move from one unit to another presents challenges and can add unnecessary and unexpected costs...
Move in – move out checklist: Part 2
The “move out” stage of a tenancy can be voluntary or involuntary. The voluntary move out process begins when a landlord receives notice from a tenant that they have intentions of no longer occupying a rental property. The...
Move-in/move-out checklist: Part 1
A vital part of reducing cost when managing a rental property is limiting the expenses associated with tenant turnover. Tenant turnover usually requires the rental property to be professionally cleaned, painted or touched up, and carpets cleaned or replaced....
The security deposit – how much is enough?
Note: For an extensive overview of security deposits, see our guide: Security Deposit Tips for Property Managers, Landlords, and Tenants. Every property owner should require tenants to issue a refundable security deposit which is held on file to insure against...
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Robin Young
| 7 min. read
The top 5 challenges community associations face in 2024 (plus board members’ advice for CAMs)
Have you noticed that your customers’ expectations have been on the rise over the last few years? As increased costs have forced many small businesses to raise their prices, customers’ expectations have surged as well—including for association management...
Jake Belding
| 10 min. read
5 of the best HOA accounting software solutions in 2024
Compare the features and benefits of 5 of the best hoa accounting software options in 2024, including Buildium, CondoWorks, PayHOA, and more!
Tara Mastroeni
| 6 min. read
Property managers, here are the 6 top leasing trends of 2024
Despite shifting market conditions, the property management industry continues to grow at a stellar rate. According to Buildium’s 2024 Property Management Industry Report, 85% of the management companies we surveyed experienced portfolio growth within the last two years....
Laurie Mega
| 8 min. read
The hidden potential of rent roll analysis for property managers
When you think of a rent roll and rent roll analysis, you probably think of investment opportunities. But a rent roll isn’t for investors only. Property managers—particularly those looking to grow—can use a rent roll to keep track...
Jake Belding
| 5 min. read
7 strategies to diversify your property management portfolio in 2024
In our 2024 Industry Report, a record 82% of property management companies that we surveyed reported portfolio growth over the past two years. That’s an impressive stat, but it may just be a preview of what’s to come....
Robin Young
| 2 min. read
How property management companies plan to increase their revenue in 2024 [The Lookout]
 Every year, Buildium asks thousands of property management professionals how much their companies have grown over the past year, and how much they plan to grow in the year to come. This year, 89% of third-party property management...
Jon Park
| 5 min. read
8 must-know leasing technology trends of 2024
According to Buildium’s 2024 Property Management Industry Report, 95% of rental owners are comfortable doing business with property managers online, marking a 15 percentage point increase from 2023. This familiarity is creating new expectations for property managers to...
Jon Park
| 15 min. read
Property Maintenance Project Management Guide
Being prepared for unforeseen events is key to easing financial (and mental) burdens in the property management business. But with so many options for insurance, where do you start?

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