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The Landlord’s Guide to Pet Deposits vs. Pet Rent vs. Pet Fees
I love animals. I have almost always had at least one pet in my home. Pets enrich our lives and provide unmatched companionship and unconditional love. Except for my cat,…
General Property Management
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tenant cleaning fees
How Much Can a Landlord Charge for Cleaning? Rules for Tenant Cleaning Fees
Rare is the departing tenant who leaves their unit in truly pristine condition. More often, the situation falls somewhere between “Fine” and “What happened?” — with the occasional “What the…?”…
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California Rent Control Laws (2023): State Rent Stabilization & Cities with Rent Control
Almost half of California’s residents live in rentals. The cost of living, especially rental rates, has risen dramatically over the last two decades, creating some of the least affordable rental…
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Hidden Costs of Low-End Rentals that Don’t Show Up in Cash Flow Calculations
When I first started buying rental properties, I had no idea how to calculate rental cash flow. I just assumed the cash flow was “the rent minus the mortgage payment.”…
General Property Management
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What Are Squatters Rights? State-by-State Guide to Squatters Rights
“Possession is nine-tenths of the law.” Adverse possession of property — squatters’ rights — is commonly accepted in countries around the world. In fact, much of the American West was…
Leasing Issues
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Should You Sell a Property with Tenants Living in It?
There are no federal, state, or local regulations that prevent the owner of a rental property from selling it while renters live on the premises. However, it can present some…
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Eviction Moratorium Status: Federal & State Rules in 2022
Some US landlords haven’t been able to evict nonpaying tenants since Spring 2020. First the CARES Act placed a partial moratorium on evictions across the country. Then the CDC declared…