Property Management Blog

Many rental properties have a bland or neutral look throughout. There are exceptions, but property owners try to avoid conflicts with residents' furnishings. Most rental contracts contain clauses that tenants are not to alter or modify the property because the landlord wants to maintain a neutral color scheme for marketing to future t...

The Federal Fair Housing Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) protect persons with physical and/or mental disabilities. These same laws prohibit discrimination against tenants with service or support animals. The courts take this seriously and it is a huge liability to refuse to rent to a qual...

Unless public transportation is readily available, the majority of people use some type of motor vehicle. Watching for signs of trouble and taking measures to prevent theft can go a long way to protect your means of transport. No one wants the hassle of breaking down or incurring financial loss.Watch for these five signs of trouble and ta...

If you are a resident of Texas and registered to vote, you will want to consider voting for Proposition 1 on November 3, 2015. First, it will lower the taxes on the home you own and occupy. Secondly it will prevent forever the possibility of a transfer tax on the future sale of any property in Texas. Please read it below:Proposition 1 - S...

If you are a resident of Texas and registered to vote, you will want to consider voting for Proposition 1 on November 3, 2015. First, it will lower the taxes on a home you may purchase and occupy in the future. Secondly it will prevent forever the possibility of a transfer tax on the future sale of any property in Texas. Please read it be...

Under the right conditions, watching a lightning storm can be entertaining. However, exposure to lightning can be devastating, causing damage to both humans and property. Here are some interesting facts regarding this weather phenomenon.Lightning can occur anywhere in the world but the highest occurrences are in the southeastern states, w...

No one likes surprises that affect their investment financially, which is why we are apprising you now of the legislative changes in the event your property does require a new AC unit, heat pump, or water heater.Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps Beginning January 1, 2015 the federal government, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) changed t...

Why is it one of the first words we learn to say quickly is "no?" Then, why is it so hard for people to accept when someone says "no?" Whether an owner finds it difficult or not, there are times to say "no" to a prospective tenant.Most property owners or managers rent to applicants based on credit, income, an...

The Federal Fair Housing Act (known as the Act) prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability. The Department of Justice (the DOJ) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) jointly enforce this landmark legislation. Most states also have additional...

In life, unpleasant things can happen to you, such as someone burglarizing your home. You can take a negative approach and think that it is bound to happen and that little can be done to prevent such an unhappy event. On the other hand, you can take a more positive approach and set up preventative measures. You can take many steps to incr...