Subletting is an interesting proposition for many. It can be an opportunity for tenants in a lot of situations. As for landlords and property owners, they have options for making it relatively seamless and not creating a larger issue if a tenant finds themselves...
Boston is a beautiful city full of great places to live. If you’re looking to rent, there are tons of apartments ready in a wide array of neighborhoods. Finding apartments in Boston may seem daunting, though, if you’re new to the area or generally just not...
The roles and responsibilities when it comes to rental properties can be a bit confusing. No matter what, renters have certain things they need to keep up with and maintain, while of course landlords and property managers have plenty that need to be responsible for....
On-time rent payments keep a rental business going. However, it can slow down other operations if you have to chase down a tenant to collect their rent or wait a few business days for it to come in the mail. That’s why most landlords choose online rent payment...
A bad property manager is a waste of money at best and a recipe for getting sued, at worst. If your property manager checks the below boxes, it might be time to get a new one. Main Takeaways If your property manager constantly breaches their contract, responds to...
For landlords, squatters’ rights in Massachusetts are essential to know. After all, it’s more than possible you could encounter squatters in your property-owning career. So, let’s go over what squatters are, squatters’ rights, and what you can do to legally remove...
When managing the renting, buying, and selling of property, there are a lot of terms thrown around that are fundamental to know, but they also can be confusing if you’re not familiar with them. Many times they are incredibly important and can even keep you from...
An open house is a great opportunity for potential renters. It is their chance to personally look a place up and down and say, “Would I want to live here?” That said, it can be a missed opportunity if you aren’t prepared to ask the important...
One thing you will learn when you go down the road of property management is that all states regulate basic habitability slightly differently. It makes sense that there are some regulations regarding how a landlord or property owner maintains their housing. They...
Eventually it becomes that time of year again. Snow removal time. For landlords and property managers, being fully prepared for that part of the year is needed to make sure you cover your bases and get ahead of the season. Including apartment snow removal policy...
