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Posted on Jul 11, 2018 By
Landlords have the right to set rules for their tenants about how their properties can be used. However, the way these rules are set and applied are subject to very specific legal regulations, and ...
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Posted on Jul 4, 2018 By
Even with the best of intentions, tenants sometimes face situations in which they need to break a lease. For a landlord, a broken lease can represent a major financial concern, and for tenants, ...
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Posted on Jun 15, 2018 By
Constructive evictions occur when landlords prevent tenants from using a property as promised in the lease, which in effect causes them to be evicted from the home. Although some triggers for ...
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Posted on Jun 8, 2018 By
There are many reasons some landlords wish to limit their properties to adult renters only. Some landlords are concerned that their current tenants may not want to live in a community with kids, while ...
Continue reading "Can Landlords Restrict Families with Kids from Renting?" »
Posted on May 23, 2018 By
Strategies to Use When Tenants Are Late on Rent Late rent payments are inconvenient and expensive. For landlords, they cause a long list of complications, from the time spent chasing down payment to ...
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Posted on May 9, 2018 By
If you have rental homes, then inspections are an important aspect of property management. However, there are restrictions regarding how and when inspections can happen under Massachusetts law, which ...
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Posted on Apr 18, 2018 By
Finding the right tenants is always a challenge for landlords. One question many landlords have to consider is whether they should rent their properties to college students. There are several benefits ...
Continue reading "What to Know Before Renting to College Students" »
Posted on Apr 11, 2018 By
If you are a landlord, one of the many benefits of hiring a property manager is that your manager understands your legal obligations to your tenants and will help you avoid costly lawsuits for ...
Continue reading "The Implied Warranty of Habitability" »
Posted on Mar 13, 2018 By
Do You Have Dirty Tenants? If there’s one thing landlords dread more than habitually late rent payments, it’s tenants who maintain unclean living conditions. Dirty tenants can drive up ...
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Posted on Feb 14, 2018 By
Effective property management companies pay just as much attention to tenants who are moving out as those who are moving in. When a tenant gives notice, the first thing to do is to check whether the ...
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Posted on Jan 31, 2018 By
Massachusetts sees its fair share of winter snow and ice. For landlords, that raises a question about property maintenance. Should your tenants be removing snow and ice from the homes in which they ...
Continue reading "Are Landlords Responsible for Snow and Ice Removal?" »
Posted on Jan 29, 2018 By Shaq Lalani
Purchasing your first investment property is an exciting event. Once the deal is done on the property, it’s time to turn your attention to getting tenants in so you can start making a return. ...
Continue reading "I've Just Purchased My First Investment Property. Now What?" »
Posted on Nov 22, 2017 By
If you are moving into a rental property, understanding the lease is essential. The landlord or property management company with whom you are dealing will usually be happy to answer specific questions ...
Continue reading "Answering Common Questions About Leases" »
Posted on Nov 15, 2017 By
Maintaining your rental property requires carefully balancing the cost of preventative maintenance with the income your property generates. A property management company can help you devise a plan ...
Continue reading "Rental Property Maintenance Tips for Landlords" »
Posted on Sep 20, 2017 By
There is much more to being a landlord than simply collecting rent checks. It’s also important to know how to protect your properties and your business from problem tenants and state law ...
Continue reading "Helpful Advice from Experienced Landlords" »
Posted on Aug 2, 2017 By
When it comes to owning a rental property, any property management expert will tell you that finding a qualified renter should be one of your primary goals. Continue reading to learn a few reasons why ...
Continue reading "Why Tenant Screening Is a Must for Landlords" »
Posted on Jul 12, 2017 By
Real estate is considered by many property managers to be among the most reliable and profitable investment options. However, finding the right location only gets you partway there. Smart property ...
Continue reading "A Guide to Your First Year as a Landlord" »
Posted on Jun 28, 2017 By
Letting your tenants make their rental units feel like home can be a great way to help ensure that your best tenants stick around. However, you have to balance this freedom to decorate with your need ...
Continue reading "Setting Decorating Rules for Your Rental Properties" »
Posted on Jun 14, 2017 By
Roommates frequently apply to share rental properties together, and for landlords, that can bring some complex considerations. Fortunately, when you have a property management company handling your ...
Continue reading "Tips for Landlords for Managing Roommate Leases" »
Posted on Jun 9, 2017 By
One of the perks of living in a rental property run by a property management company is that you can rely on a regular schedule of pest control services. Between sprays, however, you will need to do ...
Continue reading "Keeping Pests Out of Your Rental Home Kitchen" »
Posted on May 31, 2017 By
A good tenant who stays in a property for the long term is a landlord’s dream. Qualified tenants who stick in properties for several years don’t happen by accident. There are many things ...
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Posted on Apr 19, 2017 By
Landlords must meet several strict legal requirements to rent their properties. The complexity of landlord-tenant law is one of the major reasons why hiring a property management company can be so ...
Continue reading "Questions About Legal Requirements for Landlords in Massachusetts" »
Posted on Mar 22, 2017 By
If you are a landlord, one of the best steps you can take is hiring a property management service to handle the day-to-day tasks of maintaining your rentals. How can you tell if now is the time to ...
Continue reading "Signs That Now Is the Time to Hire a Property Management Service" »
Posted on Jan 26, 2017 By
Buying a home or apartment building to rent out might seem like a fairly straightforward way to establish an extra stream of income. But being a landlord is more work than you might think. Property ...
Continue reading "Common Mistakes Made by New Landlords" »
Posted on Nov 30, 2016 By
Choosing where you’ll live for the foreseeable future is a major decision. Once you’ve identified the right neighborhood and price range for you, it’s time to scrutinize the details ...
Continue reading "Questions to Ask Before You Rent an Apartment" »
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