Utah Law, also known as Utah Code Tit. 57 Ch. 16, grants both the landlord and tenant certain rights and responsibilities to uphold. These rights and responsibilities exist regardless of a written rental agreement that states otherwise. If you are a landlord,...
Successful rental owners follow these guidelines to ensure the success of their rental, and maximize their owning experience. 1. Treat your rental property like a business… because it is a business! 2. Have a financial reserve set aside for the “unexpected.” Placing...
Real estate in St. George is growing positively, with many people picking up real estate rental properties. In the past decade, home appreciation in St. George is up by 14.5%. Rental prices tend to follow the real estate market, and when the home sales are up, rental...
Starting out in the real estate game, there is a lot to learn. Buying a rental property in Boston and becoming a landlord is exciting, but there are many, many pitfalls waiting to trip you up. Luckily, you can learn from the mistakes of other beginning landlords and...
Are you planning to strengthen your investment portfolio with some investment property? Buying, fixing, and renting property is not always as cut and dry as it seems. Many investors find great deals, only to find themselves struggling to keep tenants and to...
As a landlord, you trust your tenant to adhere to terms of your lease and take proper care of your property. Whether the property is an apartment, condo, or a single-family house, your tenant should adhere to the following renter responsibilities. What Are Renter...
Houses are among the biggest investments for adults. That is why it is important to carefully study the two options of renting vs buying and go for the one that is most convenient for your situation. No single option is best for everyone, but most people will find...
Families in a single home must follow the laws that dictate the single family residence definition. What is confusing about these laws is pinpointing the exact definition of a single home and understanding their nature. Unfortunately, there are many instances in which...
Hiring a property management company to oversee your rental home can be a smart way to save time and money. Their services ensure that all the aspects of your rental business are covered even when you are busy or away. However, before you engage property managers,...
As the landlord, you own the property, but that doesn’t mean you can throw a tenant out of your property without following proper procedures. If you’re wondering how to evict a tenant from your property in the correct way, this guide should help. If you...
Professional property managers in Santa Clara will tell you that the best way to handle evictions is to never put yourself in that situation in the first place. Eviction is the last resort and rarely a scenario where a landlord comes out ahead financially. This is why...
With the gloomy economic times facing the country, meeting rental bills can be a daunting task. Accessing affordable loans for rent could be the difference between living in your comfortable apartment and being thrown to the streets. Are you earning substantial income...
Losing tenants can be expensive. You’re losing the rental amount, but you’re also spending money on advertising and labor intensive tasks to turn over the apartment. Renter retention is vital for your business, and keeping tenants happy made them stay in...
I often get asked whether a family is better off selling their house or renting it out instead. Our answer to the “should I sell or rent my house” question will depend upon what your current situation is. There are times when renting out your house will...
One of the biggest complaints of renters is that they feel isolated. They might be new to the area and would love to meet their neighbors. It can be tough with residents having different schedules. As the landlord, you can encourage the Sense of Community with Your...
Being a successful landlord doesn’t seem like it would be that difficult. You get a few good tenants, make sure repairs are done in a timely manner and collect your rents. In fact, tenants are not always great and rents might not cover unexpected expenses. An...
In many apartments, space is often limited and the apartment soon looks cluttered after everything you have is moved in. However, you can quickly change how cluttered your apartment looks by simply using the vertical space in it to your advantage. The following are...
Imagine what it would be like to not feel comfortable in your own home or feeling as though you have to hide from your landlord. Stressful situations like this occur every day. In order to create a stress-free home for yourself when renting, you need to learn how to...
Collecting rent payments on time is essential for maintaining your business. Many property managers are unable to maintain their property because tenants are more than two months behind on rent. Fortunately, there are things that you can do in order to increase your...
One of the advantages of being a renter is that your property manager is responsible for fixing any plumbing issues that you may have. However, dealing with a plumbing problem can still be a major nuisance. There are many things that you can do to prevent plumbing...
If you own rental properties near a student population, such as Dixie State College in St. George, then targeting that population is a sound approach. Stereotypes aside, students tend to be excellent renters who often have less demands than renters in the workforce...
Filling vacancies with quality tenants is one of the most crucial aspects of property management. Since so many renters are now turning to social media as a way to hunt for apartments and rental homes, property management companies like Keyrenter Elite in St. George...
Looking for a professional to manage your property in southern Utah? Keyrenter St. George property management should be your first choice. It’s one thing to own property but quite another to deal with finding good tenants, managing maintenance, and collecting rental...
After many months of hard work, we’re thrilled to officially announce the brand new digital home of Keyrenter St. George! This new website includes a number of exciting features that will allow us to better serve our customers and tenants alike. When it came...
Moving to a new home, especially if it’s in a new city, creates stress. This stress can be troubling for children who do not fully understand what’s going on. Though adults can justify changes in environment and routine, little ones need extra time to process. When...
What Goes into a Winning Welcome Packet? As a landlord, you want to provide incoming tenants with helpful information to make the transition into their new home or apartment as easy as possible. A welcome packet is a great way to deliver that information. If you’re...
As you shop for your new home, it is likely that you’ll come across a number of very different options. In this increasingly competitive market, the cost to rent a home is often comparable with that required to rent an apartment. With cost being less of a factor, you...
Upon renting a home or apartment, the landlord or property manager will often require a security deposit. Security deposits ensure that, when tenants leave, the home or apartment is in the condition in which they found it. If the tenants meet certain standards, the...
Now that the renter population has increased in St. George and more and more people are investing in rental properties, the unfortunate reality is that many property managers will inevitably have to deal with tenants that don’t get along. The most common complaint?...
If you’re looking to move out of the place where you are currently living, you have a choice in front of you: Do you sell the property or rent it out to others? Making that decision can actually be more difficult than you might think. There is a multitude of factors...
Choosing whether to rent or buy a property such as a home or condo can be a difficult decision. The decision is tied up in a variety of factors from your credit score to the amount of time you plan on staying in the property. We’ll help you sort out the aspects of the...
