Property Management Blog

Blog Post Move-In and Move-Out Checklist for Landlords
By Middleton Street Property Management - Sunday, December 15, 2019

Move-In and Move-Out Checklist for Landlords

Are you ready to rent out your property to a new tenant? We strongly suggest that you provide your new tenant with a move-in & move-out checklist. This is a way to keep track of your rental property’s condition. When the tenant moves out the checklist will help you check fo...
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Blog Post Property Damage vs. Normal Wear & Tear
By Middleton Street Property Management - Sunday, December 8, 2019

Property Damage vs. Normal Wear & Tear

Do you know how to determine what are real damages v.s what is normal wear and tear? There is a fine line between what is actual damage and what is normal wear and tear. It takes a little bit of experience to distinguish damages and wear & tear. If not done properly it can ca...
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Blog Post Collecting Rent Online
By Middleton Street Property Management - Sunday, December 1, 2019

Collecting Rent Online

One of the most important aspects of property management is how you collect rent. As a landlord, you want to make it easy for your tenants to pay rent each month so that they don’t have any excuses for not paying their rent. But you also want to think about your safety and ...
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Blog Post Maintenance: Landlord Responsibilities
By Middleton Street Property Management - Sunday, November 24, 2019

Maintenance: Landlord Responsibilities

Learn the different responsibilities that you have as a landlord on maintenance.    As a landlord, you are full of legal responsibilities. Depending on what state you have your rental, laws can vary. There are federal laws, state laws, and local laws that you must kno...
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Blog Post Maintenance: Know The Basics
By Middleton Street Property Management - Sunday, November 17, 2019

Maintenance: Know The Basics

Routine maintenance on your property is essential for preserving and building your income and value. Handling maintenance can be a huge headache and time-consuming. When not done well it can become a real problem putting your investment at risk. There are legal responsibiliti...
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Blog Post 4 Legal Mistakes Landlords Make
By Middleton Street Property Management - Sunday, October 27, 2019

4 Legal Mistakes Landlords Make

Being a landlord is not a simple as it seems, especially in the legal area. Here are some common legal mistakes that landlords make.    Discrimination  As a landlord, it is fundamental for you to know and understand the Fair Housing Act and ensure you are practici...
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Blog Post 4 Common Landlord Mistakes
By Middleton Street Property Management - Sunday, October 13, 2019

4 Common Landlord Mistakes

As Property Managers we see a lot of landlords make the same mistakes over and over. Managing your own rental property can be challenging especially for first-time landlords. It is expected to make mistakes but some can be avoided. As property managers, we have years of exper...
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Blog Post The Fair Credit Reporting Act
By Middleton Street Property Management - Sunday, September 22, 2019

The Fair Credit Reporting Act

The Fair Credit Reporting Act   In 1970, the Federal Government passes the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The purpose was to promote the accuracy, fairness, privacy, and integrity of consumer reporting information. Today a standardized format known as metro-2 is used to fa...
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Blog Post Should you hire a property manager or self-manage your property?
By Middleton Street Property Management - Sunday, September 15, 2019

Should you hire a property manager or self-manage your property?

You just bought your first rental property, and you probably have the idea that a rental property is a hassle-free income. To be fair, from the outside looking in, it seems that property owners simply sit back and collect rent and don’t really do any additional work. Managi...
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Blog Post Landlord-Tenant Law
By Middleton Street Property Management - Sunday, September 8, 2019

Landlord-Tenant Law

Being a landlord isn’t just collecting rent checks. Tenants and landlords have important rights and obligations. A critical element for you to be a successful landlord is compliance with state and federal regulations governing the landlord-tenant relationship. Many landlord...
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