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Denver Enacts Landlord Licensing Ordinance
Denver Enacts Landlord Licensing Ordinance

Denver’s new ordinance regulating the licensing of residential rentals became effective Jan. 1, 2023, and provides that it is unlawful for any person to offer, provide, or operate a residential rental property consisting of two or more dwellings on a parcel under that person’s ownership without first obtaining a license. For example, two or more dwelling units on a parcel may include apartment complexes, multi-unit structures, or any other type of the home where two or more dwelling units are provided for rent. The ordinance is enforced by the Department of Excise and Licenses. The licensing regime is based upon each property, and a landlord holding multiple properties is required to... Read more

Understanding a Room Rental Agreement

If you're seeking to make extra income or want to downsize, then consider renting out one of your empty rooms before you decide to sell your home. People who rent...

The Importance of Rent Receipts for Landlords and...

If you're a landlord, some states may require you to provide rent receipts to your tenants. In addition to helping landlords keep meticulous records, these...

How to Write a Perfect Tenant Welcome Letter

Moving to a new building can be stressful, even if it’s exciting. And a property manager’s response to new tenants can either make or break move-in day expectations...

Reasonable Accommodation Forms – How Can...

Reasonable accommodation requests can be completely obvious and straightforward. Still, more often than not, they require a little bit more due diligence or...

A Landlord’s Guide to Record Keeping and...
A Landlord’s Guide to Record Keeping and...

Your records may mostly be electronic these days, but you still need to keep safe, comprehensive records for all of your rental units. When applying to rent an apartment, potential tenants entrust landlords with a lot of personal information. They provide a social security number. They authorize you to perform a credit check and a background check. They offer proof of income in the form of paystubs, bank statements or benefits letters. It’s your job to ensure those records are handled properly, and stored or destroyed safely. The state of Massachusetts agrees. State code 201 CMR 17, Standards for the Protection of Personal Information of Residents of the Commonwealth, details... Read more

Understanding a Rent Increase Notice and the...

Part of being a rental property owner or manager is understanding the local and state rent increase laws. A rent increase is a consistent responsibility for every...

How to Write a Notice to Vacate

As a rental property owner, it’s important to understand a notice to vacate and the local or state laws that apply to this type of real estate form. Although a...

How To Know if a Lease is Legally Binding

As a landlord or property manager, it’s a great feeling once the tenant agrees to the lease agreement and signs their name on the written document. However, there are...

How and When to Use a Month to Month Lease

As a landlord or property manager, you have the opportunity to determine what kind of lease agreement works best for you and your rental property. The typical rental...