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When managing a rental property, whether it is pet-friendly or not, you will most likely encounter tenants with service dogs. As a landlord, you are permitted to ask your tenant for specific documentation. However, you must always keep accessibility and fair housing laws in mind. Keep reading to learn about landlord-tenant rights regarding service dogs and the kind of proof that you are allowed to ask for. Types of Service Dogs It’s essential to understand the differences between the types of service dogs people can have. Not all of these dogs have the same skills or rights. Here are the three main kinds of service dogs and their specifications: So, in theory, the two types of dogs... Read more
By Ben and Dina Lynch, Co-Founders of RentMindMe Last month, we dispelled some common myths surrounding online rent collection. Now, we’re offering some guidance...
A brand-new tax break — the 20% qualified business income deduction — went into effect last year. It applies to pass-through entities. Business owners with 2018...
Fair Housing advertising issues and violations are more common than you may think. HUD provides advertising guidelines for compliance which this article covers. In...
You’re on top of things. You know that utility expenses are one of the largest costs in running your multifamily property, with prices that seem to spike at random....
If you’re a landlord, you know there are ways you can save on your taxes through claiming some expenses. But there are probably some great tax breaks you’re also overlooking. It can be difficult to know which tax breaks you can claim, and which breaks aren’t available to you. Additionally, there are some different classifications of tax breaks for you to consider. A repair and an improvement, for example, are very similar but not the same. The deductions for a repair wouldn’t translate to an improvement, and you don’t want to be audited for a simple error in classification. Fortunately, there are ways you can get all the breaks you deserve on your taxes. When... Read more
Scenario. A family of five applies to rent a two-bedroom home. The family is turned away by the housing provider after being told that its occupancy policy only allows a...
There Is No Absolute Right to Smoke Tenants don’t have a universal right to smoke in their rentals. There is no law, either state or federal, that provides people...
How the job of property management is changing “came through loud and clear” in this year’s annual survey of property managers, said Chris Litster, CEO...
Dozens of federal, state, and local laws govern the residential rental industry and the landlord-resident relationship. All of these laws are important. The following...
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