What Do Landlords in Morristown, NJ Need to Know About Security Deposits?

Handing your property keys to a tenant is more than a simple milestone for many landlords. You are handing over the responsibility of an expensive and important financial investment.That shouldn't be nerve-wracking. You can protect your money by using a security deposit.This ...

NJ Lead Paint Inspection Requirement – Are you ready?

Do you know about New Jersey Rental Property Lead Inspection Requirement? In July of 2022, NJ Lead Paint Inspection Requirements went into effect for rental properties built prior to 1978. This new law, which is under the jurisdiction of the NJ Department of Health, builds on the...

What are the typical services of a property management company?

When you are looking for a property management company, it is important to understand the types of services they provide and for what types of properties. As part of your selection process, consider how well does your property fit into the management company’s portfolio and lik...

When is my rental property “Rent Ready”?

As a property manager, one of the important tasks we deal with, is getting a client’s rental property “rent ready”. This quite often requires coming to a mutual understanding of what repairs, updates and upgrades are required for the property. What exactly does “rent read...

Breaking the Lease

Most tenants sign a lease for a year at a time. This ensures that for that year, a steady income can be counted on and decisions for either finding new tenants or continuing a lease can be thought out and planned on. This helps landlords rest easy in tenant stability for the m...

Getting Your Property Rent Ready

When renting out property, it’s important to make sure that you draw in as many good tenants as possible. There are many ways to do this, but one of the most effective ways is to make sure your property is absolutely ready to be sold. Spice things up, fix imperfections, rep...

Importance of Association Management Meeting Minutes

Meetings are rarely on anyone’s list of favorite things to do, and keeping meeting minutes is even worse. However, timely, accurate minutes are important, especially if decisions are being made about your home and community. Ideally, after the conclusion of an HOA meeting, ...

Increasing Curb Appeal

Increase the value of your rental property by making some aesthetic changes and following a few simple tips. Check for concrete damage and consider making repairs. There are emerging low cost options, such as concrete lifting, to fix cracks and sunken concrete slabs as opposed t...

Landlords: Should you allow pets?

Almost every landlord has had a tenant that owned a pet. From chihuahuas, to kittens, to enormous Great Danes, pets are part of the family to those who raise them. That’s a problem, isn’t it? If you allow pets, there will be damage. If you don’t allow pets, there will pr...

Pros Cons of Keyless Entry System

When it comes to keeping your home and family safe, you want to do everything you can to protect them. Along with the rise of the smart home and automated security, keyless home entry systems have become one of the first lines of defense for savvy homeowners. If you’re thin...