Phoenix Property Management Blog

By Karl Kennedy - Friday, October 9, 2020

Landlords: 5 Tips for Tenant Retention

As a landlord, the reality is that it is always better (meaning cheaper) to keep a good tenant than to find a new one. A “good” tenant is one who pays the rent on time, takes good care of the property, and is a courteous neighbor. This is opposed to a “bad&rdquo...

By Dick Rosen - Wednesday, September 16, 2020

The Impact of URLTA

The Impact of URLTAOver the years, courts have made many rulings based on the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, the URLTA. When faced with a difficult case between Landlord and Tenant, a judge will often consult the fine points of this Act before rendering a decision. ...

By Dick Rosen - Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Education Makes A Difference

Property Management is an ever-changing business and to make it a successful venture, ongoing education is a requirement. Knowledge is the key to creative marketing, working with tenants, providing the right documentation, understanding landlord/tenant law, keeping up with new te...

By Dick Rosen - Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Rental Housing Support

Shared by: WeSERV Association of RealtorsArizona’s Rental Property Owner Preservation Fund – Now OpenOn Tuesday, August 4th AAR’s Matthew Contorelli and other housing and property rights advocates finally saw the Rental Property Owner Preservation Fund (RPOPF) e...

By Dick Rosen - Monday, August 10, 2020

PRESIDENT TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER

Interpreted by Zona Law GroupOn Saturday, August 8, 2020, President Trump signed an executive order entitled "Fighting the Spread of COVID-19 by Providing Assistance to Renters and Homeowners." There has been a lot of misinformation about the Presidential EO. To be clea...

By Dick Rosen - Friday, July 17, 2020

Fair Housing is Fair Pricing

In the world of Real Estate and Property Management, April is generally “Fair Housing Month.” The industry works to review Fair Housing legislation and recent issues to encourage all persons connected to the housing industry to review their business practices concerni...

By Dick Rosen - Monday, June 22, 2020

Tenants Performing Maintenance

Many times, tenants offer to perform maintenance on properties. While it may seem to be an excellent idea at the time, promoting visions of saving money, and an easy repair - it can lead to many problems.Landlords need to ask themselves why the tenant is offering to absorb the ti...

By Dick Rosen - Monday, May 11, 2020

Retaining Good Tenants

It is obvious why an investor would not encourage bad tenants to remain in their property, just as it is understandable why a property owner or manager would want to put effort into retaining good tenants – it is simply a matter of financial common sense. Vacancies are...

By Dick Rosen - Monday, April 20, 2020

Working with the Market

As they say - all things change. The rental market swings up and down depending on the current economy, interest rates and the sales market. Different markets can lead to more properties on the market for rent. If there are more vacancies available, owners simply need to utilize ...

By Andy Kearns - Tuesday, April 14, 2020

5 Best Renters Insurance Companies

If you rent an apartment or home, you should know that your landlord’s insurance does not cover your safety and personal belongings. This insurance is meant to only cover the physical structure of the building. For your belongings, you’ll need to take out your own ren...