Phoenix Property Management Blog

By Dick Rosen - Tuesday, September 20, 2022

The Illegal Tenant

An application is processed; the tenants sign the lease, and they move in. Sometime during the tenancy, another resident appears to be living in the property. This is a clear violation if the rental agreement states the tenant does not have the authority to sublet. This situation...

By Dick Rosen - Wednesday, September 7, 2022

PROTECT YOUR MOBILE PHONE

Mobile phones have become a way of life and in many households are now the main sources of communication. As the use of these devices increases, so do the thefts. The rising increase in stolen phones is because of the vital data we now store on them.For example, at one time use o...

By Dick Rosen - Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Why is My Property STILL Vacant?

It is always our goal to rent properties as quickly as possible to qualified tenants. However, there are circumstances that can cause an owner to call and ask “Why is my property still vacant?” when it appears that it should not be that difficult to rent the property....

By Dick Rosen - Sunday, August 14, 2022

HOW TO HANDLE A POWER OUTAGE

Power outages can occur for many reasons. They can be short; they can be long. They can happen while you are home or while you are away. They are difficult because we are dependent on electricity, which runs our appliances, our heating and air systems, our computers, and much mor...

By Dick Rosen - Sunday, July 17, 2022

Selling a Property with a Tenant

Property owners face a tricky situation when they want to sell a property but still maintain rental income. No one likes losing rent but keeping a tenant in the property while the property is for sale requires careful consideration.Review the sales marketIt is important to evalua...

By Dick Rosen - Sunday, July 17, 2022

EVADING SCAMS

Scams are prevalent; it’s a fact of life in today’s world. You find them in your email, Internet, telephone calls, the mail, and even at the front door.Email is notorious for scams. You have probably spotted them in your Inbox. Most of the more obvious and ridiculous ...

By Dick Rosen - Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Who Is Responsible for That Repair?

Maintaining a property is important to any investment and normally the property owner’s responsibility. However, there are times when the tenant could be responsible and that may be difficult to determine.Habitability is essentialEven if landlord and tenant sign an agreemen...

By Dick Rosen - Wednesday, June 15, 2022

AVOIDING THOSE PESKY PESTS

Nobody likes to have an annoying pest around. It doesn’t matter what it is; it could be ants, spiders, wasps, hornets, mosquitoes, cockroaches, and larger varmints. They can sometimes be more than an annoyance; they can also cause harm and carry disease.Most of the time, yo...

By Dick Rosen - Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Reconciling Security Deposits

One of the most difficult tasks for a property manager and/or owner, can be refunding the security deposit to everyone’s satisfaction. Anyone is elated when they can issue a full refund because the tenant has left the property in excellent condition, complied with thei...

By Dick Rosen - Tuesday, May 10, 2022

AVOIDING ACCIDENTS AT HOME

They say that most accidents happen at home. It doesn’t take much to have an accident that can cause minor or major health problems for you and/or your family, friends, and guests. In addition, it can cause you financial difficulties. You can avoid many mishaps just by taki...