Phoenix Property Management Blog

By Dick Rosen - Thursday, December 17, 2020

Avoiding Identity Theft

Identity theft is a major problem in today’s world with statistics of over 10 million cases of theft and billions of dollars lost every year. There is a lot you can do to protect yourself and your family and the first is to prevent someone from accessing your information.Kn...

By Dick Rosen - Monday, December 14, 2020

Mold – a Critical Issue

Mold has been around a long time – literally, as long as there have been living organisms. Therefore, it may seem strange that it has become such an important and potentially dangerous issue. However, mention the possibility of the existence of mold to any reputable Propert...

By Karl Kennedy - Monday, November 30, 2020

Rental Property Open House Ideas

Regardless of a potential tenant’s budget, commute, desired amenities, children, pets and more, there are always going to be plenty of opportunities to rent a place. As an owner of a residential rental property, it is critical to make that property stand out from the ...

By Dick Rosen - Thursday, November 19, 2020

The Unexpected Move

Sometimes unexpected events occur that can require a resident to move. There can be many reasons - such as a new home purchase, a transfer to a new city, a great job opportunity in another state. If this happens to you, it is important to review the terms of your rental agreement...

By Dick Rosen - Thursday, November 19, 2020

Beware - Red Flags

As experienced property managers, we have learned to recognize certain warning signs – or “red flags,” when marketing properties and taking applications. Here are some we encounter while showing properties:The applicant is willing to pay more than the offer...

By Dick Rosen - Tuesday, October 20, 2020

The Untimely Notice

Why is the tenant giving notice now! This may be your first reaction if you receive a notice to vacate from a tenant with a holiday season approaching. The first thought is that no one will rent a property in November, much less December – the holiday month. There is the pr...

By Dick Rosen - Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Renters Insurance

Every year, there are many disasters – tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding, and more. Fires can happen anywhere. You never know when something could happen to your residence. Therefore, obtaining renter’s insurance is especially important. It is amazing how much money it ...

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...