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Tenant Refuses Access For Property Repair

What can a rental property landlord do when a tenant refuses to allow access for needed repairs to the property? In the ever-evolving world of Philadelphia real estate, one of the most critical aspects of managing rental properties is addressing maintenance issues promptly and effectively. As the marketing director of a leading Philadelphia property management […]

Rental Property High Ceilings Light Bulb Responsibility?

Who is responsible to replace lightbulbs & smoke detector batteries in a rental property with 8 foot ceilings? In the constantly changing world of Philadelphia real estate, managing rental properties comes with its unique set of challenges and responsibilities. As the marketing director of a leading Philadelphia property management company, I’ve encountered a broad spectrum […]

Tenants Left Garbage in Rental Property

Tenants leave garbage in their rental property at lease end? It’s not fair to the property owner, and here’s how a property manager deals with this. Navigating the intricacies of rental property management in Philadelphia requires a blend of patience, understanding, and a clear set of expectations between landlords and tenants. As the marketing director […]

Rental Properties Home Warranties

Does a property management company owner recommend a home warranty for  a Rental Property? Navigating the complexities of property management in Philadelphia requires not only a deep understanding of the local real estate market but also an insight into the tools and services available to property owners. One such tool that often comes under scrutiny […]

The White House Property Management Company

For fun someone asked Philadelphia property manager Joe White if his company would ever consider being the property management company responsible for The White House. In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of property management, we often encounter a wide range of inquiries, some straightforward and others that invite us to think outside the box—or in […]

Security Deposit Insurance

Rental Property Security Deposit Insurance Tips. As a property management company we have tested the alternative options of collecting security deposits from tenants to implementing the security deposit insurance plans. Here’s how that turned out. In the ever-changing landscape of property management, especially within the vibrant city of Philadelphia, landlords and property management companies constantly […]

Light Bulbs. Tenant or Landlord Responsibility?

Who is Responsible to Change Lightbulbs? The Tenant or the Rental Property Owner? Navigating the intricacies of rental property management in Philadelphia, I often encounter questions that, while seemingly straightforward, open the door to broader discussions about the responsibilities shared between landlords and tenants. Today, I want to delve into one such query that we […]

Rental Property Verbal Agreements

Is A Rental Property Verbal Lease Agreement Binding? In the ever-evolving world of property management, particularly within the bustling city of Philadelphia, we often encounter a myriad of challenges that test our expertise and adaptability. One such challenge, as highlighted by a question from Jayati during a recent episode of the Grow Real Estate Investing […]

Tenant Break Lease Charge

Someone questioned saying their tenants are trying to break the lease six months early, and they’re trying to find some contract where they can charge them $6,300 for breaking the lease to compensate for their action. There are two different ways that you can approach this. What can they get away with or what the […]

Rental Property Clogged Drain Responsibility?

Is the landlord property owner, property management company or the tenant responsible for clogged drains? In the realm of property management, particularly in a city as bustling and diverse as Philadelphia, the issue of clogged drains and pipes presents a recurring challenge. This topic, as raised by Elena during a recent episode of the Grow […]