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Renew a Lease Agreement in 2025: Everything Tenants Need to Know

With rental rates continuing to climb in 2025, more tenants are choosing to renew a lease agreement rather than move. But lease renewals come with their own rules, timelines, and risks. Before you commit, read our guide to understand your rights, your landlord’s responsibilities, and how to make the process work in your favor! Key topic Key information What Is Lease Renewal? A lease renewal is a new agreement between you and your landlord to extend your current lease, usually for 6 or 12 months. Renewal vs. New Lease Renewing keeps you in the same rental under similar terms; a new lease often involves a different unit, landlord, or updated conditions. Timeline & Deadlines Most landlords require 30–60 days’ notice before your lease ends. Missing this could lim

Jun 11, 2025

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California Rental Application Fees in 2025: A Landlord & Tenant Guide

California Rental Application Fees in 2025: A Landlord & Tenant Guide

With updated laws and rising costs of living, the California rental application fee remains a hot topic in 2025. State regulations set clear boundaries, but many renters and landlords still misunderstand their rights and obligations. Our guide will break

Jun 04, 2025
10 Rental Property Tax Deductions Every Landlord Should Know

10 Rental Property Tax Deductions Every Landlord Should Know

Having a rental property lets you use several rental property tax deductions to cut your taxes. Included in these deductions are property management expenses, repairs, and mortgage interest write-offs for rental properties. You retain more of your rental

Jun 04, 2025
What Happens When Unpaid Rent Goes to Collections? A Landlord’s Guide

What Happens When Unpaid Rent Goes to Collections? A Landlord’s Guide

When tenants do not pay rent, the situation can get serious fast. What happens when unpaid rent goes to collections is a big concern for landlords and tenants. This process can hurt credit scores and make it hard to rent in the future. For landlords, it c

Jun 03, 2025
What a Landlord Cannot Do in California? 10 Must-Know Limits

What a Landlord Cannot Do in California? 10 Must-Know Limits

Understanding the relationship between landlords and tenants in California means knowing what a landlord cannot do in California. The California landlord-tenant Acts protect tenants from various unfair treatment and illegal actions.  As an example of thi

Jun 03, 2025
What a Landlord Cannot Do in Texas? 10 Things to Avoid

What a Landlord Cannot Do in Texas? 10 Things to Avoid

Texas is known for being landlord-friendly, but even here, there are strict rules about what a landlord cannot do in Texas. State law clearly outlines prohibited actions, many of which can surprise even experienced property owners. In this guide, we’ll

Jun 03, 2025
What Does a Landlord Pay in a Triple Net Lease (NNN)? A Full Breakdown

What Does a Landlord Pay in a Triple Net Lease (NNN)? A Full Breakdown

Triple net leases (NNN) are often touted as a dream for passive-income investors, but what does the landlord pay in triple net lease agreements, really? While tenants cover taxes, insurance, and maintenance, landlords aren’t completely off the hook. In

Jun 03, 2025
What Is an Application Fee for Rental? [2025 Updated]

What Is an Application Fee for Rental? [2025 Updated]

As a landlord, understanding how to properly charge and explain the application fee for rental is essential for both compliance and professionalism. In 2025, this fee remains a common part of the tenant screening process, helping to cover the cost of cred

May 26, 2025
What Do Landlords Look for in a Credit Check? A Detailed Checklist

What Do Landlords Look for in a Credit Check? A Detailed Checklist

One of the most crucial stages in your application to rent a house or apartment is the credit check. However, you might wonder, what do landlords look for in a credit check? Credit checks let landlords find out if you are likely to pay rent on time and be

May 26, 2025
What Is Pet Screening? Benefits, Process, and How to Set Up

What Is Pet Screening? Benefits, Process, and How to Set Up

What's pet screening? Before allowing animals into rental homes, landlords carefully review them using pet screening. Many houses these days have cherished dogs, but having a furry buddy may complicate things even more when renting.  Pet screening guaran

May 26, 2025
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