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How to Increase Tenant Applications at Your Rental Property
March 22, 2023
Property managers know that occupancy is key. Retaining tenants, avoiding turnover, and filling vacant apartments as soon as possible helps keep profits healthy and avoids headaches for management and staff.
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Five Tips for Managing Pets on Your Rental Properties
March 08, 2023
Property management can be a challenging task, especially when it comes to dealing with pets. From enforcing pet policies to managing pet waste, there are a variety of issues that property managers must navigate.
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How to Increase Your Rental Income in 2023
February 22, 2023
As we move into the new year, now’s a great time for landlords and property managers to reexamine budgets and explore additional revenue generation opportunities.
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How to Implement a Pet-Friendly Policy at Your Rental Property
February 08, 2023
Business textbooks teach that acquiring a new customer can cost five times more than retaining an existing one. The same rule of thumb applies to tenants at rental properties. Poor resident retention rates can have a significant impact on the financial performance and long-term success of your property.
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Boost Income and Cover Damage Expenses With a Pet Guarantee
January 25, 2023
Among all US households, approximately 70% currently own at least one pet. That number is even higher among younger generations, who are more likely to be renters than their parents or grandparents. Having a strict “no pets” policy only serves to limit your tenant pool, reduce potential revenue, and expose you to fraudulent service animal applications.
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Top Property Management Trends of 2023
January 04, 2023
Each new year is marked by notable shifts in how tenants approach leasing and how properties can best attract and retain quality renters. The strategies that worked in 2022 may not be the best options for 2023.
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Animals in Rentals in 2023: What You Need to Know as a Landlord
December 20, 2022
As the number of pet-owning households in the US continues to grow, landlords and property owners would be wise to take notice and adopt policies that meet the moment. Here are the pet rental trends taking shape in 2023 and why your restrictive pet policies may no longer be the right business decision.
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NARPM 2022 Affiliate of the Year
December 15, 2022
On December 8th, OurPetPolicy was awarded 2022 Affiliate of the Year by the SouthWest Idaho chapter of the National Associate of Residential Property Managers (NARPM). It was OurPetPolicy’s first time at the annual holiday dinner and the first time being recognized by the local chapter.
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Pet Management in Properties: The Inside Scoop on ESAs
December 08, 2022
As a landlord or property manager, you’ve likely had to review your fair share of emotional support animal (ESA) letters. While many renters do need the assistance that a support animal provides, others have been caught abusing the ESA system as a way to avoid pet deposits, fees, or more stringent pet policies in general.
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Press Release
New Pet Training Tool Feature Added to Pet Management Platform
October 20, 2022
Landlord Tech’s industry leading pet management platform, OurPetPolicy, launches a cat and dog training feature providing pet owners and landlords full training modules for better pet management for rental properties.
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Five Ways You are Losing Money as a Property Owner
October 13, 2022
As a property owner, it can sometimes feel like you're drowning in expenses. Don't leave revenue and cost-saving opportunities on the table! This post outline five ways you may be losing money on pet-related policies and how you can better capitalize on these opportunities with simple, easy-to-implement tools.
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Pet Management Platforms Are Worth the Investment. Here’s Why.
September 16, 2022
Pet management platforms are useful tools to help you manage your property's pet program. However, they do come at a cost. This post discusses how these platforms can help you earn additional income and links to a useful ROI calculator to show you exactly how much you can realize in cost savings by using OurPetPolicy.
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Pets That Cause the Most Property Damage
August 10, 2022
As long as animals have been cohabiting with humans, they’ve been causing property damage. Whether it’s something as minor as an “accident” in the corner of the room or complete destruction of furniture, our furry companions seem to love creating headaches for both their owners and property managers.
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Here's How an ESA HUD Sting Cost This Property Manager $80,000
July 12, 2022
As a landlord or property owner, you have a legal duty to understand the Fair Housing Act and its implications for assistance animals at your property. Not knowing this information can be costly. Here's how one landlord learned that the hard way.
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Seven ESA Loopholes Commonly Used by Tenants and How to Close Them
June 14, 2022
Property managers and landlords have reported more animal-related damage accompanying the recent uptick in the number of Emotional Support Animals over the last few years. Understanding the ways pet owners are getting around policies and pet agreements is crucial for preventing this damage and ensuring the safest environment for your rentals.
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New Pet Mapping Tool Feature Added to Pet Management Platform OurPetPolicy
June 07, 2022
Landlord Tech’s industry leading pet management platform, OurPetPolicy, launches an animal mapping feature, allowing property managers to easily track and map animals on their properties and quickly distinguish between authorized and unauthorized pets.
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Renting to Pet Owners: Records Every Landlord Should Keep
April 13, 2022
It’s best to arm yourself with information regarding your tenants and their pets, so you can protect yourself from pet-related issues, check if a new tenant is a good fit for the current dynamic, and keep everyone happy.
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Landlord Q&A: Should You Move to a Pet-Friendly Policy?
March 28, 2022
The question of whether to have a no-pet policy versus being a pet-friendly residence is an age-old question for most landlords. But in recent years, with the emergence and soaring popularity of Emotional Support Animals (ESAs), the question is no longer yes or no to being pet-friendly, but when?
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Emotional Support Animals, Service Animals, and Pets. What’s the Difference?
January 13, 2022
Over the years, these furry friends have transformed into more than just household pets, they have become an integral part of many people’s physical and mental health. Understanding the differences between an emotional support animal, a service animal, and a pet is essential to understanding how to properly accommodate, manage, and appreciate these animals and those who rely on them.
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Considerations Tenants Make When Choosing a Rental
December 09, 2021
Marketing to and bringing in new tenants is a critical piece in the overall success of your rental property. Keeping existing tenants happy is also a major lifeline in your portfolio.
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The Opportunity Cost of Not Verifying Tenant ESA Letters
December 07, 2021
As a property manager, pet fees and deposits are the best way to protect your property from pet-related damages and unexpected costs. Unfortunately, pet owners have found a convenient loophole using Emotional Support Animal (ESA) letters to help them get out of paying any pet fees.
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Protecting Your Rental Property from Pet Damage
December 07, 2021
A vast number of potential renters own pets and consider them part of the family. As a landlord, allowing pets in your properties widens the applicant pool and gives you a better chance of securing long-term, reliable tenants. However, it is also important that you safeguard your rental properties from pet damage.
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The True Cost of Having a Bad Pet Policy
December 03, 2021
Having a pet policy for your renters is an essential part of protecting your property and your rental income. However, it's important to note that not all policies are created equal.
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Ebook
Why Pet Fees are an Essential Landlord Strategy
October 13, 2021
Pet fees are a sensitive subject among both tenants and landlords. Many renters feel that these fees are an unfair tax that they’re forced to pay for having furry family members.
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Five Ways to Keep your Landscape Looking Great When You Have Pet-Owning Tenants
August 23, 2021
Once you’ve weighed the pros and cons and decided to allow pet-owning tenant(s), the next decision tackles the issue of maintaining attractive landscaping and pet-friendly premises.
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Ebook
What Landlords Need To Know About ESAs In 2023
July 01, 2021
If your property normally does not allow pets, it may be tempting to deny an ESA outright, but there are multiple reasons why this may not be the best course of action.
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The Landlord’s Guide To Tenants With Pets
June 01, 2021
As a landlord, you have to determine whether or not your rental properties are going to be pet-friendly. This can be a challenging decision due to the number of pros and cons.
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