Archive for October 2022

Why Hasn’t My Property Been Rented? Owners often wonder why their property isn’t renting within a few days like it did the last time it was on the market and want to know what they need to do to find a tenant faster. Market conditions constantly change, with tenants starting to look for a new place…

What Repairs Are Tenants Responsible For At Their Home? When something breaks at a rental property, owners often assume the tenant is at fault and responsible for fixing or replacing the broken item. It broke while they lived there, so it must be their fault, right? Not only is that not right, but if you…

Renewing the Lease with your Tenants Once the initial lease term expires a couple of months, you may wonder whether you should renew the lease with your tenants and, if so, how to go about it. We’ll review the steps and pros and cons of not renewing below. Do you have to renew the lease?…

Community Rules and Regulations Regarding Rentals When you buy a property in a community with a homeowner association, you agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the association. Unfortunately, many owners don’t read the rules and don’t realize they can change. What rules should you pay attention to regarding your rental? Rules regarding…

Should You Market Your Rental While It’s Vacant Or Occupied? Landlords often wonder when they should start trying to find a new tenant once their current tenant has given the notice to move out. Do you or your Houston property management company begin marketing while occupied or wait until the current tenant moves out to…