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When a Pennsylvania tenant leaves belongings behind after an eviction or move‑out, you cannot simply toss everything in the dumpster and change the locks. Act 129, which amended the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, sets out specific rules for notice, storage, and disposal—and ignoring them can expose you to real liability. With a clear process, though, you can protect yourself, clear the unit, and stay on the right side of the law. What Counts as “Abandoned” Property Under Pennsylvania law, tenants are required to remove their personal property when they vacate a rental space either when they voluntarily leave or are evicted. Property that remains may be treated as “abandoned”... Read more
By Property Management Law Solutions A Florida property manager may be days away from recovering possession when an unexpected notice arrives: the tenant has filed for...
Tamiaka Bryant has rebuilt her life from scratch before. She doesn’t want to have to do it again. Originally from North Carolina, Bryant saw her hometown of New Bern...
The tenant screening market is competitive with numerous tenant screeners (aka consumer reporting agencies or CRAs) battling for business from property managers and...
A Portland-based landlord accused of wrongly evicting a Vancouver renter and her ill mother has agreed to pay $725,000 in what tenant attorneys say is Washington’s...
Evicting a resident is always a stressful operational hurdle, but when that resident has a disability, the professional stakes go through the roof. Property managers often find themselves caught between a rock and a hard place: You have to enforce your community’s lease agreements consistently, but you also have strict legal obligations to uphold fair-housing laws. Finding the right balance is crucial. Rushing an eviction notice without looking at the whole picture can lead to massive legal headaches and seriously damage your reputation. Mastering this tightrope walk means shifting away from standard, rigid punishments and leaning into a thoughtful, empathetic approach to... Read more
The above graphic shows eviction filings for sites we track, relative to their historical baseline. Arrows pointing up show sites with above baseline filings; arrows...
The moment a property manager issues a denial letter, the professional relationship enters a high-stakes phase. While automated screening tools provide a necessary first...
Key Takeaways Landlord-tenant laws vary by state, but there is general uniformity in certain areas. Landlords must provide proper notice before entering tenanted...
Discover the hidden costs of tenant turnover and learn strategies to reduce vacancies. Complete breakdown of expenses, time investments, and proven retention tactics for...
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