Property Management News

The recent California appellate court decision Eshagian v. Cepeda has added a new requirement to the already detailed rules surrounding Three-Day Notices—documents landlords must serve before initiating eviction proceedings. In order to obtain a judgment evicting a tenant, California laws must be strictly followed. This new requirement adds another procedural trap for the unwary that may hinder a landlord’s ability to take back its space if it is not adequately addressed. Background California’s unlawful detainer statutes contain a comprehensive list of information that needs to be included within a Three-Day Notice. Among the requirements is that a Three-Day Notice must demand... Read more
Owning rental properties comes with a lot of responsibility. Regular maintenance, collecting rent, insuring your property, and creating lease agreements – it can be...
Owning rental real estate can be lucrative, but it can also be risky. Every landlord has a story about a bad tenant who either defaulted on their rent or caused major...
One of the more frustrating situations you might face is when a tenant refuses to let you into the rental unit – even after proper notice. So, the big question...
In a ruling that could reshape how landlords approach late rent fees, the Kansas Supreme Court last week upheld a district court’s decision requiring a tenant to pay...

A new industry report on renter delinquency trends paints a starker picture of the multifamily sector in 2025 than was suggested here last month. Produced by J Turner Research in partnership with TheGuarantors—a firm specializing in risk management for multifamily housing—the 2025 State of Renter Delinquency and Default draws on survey responses from more than 400 professionals across executive, corporate, and onsite roles. It reveals concern over renter defaults, limited confidence in recovery and growing doubt that current strategies will be enough to meet the challenges ahead. The report reveals entrenched financial stressors as the cause for renter delinquency trends. When asked... Read more
In the 10 worst states to be a landlord, it can be tough between taxes, tenants who don’t live up to their lease agreements, maintenance woes, and the cost of...
AAOA is thrilled to introduce its partnership with Synergetic Communication Inc. (“Syncom”) to enhance Debt Collection Recovery Services for our valued...
Most landlords worry about chasing late rent, getting repairs done, or dealing with difficult tenants. But what if someone was living in your property without you even...
It always starts small. Maybe a renter blasts the music a little too loud late at night. Or, maybe they throw a party that people can hear all the way downstairs. At...