Good property management is more than just making sure tenants pay their rent on time. In addition to the work involved with maintenance, paperwork, advertising, and compliance, a key part of the role of a property manager is continual inspections to ensure that properties are staying in good shape. Inspections are our best line […]
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Should I Sell Or Rent My Home When I Relocate? Kirkland, WA Property Management Advice
When people are moving out of state, they often ask if they should hold onto their property and turn it into a rental home. I get asked this question about three or four times a year, and I thought it would be a good idea to explain why I usually encourage people to keep their […]
Best Tips For Handling Delinquent Rent Payments – Advice For Landlords In Kirkland, WA
We have a series of steps that landlords in the Kirkland Redmond area can take when they’re handling delinquent rent payments. It starts with tenant communication and ends with eviction, but a lot of things can happen in between. If your tenant is late paying rent, follow these tips. Tenant Communication Contact your tenant on […]
Why Choose Gregory Property Management In Kirkland, WA
Investors and owners looking for a Kirkland area property management company have several choices. There are a handful of duties that most companies do the same, so today we’re pointing out a couple of things that we do differently at Gregory Property Management in. These are the things that make us your best choice. Faster […]
Tenant Move In Inspection Report
Question: I recently ended up in small claims court with a tenant. The issue related to differing interpretations of the original condition of the unit as indicated on the move-in inspection checklist. In our case, our units are typically in excellent condition. They regularly have very nice carpets (only a few years old), new paint, […]
What Does The Landlord Have To Repair ?
Unfortunately, the law is not specific enough to cover everything. We know that the heating, plumbing, cooking, refrigerator must be fixed promptly, but what about the bedroom door that doesn’t close properly, the sagging gate in the back yard, or the big air gap under the front door? You don’t have to fix the bedroom […]