It might be something you strive for. It might be something you’ve never thought about before...what kind of tenant are you? You might think it doesn’t matter, but how you conduct yourself with your landlord can have long term effects. So, before you bash your landlord on social media, give a thought to what it takes to create a good relationship with your landlord and what it can get you down the...
Looking for a place to live can be a drag. It gets especially depressing when you find the perfect place only to get denied or find that there is already a list of applicants ahead of you. If you’re looking for a place to live, here is some inside information on how the application process works and how long it takes. Use this information to be prepared and win your space! FIRST COME, FIRST...
Prestige Property Management is committed to ensuring the care of the properties we manage and the people we serve--tenants and clients. As part of our service, we conduct several property surveys to make sure that all the properties are well-maintained and comfortable to live in. The main times that you can expect to schedule a survey is at move in, lease renewal or move out. Here is what you can expect...
Feeling boxed in is never fun. Even most mobile carriers are going with month-to-month service agreements. So, it seems that month-to-month is freedom forward and what you should look for in a rental… But what if it’s not? The Benefits of a Lease You, the owner, know that you benefit from a lease because you decrease the risk of your property sitting vacant and costing you money. You are happy...
WHAT IS A SECURITY DEPOSIT? A security deposit is money you pay to the landlord to ensure that your property will return to rent-ready condition at the end of your lease term. The sum can vary from state to state, but is generally a month’s rent. The payment of the security deposit is a security to the landlord that you will abide by your lease and care for the property while you are tenant; and...
You’re looking for a place to live. You know the area you’d like and what you can afford. And so your search begins… Consider the Landlord There is one more thing you might want to factor in: the landlord. You may want to think about who it is that you will be working with—a private individual; a family member or representative of the owner; or a property management...
You signed a lease...and now you’re the proud caretaker of a lawn...with plants. How do you take care of the plants in your landscaping? Here is a quick guide for maintaining common landscaping plants, if you choose not to hire a professional. Boxwood shrubs These shrubs are incredibly hardy. They are often shaped. You can prune them almost any time, except for late fall...