Property Management Blog

On our previous blog about tenant screening, we discussed the importance of screening tenants, setting rental criteria so you can protect yourself from discrimination lawsuits, and the federal fair housing guidelines. We talked about everything that the law said we need to be doing. There’s more to screening than just following the ...

A couple came in to talk about property management, and they had a fantastic list of questions. One of the things they wanted to know really stood out, and it forced me to step back and reflect on what we struggle with as professional property managers. They asked: what is the biggest challenge you face day to day when you’re managi...

We have talked about maintenance on your property before, and it’s important to distinguish between deferred maintenance and emergency maintenance. You will be required to treat each type of maintenance situation differently.  Defining Deferred MaintenanceDeferred maintenance is something like a faucet with a slow drip or a sli...

On our list of frequently asked questions is one that is really important. It involves your tenant’s security deposit and what you should do if there’s a landlord deposit dispute over what you might withhold. Here’s the scenario from a landlord who needs help: My ex-tenant said he left the property clean, but I had to pa...

The difference between tenant damage and normal wear and tear in your rental property is not always clear. At Property Solutions of Utah, we believe there are a few things you can do to make the process easier and to keep you protected while you’re making decisions about a tenant’s security deposit. Completing a Move-In Check...

There’s an age-old question among landlords and investors: should you hire a professional property management company, or take care of your rental property yourself? There are a lot of different questions you need to ask yourself, so put together a pro and con table to decide the best course of action for you and your property....

Something interesting happened with us and one of our tenants, so I thought it would present me with a good opportunity to talk about service animals. Last week, I received a phone call from a tenant who said she had purchased a service animal and brought the animal home, and wanted to let us know. There are a lot of laws protecting peopl...

Today’s topic is one I’m excited about because it gives me the opportunity to talk about whether you should sell or rent your home. I have been in the real estate business for over 10 years and I’ve completed over 350 transactions. I’ve also managed a lot of properties, and today’s economy in Utah is very str...

With over 10 years of real estate and Utah property management experience, I have heard and answered a lot of questions about operating a rental property. Today, we’re going to discuss a few of those questions that I hear most frequently.  Do I Need a Business License to Rent my Property?This is something you definitely need to...

Many landlords looking for help with property management in Salt Lake City ask the same two questions. They want to know how much they can charge for late fees, and they want to know how much of a security deposit they should charge. We’re going to address those questions today.  Charging Late FeesWhen you’re charging a t...