Won’t You Be My Neighbor? 14 Things You Need To Know About Being A Good Neighbor

Do you know who your neighbors are? According to the Pew Research Center, 57 percent of Americans say they know some of their neighbors. Whether you frequently talk to your upstairs neighbor or you only see your next-door neighbor on occasion, being a good neighbor...

BIG MISTAKES THAT I SEE ALL THE TIME WHEN WE TAKE OVER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FROM DO-IT-YOURSELFERS.

You don’t want to miss something HUGE in your Lease Agreement, do you? Why would you care what is in your lease agreement, they are all the same, right? I can just use the Colorado or Denver standard lease agreement form template, right?From time to ti...

COLORADO WARRANTY OF HABITABILITY

Security Deposit refunds are due back to the tenant within 30 days, unless your lease agreed to more, but no longer than 60 days. The Landlord owes the tenant a statement of withholdings, essentially showing the reason any funds were not returned to the tenant upon vacating. This...

Do YOU need a Real Estate License to manage Rentals in Colorado?

We often get asked by owners if they need a license to own a rental in Colorado. This quick one-minute tip goes into that question for the owner, the manager and real estate professionals. Each person will have a different requirement. The real estate investor that is just managi...

HVAC Annual Maintenance

Why in the world would I spend between $59 to $200+ to do preventative service on our HVAC equipment on an annual basis? Why would I spend my money on a rental for cleaning? Isn’t the tenant going to take care of the furnace and AC?Well, I went right to the source for the a...

Security Deposit Refunds in Denver, Colorado

How Long can you withhold Security Deposits in Colorado?Security Deposit refunds are due back to the tenant within one month, unless your lease agreed to more, but no longer than 60 days. [38-12-103 CRS] In our lease agreements, we agree to 60 days with our tenants. We often get ...

Do I need a property manager in Highlands Ranch?

Taking care of a rental property can be time-consuming and daunting. Still, many rental property owners feel like they can take care of managing the property themselves. But what happens when it becomes too much?There are a multitude of reasons to use a property management compan...

How To Handle A Security Deposit Dispute

A tenant has moved out of a property and is expecting the security deposit back in full. But there are some issues. Many landlords and property managers in Highlands Ranch don’t like what comes next – the dreaded dispute about the security deposit.These conflicts are ...

How to find good renters in Highlands Ranch

There is a delicate balance to owning a rental property. Of course, you want to protect your investment. However, you don’t want the unit to remain vacant for an extended period of time because it minimizes profits.Renting your unit quickly to what could be an unqualified t...

What to do when your tenant abandons your Colorado rental property?

Your tenant moved out. Whether the departure from your rental property in Colorado went smoothly or otherwise, that transition means a bundle of work is around the corner.It’s a mixed bag when dealing with your now-vacant property. Sometimes tenants do everything the right ...