Pet Deposits: The Ultimate Guide for Property Managers & Tenants
Confused about pet deposits, pet rent, or service animal rules? Learn everything landlords need to know—legal limits, refund rules, best practices, and templates for pet addendums.
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The Property Pulse by LandlordDoc | August 15th, 2025
Your twice-monthly pulse of what's happening in the rental industry right now Issue #6 | August 15, 2025 | 3-minute read
Percentage Rent: The Complete Landlord & Tenant Guide
Percentage rent is a commercial lease structure where the tenant pays a fixed base rent plus a percentage of gross sales once revenue rises above a set breakpoint
Pass-Through Expenses in Property Management | The Complete Guide
Pass-through expenses are specific property-related costs billed directly to tenants above and beyond the standard base rent outlined in their lease agreements
Operating Budgets in Property Management: A Complete Guide
An operating budget is a financial plan that outlines the expected income and expenses associated with managing a property over a specific period—usually one fiscal year
A Cautionary Tale: Scaling Isn’t Just a Bigger Version of Small
Scaling isn’t just saying yes to more work—it’s building the systems that can carry it. Because when you drop the ball, it’s not just your name that takes the hit—it’s everyone who trusted you.
Occupancy Rate: The Definitive Guide for Property Managers & Owners
At its core, occupancy rate is the percentage of rented or occupied units compared to the total available units
The Property Pulse by LandlordDoc | August 1st, 2025
Your twice-monthly pulse of what's happening in the rental industry right now | Issue #5 | August 1, 2025 | ⏱️ 3-minute read
Texas Squatter's Rights Guide: 2025 Laws, Recent Developments, and Property Protection
Texas law permits adverse possession claims but recent criminalization of squatting allows property owners to request immediate removal by authorities.
How to Evict Squatters and Non-Paying Tenants in Texas (2025 Guide)
Whether you're dealing with a holdover tenant who’s overstayed their lease, or a squatter who showed up out of nowhere, this guide breaks down exactly how to evict someone in Texas in 2025.
Net Operating Income (NOI) in Property Management: A Complete Guide
Net Operating Income (NOI) is the amount of income left after subtracting operating expenses from total revenue
Multifamily Group Space in Property Management: A Complete Guide
Multifamily group space refers to the shared portions of a multifamily property designed for the collective use of residents and their guests
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Month-to-Month Lease: Rules, 30/60/90-Day Notices, Rent Increases & Best Practices
A month-to-month lease is a rental agreement that continues indefinitely, renewing automatically each month until canceled by either party with proper notice
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Modified Gross Lease: Who Pays What, How It Works, and How It Compares to NNN
A modified gross lease is a commercial rental agreement where the tenant pays a fixed base rent plus a proportional share of specific operating expenses, like janitorial, maintenance, or utilities
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Master Association Fees in Property Management: A Complete Guide
Master association fees are regular payments made by property owners to a parent-level homeowners association—a master association that oversees multiple smaller associations, or sub-associations, within a large development
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Master Association in Property Management: A Complete Guide
A Master Association is a homeowners association (HOA) that governs multiple sub-associations within a larger planned community
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Market Rent in Property Management: A Complete Guide
Market rent is the amount a property would most likely command under current market conditions
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Long-Term vs. Short-Term Rentals: A Practical Guide [+ Calculators]
Long-term rentals involve leasing a property for 30 days or more with stable tenant occupancy and predictable income, while short-term rentals are for stays under 30 days, offering flexible lodging for travelers and temporary residents.
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35 Common Questions About Lessees and Lessors—Answered for Property Managers
Get answers to the 35 most common queries in plain language, grounded in legal and operational best practices
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Lessee vs Lessor in Property Management: A Complete Guide
A lessee is the person or business that rents property, while a lessor is the property owner or entity leasing out the space
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Leasehold Estate in Property Management: A Complete Guide
A leasehold estate means a renter has exclusive possession of a space, while ownership remains with the landlord
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Leased Premises in Property Management: A Complete Guide for Landlords
Leased premises refer to the specific physical area a tenant rents from a landlord, as outlined in a lease agreement
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Mastering Lease Agreements in Property Management (2025 Guide)
A lease agreement represents a contractual arrangement between a property owner and a tenant, establishing legal rights and obligations for property use and occupancy
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Landlord-Tenant Laws: A Complete Guide for Property Managers
Landlord-tenant laws define the legal relationship between a landlord and tenant, regulating lease terms, rent payments, eviction procedures, and property responsibilities