Move In Checklist: How to Maximize Your Security Deposit Refund
Move In Checklist: How to Maximize Your Security Deposit Refund Team Obligo

Renting a new home is always exciting, but it comes with responsibilities. There are some important tasks that will not only help you settle nicely into your new space, but… Read More

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Buttery Smooth Move-Outs: The Art of Managing Renter Expectations
Buttery Smooth Move-Outs: The Art of Managing Renter Expectations Roey Dor

Move-outs are a bit like breakups. The renter and the property manager, who had a stable relationship, suddenly find themselves in new territory, often full of fear and friction. Sounds… Read More

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How to Avoid Charges at Move-Out: The Must-Have Checklist for Renters
How to Avoid Charges at Move-Out: The Must-Have Checklist for Renters Team Obligo

The average American can expect to move 11.7 times in their lifetime. If you’re a renter during any of these moves, you’ll want to do everything you can to restore… Read More

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Top 5 Property Management Challenges Solved By Deposit-Free Living
Top 5 Property Management Challenges Solved By Deposit-Free Living Cyan Zhong

A property manager wears many hats. Filling vacant units, collecting payments, communicating with residents, processing move-outs, and implementing new technology solutions are just a handful of the day-to-day responsibilities. Ultimately,… Read More

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Refunding Security Deposits to Roommates: It Doesn’t Have to Be A Nightmare
Refunding Security Deposits to Roommates: It Doesn’t Have to Be A Nightmare Cyan Zhong

One of the most essential components of rental housing is having roommates. In 2016-2017, one in three adults in America still lived with roommates, or in doubled-up households. That percentage… Read More

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The Most Frequent Renter Complaint: Slow Security Deposit Refunds
The Most Frequent Renter Complaint: Slow Security Deposit Refunds Cyan Zhong

Tolstoy wrote: ”Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.”  This line certainly rings true in today’s rental market as well: Happy renters are… Read More

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The 14-Day Deposit Refund Rule: How New Rent Laws in New York Affect Security Deposits
The 14-Day Deposit Refund Rule: How New Rent Laws in New York Affect Security Deposits Omri Dor

Real estate professionals all over New York State are still coming to grips with the full extent of this change. The most glaring changes have to do with a landlord’s… Read More

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