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Blog Post What Is a Utility Continuous Service Agreement (CSA) and Why Should Property Owners Consider It?
By Property Management Blog - Thursday, April 10, 2025

What Is a Utility Continuous Service Agreement (CSA) and Why Should Property Owners Consider It?

Managing a rental property comes with many responsibilities, and one aspect that often gets overlooked is utility management during tenant transitions. That’s where a Utility Continuous Service Agreement (CSA) can make life easier for property owners and managers. But what ...
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Blog Post Seasonal Maintenance Tips for Rental Properties
By Property Management Blog - Friday, April 4, 2025

Seasonal Maintenance Tips for Rental Properties

To ensure a seamless transition into the spring and summer seasons for rental properties at Kenmore Team Property Management, we begin by sending a timely email reminder to tenants regarding upcoming sprinkler start-ups and recommended scheduled watering times. Additionally, we p...
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Blog Post Rent or Buy?
By Property Management Blog - Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Rent or Buy?

“DON’T GIVE YOUR MONEY TO A LANDLORD AND PAY THEIR MORTGAGE!” – Sound familiar? This advice has been passed around for decades, but is it really the whole truth?As a real estate professional, I see the advantages of homeownership, but I also know that rent...
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Blog Post Navigating the Eviction Process
By Property Management Blog - Thursday, March 20, 2025

Navigating the Eviction Process

Evictions, also known as unlawful detainers, can be one of the most financially and emotionally draining processes in property management. Navigating this difficult situation requires patience, a logical mindset, and a thorough understanding of the legal steps involved. Even when...
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Blog Post The Pros and Cons of Allowing Pets in Rental Properties
By Property Management Blog - Friday, March 14, 2025

The Pros and Cons of Allowing Pets in Rental Properties

When making determinations on the ins and outs of your rental property, one of the bigger decisions that many landlords wrestle with is whether or not to allow pets at their rental property. There are several pros and cons to consider when making this decision, and while allowing...
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Blog Post Handling Emergency Repairs in Rental Properties
By Property Management Blog - Friday, February 21, 2025

Handling Emergency Repairs in Rental Properties

At Kenmore Team Property Management, we understand the critical importance of prompt and efficient maintenance services. Our dedicated maintenance department operates 24/7 to address both routine requests and emergency situations, ensuring the ongoing well-being of your propertie...
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Blog Post The Importance of Properly Pricing Your Rental Property
By Property Management Blog - Thursday, February 13, 2025

The Importance of Properly Pricing Your Rental Property

Managing rental properties over time teaches valuable lessons about the importance of pricing your properties correctly from the outset. With extensive experience handling thousands of properties, including over 500 new leases and renewals last year alone, I have seen firsthand h...
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Blog Post What to do When a Tenant Doesn’t Pay Rent
By Property Management Blog - Thursday, February 6, 2025

What to do When a Tenant Doesn’t Pay Rent

When a tenant fails to pay rent, communication is paramount. This communication should have started with the tenant, however, it often doesn’t, so as a property manager it is our responsibility to send a polite reminder to the tenant by text, email or phone that rent was no...
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Blog Post Handling Difficult Tenants
By Property Management Blog - Thursday, January 30, 2025

Handling Difficult Tenants

One of the four obstacles commonly referred to in the investor community that holds many people back from becoming real estate investors are TENANTS. The other three “T’s” are Toilets, Trash, and Taxes.Difficult Tenants can be developed by means of a change in c...
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Blog Post The Importance of Lease Agreements
By Property Management Blog - Friday, January 24, 2025

The Importance of Lease Agreements

Lease agreements are crucial to both tenants and landlords alike to spell out the terms, rights, and responsibilities of both parties. It is the foundation of the rental agreement and can help ensure a smooth experience for everyone.A lease provides clarity of expectations of the...
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