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Tenants & LeasingWho handles disputes over security deposit deductions?
When a tenant disputes a deduction, the manager handles the correspondence and the evidence, the owner approves the position, and justice court is the last stop. Here is who does what at each step.
Justin Brown · 5 min read
Tenants & LeasingHow quickly does a security deposit need to be returned in Texas?
Texas gives a landlord thirty days from surrender to refund the deposit or deliver an itemized accounting, once the tenant has provided a forwarding address. Here is how the clock runs and how to meet it.
Justin Brown · 5 min read
Tenants & LeasingWhat happens if a tenant moves out without giving notice?
A tenant who leaves without notice still owes rent until the home is re-rented, but Texas expects the owner to re-let promptly. Here is how to confirm they are gone, secure the house, apply the deposit and move on.
Justin Brown · 5 min read
Tenants & LeasingHow quickly can a property manager get the house ready for the next tenant?
A routine turnover can be rent-ready within days when the scope is set on move-out day and vendors are sequenced properly. Here is what drives the timeline, what stretches it, and how pre-leasing shrinks the gap.
Justin Brown · 5 min read
Tenants & LeasingHow do I avoid spending too much on repairs between tenants?
Turnover overspending comes from vague scope, repeat vendor trips and upgrades the market will not pay for. Here are the habits that keep make-ready costs in check without making the house harder to rent.
Justin Brown · 5 min read
Tenants & LeasingWho handles utilities while the rental is empty?
During a vacancy the owner pays for utilities while the manager handles transfers, readings and bills. Here is which services should stay on, why, and how the costs appear on your statement.
Justin Brown · 5 min read
Texas Law & TaxesWhat financial reports should a property manager send each month?
A property manager should send a monthly owner statement, a rent ledger, itemized expenses with invoices, the reserve balance and the disbursement record. Here is what each report is for and what a missing one hides.
Justin Brown · 5 min read
Texas Law & TaxesCan I see a sample owner statement before signing up?
You can and should ask for a sample owner statement before signing. It shows how every fee, repair and disbursement will actually appear. Here is what to look for and the questions to ask with it in hand.
Justin Brown · 5 min read
Texas Law & TaxesWhat year-end documents will I receive for my accountant?
A property manager should give you an annual owner statement, a Form 1099 for rents, the year's invoices and the deposit ledger. Here is what each one is, and which documents still come from your lender, insurer and county.
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