New England Property Management Blog

Constructive Evictions 101

Constructive evictions occur when landlords prevent tenants from using a property as promised in the lease, which in effect causes them to be evicted from the home. Although some triggers for constructive evictions are clear, a property manager who is well versed in landlord-tenant law can help you avoid inadvertently committing this cost...

Can Landlords Restrict Families with Kids from Renting?

There are many reasons some landlords wish to limit their properties to adult renters only. Some landlords are concerned that their current tenants may not want to live in a community with kids, while others worry about the additional wear and tear on a property that can occur when kids are among the residents. However, there are very str...

What to Look for When Picking Tenants for Your Properties

Choosing the right tenants for your property is one of the most critical parts of making your rentals profitable. However, picking tenants involves a lot more than simply checking credit scores or income, and the process gets even more complex because of state and federal laws governing the screening process. Fortunately, a property manag...

Strategies to Use When Tenants Are Late on Rent

Late rent payments are inconvenient and expensive. For landlords, they cause a long list of complications, from the time spent chasing down payment to the potential expense of having to go to court. If you work with a property management company, they will handle rent collection and late-rent policy enforcement on your behalf, saving you ...

Making the Perry Street Apartments Your Home

Are you looking for a quiet location with easy access to amenities to call home? If so, then the Perry Street Apartments could be the location for you. With reliable property management and property maintenance from our company, you’ll love everything the Perry Street Apartments have to offer.The Perry Street Apartments are close to...

When Can Landlords Inspect a Tenant’s Home?

If you have rental homes, then inspections are an important aspect of property management. However, there are restrictions regarding how and when inspections can happen under Massachusetts law, which your property management company can help you follow.Watch this video to learn more about the landlord’s right to inspect a tenant&rsq...

What to Know Before Renting to College Students

Finding the right tenants is always a challenge for landlords. One question many landlords have to consider is whether they should rent their properties to college students. There are several benefits to having college students as renters, but there also some inherent risks. If you have a property management company screening tenants on y...

Nearby Attractions for Folly Hill Meadows Residents

One of the many reasons residents choose to call Folly Hill Meadow Apartments home is our proximity to top local amenities. Although the community sits on 26 beautiful acres that are well-maintained by our property management company, when you do get the urge to venture out, you’ll find plenty of adventure on your doorstep.Our garde...

The Implied Warranty of Habitability

If you are a landlord, one of the many benefits of hiring a property manager is that your manager understands your legal obligations to your tenants and will help you avoid costly lawsuits for inadvertently violating them. One such requirement is the implied warranty of habitability. This video explains more.The implied warranty of habita...

Commonly Overlooked Tasks to Get an Apartment “Rent-Ready”

When you’re a landlord, the task of getting your property ready to be rented can be overwhelming. Fortunately, if you work with a property management company, they will ensure that you’ve ticked every box that your prospective tenants will expect, so you don’t lose quality renters. Consider this list of tasks that landlo...