Property Management Blog

Something interesting happened with us and one of our tenants, so I thought it would present me with a good opportunity to talk about service animals. Last week, I received a phone call from a tenant who said she had purchased a service animal and brought the animal home, and wanted to let us know. There are a lot of laws protecting peopl...

Today’s topic is one I’m excited about because it gives me the opportunity to talk about whether you should sell or rent your home. I have been in the real estate business for over 10 years and I’ve completed over 350 transactions. I’ve also managed a lot of properties, and today’s economy in Utah is very str...

With over 10 years of real estate and Utah property management experience, I have heard and answered a lot of questions about operating a rental property. Today, we’re going to discuss a few of those questions that I hear most frequently.  Do I Need a Business License to Rent my Property?This is something you definitely need to...

Many landlords looking for help with property management in Salt Lake City ask the same two questions. They want to know how much they can charge for late fees, and they want to know how much of a security deposit they should charge. We’re going to address those questions today.  Charging Late FeesWhen you’re charging a t...

It’s a good idea for landlords, investors and property owners to require their tenants to have renter’s insurance before leasing a property. We’re touching on the subject of renter’s insurance today by sharing a story that recently happened to tenants in West Jordan, Utah. A week or so after moving into a new home,...

Getting rid of tenants who aren’t complying with your lease agreement can be a harrowing task, and for many landlords and property managers, eviction is an ugly word. Eviction can occur for several reasons and it’s a lengthy process. In today’s blog, we’re touching on a few of the important things you need to do wh...

Landlords need a strong and solid lease agreement in place that will protect their interests as well as their investment property. If you’ve seen some of our other videos you know we have talked about the importance of good tenant screening. Once you have screened a tenant and found someone to move in, it’s also important to h...

When you’re thinking about tenant screening, remember that it’s better for landlords to wait for the right tenant than to quickly place a bad tenant. Properly screening a tenant is very important. A common reason that landlords ignore thorough screening is that they feel the stress of having to make a mortgage payment, and the...

Property Solutions of Utah is an innovative and full service property management company, and we’d like to introduce ourselves to you and let you know that we’re available to answer any questions you have. I have personally been in real estate for 10 years, and I have owned a brokerage for most of that time. A few years ago, I...

Sometimes searching for a rental home is tough especially if you have any special needs or requirements. Finding the right place for you and your family is very important and something that we understand you don't take lightly. There are a few things to consider when looking at rental properties and even for buying.  Family friendly...