Which costs can landlords pass on to tenants?
Which costs can a landlord pass on to tenants? Recoverable vs non-recoverable service charges, typical examples, the lease clause and a worked example.
Property management8 min read
Property management
Property management explained: choosing a manager, fees, service charges, splitting utility costs between tenants and planning a building's reserve fund.
How to choose a property manager: step-by-step guide
How to choose a property manager: define the scope, compare candidates with a scoring matrix, ask the right questions and spot contract red flags.
Property management8 min read
How to split utility costs between tenants fairly
How to split utility costs between tenants: equal, by area, by occupants or by meter, with worked examples, a comparison table and common mistakes.
Property management10 min read
Property management fees explained: what you pay
Property management fees explained: percentage vs flat fees, letting, renewal and maintenance charges, plus a worked example to compare the true yearly cost.
Property management9 min read
Reserve fund planning for apartment buildings and HOAs
Reserve fund planning step by step: list components, estimate lifespans and costs, set annual contributions and avoid special assessments. Worked examples.
Property management10 min read
Service charges explained: what you pay and why
Service charges explained in plain English: what they cover, how costs are split between units, budgets vs actuals, and how to check your statement.
Property management12 min read