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Having a reliable, long-term tenant for your income property is any landlord’s goal—you want a steady, dependable income from your tenants. But what happens when your renter decides they want a roommate to help with the rent and share the responsibilities of the unit? Are you obligated to approve such a request? While there ar...

You want your income property to look its best before putting it on the market. An attractive listing can not only interest more tenants, but help you find the right fit for long-term rental income. With the right renovations, you can give your rental property the chance to make its best impression.Of course, you don’t need to ...

As a landlord, you have the right to deny renters with pets, except for those with service animals, as per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These animals are technically not considered to be pets.Yet the majority of renters have pets, and they expect to pay a pet deposit or fee when renting with a pet (service animals are exclud...

Managing your income property on a good day is stressful enough. But what happens when your unit needs work done? Whether it’s routine maintenance such as an appliance repair or an emergency plumbing situation, having a support network in place to help you handle the issue is immensely helpful.Your local property manager is establis...

COVID-19 has turned the world as we know it upside down. People have lost jobs, kids are out of school, and many of those still employed are doing remote work.  Our current global pandemic has certainly affected the rental market as well, but not in the way you might think. COVID’s impact on the Northern Virginia rental ma...

A growing number of renters have animal companions and are looking for units that accept pets. An estimated 50-90% of tenants own a pet and need housing where landlords allow them.While Virginia law doesn’t require you to allow pets in your rental property—outside of service or emotional support animals—accepting pets ha...

Although the rental market’s prime months are here, in-person property tours are impractical with continuing precautions for the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic in place.However, people are still looking for rental properties, and you still need to market your unit. To show your income property successfully, you can create a virtual...

Regular maintenance prevents you as a property owner from having to spend unnecessary funds on emergency repairs—it also keeps your tenants happy and helps you have a profitable investment property for years to come. At Circle Property Management, we work diligently to maintain our level of service to our clients with our dedic...

As a landlord in Virginia, you do your best to ensure the tenants you choose for your unit are a good fit. However, even the best landlords can’t guarantee that a particular renter won’t cause problems. Dealing with a challenging situation at your property with occupants who are being difficult can cause stress for even the mo...

The tenant screening process is undoubtedly one of the most influential factors when it comes to managing your rental property. Without taking the proper steps to ensure the applicant is a good fit for your unit, you could end up with a tenant who can’t afford the rent or has had several previous evictions.While having the potential...