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This guide, by Compass Property Management explains how to think about emergency maintenance in a rental home, with an eye toward the Atlanta metro, where summer heat, spring storms, and winter cold snaps all create their own kinds of urgent problems. It is general education, not legal advice, so check your lease and local requirements for your specific obligations. Ready to Take the Next Step? 404 445 7770 Contact Us A Simple Definition of an Emergency An emergency is a situation that threatens the safety of the residents, causes o…

The first year of a management relationship usually costs more than the years that follow, because setting up a new tenancy involves one-time work that does not repeat every month. If you do not account for this difference, a proposal can look cheaper or more expensive than it really is. This guide, by Compass Property Management explains the typical costs in the first year, how they differ from the ongoing costs, and how to compare proposals fairly. Ready to Take the Next Step? 404 445 7770 Contact Us Why the First Year Costs More…

This landlord compliance checklist walks through adverse action notices, lease signing requirements, move-in documentation, security deposit handling, and the notices Georgia landlords are expected to serve during tenancy and at termination. Compass Property Management runs this landlord compliance process for owners across metro Atlanta every day, and the properties that stay out of trouble almost always have a paper trail behind every decision. Ready to Take the Next Step? 404 445 7770 Contact Us Start With Your Fair Housing Paper…

Rental property owners in metro Atlanta usually ask one of two questions before hiring a manager: what does this cost, and how is that cost calculated? The answer depends heavily on whether a firm charges a flat monthly fee or a percentage of collected rent. Compass Property Management, which manages single-family rentals, townhomes, and small multi-unit properties across Cobb, Cherokee, Fulton, and DeKalb counties, prices its plans on a flat-fee structure that flexes from one property to fifty. This article walks through how each pricing…

Atlanta is not one uniform rental market. A Midtown condo, BeltLine bungalow, and single-family home outside the Perimeter may have similar bedroom counts yet compete for different renters. Accurate pricing requires neighborhood-level comparisons, an understanding of the tenant’s total monthly cost, and attention to leasing activity. In this article, Compass Property Management will go over how to price your property to stay competitive. Ready to Take the Next Step? 404 445 7770 Contact Us Begin With the Cost of a Pricing Mistake Sup…