by Ashley Lutke-Schipholt | Nov 30, 2022 | Rental Management
Changes to Residential Tenancy Act Obligations The British Columbia Government has made a recent change to the Residential Tenancy Act that South Okanagan Property Management wishes to advise to our landlord clients, particularly our snowbird, winter-term and...
by Ashley Lutke-Schipholt | Sep 9, 2022 | Rental Management
Announced this week, the BC Government has issued the maximum 2023 rental increase amount at 2%. To ensure the rent increase is valid landlords must follow the appropriate processes noted below regarding form, timing and notice periods. Landlords must use the...
by Ashley Lutke-Schipholt | May 21, 2022 | Rental Management
HAVE THE AIR CONDITIONER INSPECTED: Extend the life of your air conditioning unit by having it inspected, serviced and cleaned. Now is an excellent time to advise your tenants to change filters in the unit as well. CHECK THE GUTTERS: Its important to clean your...
by Ashley Lutke-Schipholt | Apr 19, 2022 | Rental Management
1. Familiarity with local markets: a property manager is usually based in the area they are servicing. They then have a direct pulse on the communities fair market rental rates, community bylaws and zoning and issues to be wary of. South Okanagan Property Management...
by Ashley Lutke-Schipholt | Apr 19, 2022 | Rental Management
Owning just one rental property can have a myriad of benefits for a landlord both short and long-term. We all wish for passive income and multiple income streams. By hiring a great property manager to manage your investment your income will become even more passive...
by Ashley Lutke-Schipholt | Apr 19, 2022 | Rental Management
Liability claims, hotel fees, and the cost of replacing your belongings in instance of theft or fire are very important items that a tenant’s insurance policy will cover. Many tenants do not realize that their landlord’s insurance policy does not cover their persons...
