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Life happens — and sometimes that means your renters change before the lease is over.

This week's episode of Landlording U shares how to use a lease amendment to legally change your lease, with information on why you should never skip the screening process for mid-lease additions. 📝

Adding or Removing Renters Mid-Lease? Here's How to Do It Right | Landlording U Ep. 5 Life happens — and sometimes that means your renters change mid-lea...

Maintenance is often the biggest point of friction between property owners and renters, but it doesn't have to be.

In this episode, we cover how to triage emergency versus non-emergency issues, why you should always ask for photos, and how to maintain a professional paper trail that protects your asset. 🛠️

How to Handle Maintenance Requests Without Drama | Landlording U Ep. 4 Maintenance is the biggest point of friction in landlording — but it doesn't have to be. Whether it’s a midnight pipe burst or a squeaky door, how you respon...

BiggerPockets just published a deep dive into our findings, specifically tackling the "rent raise dilemma." While our data shows that 74% of you are seeing rising operating costs, 18% are choosing to keep rents flat. 📈

Is it a smart retention play or a risky financial move? They break down our data and offers a reality check for the year ahead.

18% of Landlords Are Not Raising Rent—But Should You? Many landlords are playing the long game. That’s the conclusion drawn from a survey by rental property management platform Avail (Part of Realtor.com), a

As laws change across the country, many property owners are asking if they can still ban ma*****na use in their rentals. While the answer is generally yes, there are specific legal nuances you need to understand to stay protected.

In this week's Landlording U episode, we break down the difference between recreational and medical use, how to refine your lease language, and the professional way to handle odor complaints. 🌿

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Can Renters Smoke Ma*****na in Your Rental? | Landlording U Ep. 3 With ma*****na laws changing across the country, many landlords are left wondering: What are my rights? The short answer is yes — landlords can generally pro...

Raising the rent doesn’t have to mean losing a great renter.

With peak rental season here, there's nothing more important than finding the balance between market value and the high cost of a vacancy.

In this episode of Landlording U, we share exact pricing strategies to keep in mind this season, including how to analyze local data and how to communicate an increase so your renters feel valued rather than blindsided. 📈

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Raising the Rent Without Losing Your Renter | Landlording U Ep. 2 Raising the rent doesn't have to mean losing a great renter. One of the toughest decisions for any landlord is deciding if a rent increase is worth the risk ...

The "rent is going to be late" message is the one no owner wants to see—but are you ready for it? 🎓

Preparation is the difference between a minor hiccup and a major loss. That's why we’ve kicked off Landlording U with a masterclass on managing late and partial payments the right way.

Inside the session:
✅ Why you must move away from informal text communication
✅ How to audit your lease for fees and grace periods
✅ The professional way to document partial funds

Get your systems in place before you need them.

Avail What to Do When a Renter Pays Late or Partially | Landlording U Ep. 1

Something big is coming to the Avail YouTube channel! 🎓

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Landlording U Series 3. This six-part series is designed to help you navigate the most common (and sometimes stressful) parts of property management with confidence.

From handling late rent and ma*****na policies to managing mid-lease changes and rent increases, we are breaking down the professional strategies you need to protect your investment and build better relationships with your renters.

Don't miss a single lesson. Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications so you are the first to know when every episode drops! 🔔

Watch now!

Avail What to Do When a Renter Pays Late or Partially | Landlording U Ep. 1

As automation becomes more accessible, many landlords are using it to draft leases and screen communication — but "efficiency" shouldn't come at the cost of compliance. 🤖🏠

Realtor.com leveraged insights from our latest 2026 Independent Landlord Survey to take a closer look at AI usage in the rental market. The feature includes expert commentary from our own Ana M, an Avail team member and active landlord, on how to navigate the legal gray areas of AI without losing the human touch.

Check out the full analysis of our data here:

Landlords Are Letting AI Settle Their High-Stakes Battles With Tenants: Why Renters Should Still Get a Lawyer Landlords are upping their game when it comes to using AI, but it's not just your rent schedule and property listings they're using it for.

Landlords: Is your "quick text" actually a legal liability? 🧐

We all love the speed of texting, but when it comes to your rental business, what feels convenient today can become a major headache tomorrow.

From maintenance requests getting lost in your inbox to important notices not holding up in court, relying on texts can leave you unprotected.

In this guide, we’re breaking down:
🚫 Why texts aren’t the same as a legal paper trail.
🚫 How to stop work-life bleed by reclaiming your personal phone number.
🚫 When it’s okay to text vs. when you MUST use a portal.

Check out the article and tell us: Do you text your tenants, or do you keep it strictly to email and portals? 👇

Why Texting Your Tenants Could Be a Costly Mistake | Avail 58.7% of landlords text their tenants. Learn why casual texting leads to TCPA fines, documentation gaps, and Fair Housing risks.

Managing a renovation requires a delicate balance of trust and oversight. But even with the best intentions, professional boundaries can sometimes blur. ⚒️

In the latest installment of our Substack series, Over The Fence, Julia Windheuser shares a challenging experience she had with a contractor that escalated beyond a simple disagreement.

It’s a candid look at what happens when project tensions peak — and how to handle it without losing your cool (or your project).

The Time My Contractor Threatened to Walk Off the Job Mid-Renovation How to avoid making tough situations even worse.