By Marc Cunningham - Saturday, January 1, 2022

Do I Have to Provide and Maintain Appliances in My Rental Property?

Landlords and rental property owners often reach out to our team with questions regarding appliances. Appliances can be a sticky subject, so we’re here to shed some light on whether or not you should provide them, what appliances we recommend providing and staying away from, and how to protect yourself when it comes to maintaining them. ...

By Marc Cunningham - Monday, November 22, 2021

Can I Leave My Lawnmower For My Tenant To Use?

Key Points:Landlords can be held liable for personal property left behind.Oftentimes, leaving behind personal property requires a lease amendment.Tenants likely cannot be held accountable for damage to the personal property you left behind.While it may seem like a bizarre question, the team at Grace Management knows the importance of addressing the...

By Marc Cunningham - Sunday, September 19, 2021

How Often Should I Inspect My Rental Property?

Key Points:Inspect the property once a year during the middle of the lease term.Look for evidence of unauthorized pets, illegal activity, or maintenance needs.Many problems can be avoided with quality tenant screening.It is a critical mistake to place a tenant and then forget to check back in on the property. There are 4 practices we advise for ins...

By Marc Cunningham - Tuesday, September 14, 2021

3 Questions to Ask Before You Let a Repairman Into Your Rental Home

Key Points:Best way to screen a repairman or service companyThe importance of business liability and workman's comp insuranceThe benefit of a property management companyIf you are a self-managing rental property owner, it’s only a matter of time before you receive the dreaded phone call from your tenant alerting you to a maintenance issue...

By Marc Cunningham - Thursday, August 20, 2020

Should You Let Your Tenant Do Their Own Repairs?

If you’ve been a landlord for any period of time, you’ve likely received your fair share of tenant calls requesting a repair that needs to be addressed at your property. Sometimes, tenants offer to make the repair on their own with the request they receive a deduction to their rent. This raises the question, “should landlords all...

By Marc Cunningham - Sunday, May 10, 2020

Six Maintenance Tips for Every Colorado Landlord

If you’re a landlord who has owned property in Colorado for any period of time, you likely know that one of the biggest challenges in managing Denver rental properties is dealing with maintenance. Keeping up with the many maintenance updates and requests can be challenging, but is a necessary part of the job for you as a landlord. A...

By Marc Cunningham - Saturday, November 16, 2019

[Part 2] How Often Should I Inspect My Denver Rental Property?

As a Denver real estate investor, you may wonder “how often should I inspect my property?” Every month? Every year? Never unless I’m informed of a problem? At Grace Property Management, we’ve inspected a lot of properties, and can offer you some guidance in regards to how often a property should be inspected. Here are the ...

By Marc Cunningham - Friday, October 18, 2019

4 Things Denver Real Estate Investors Should Do Before Showing a Vacancy

If you’re a Denver real estate investor with a vacant property, the most important task you have is to get the property rented quickly - and to a high quality, long-term tenant! However, there are a few things you should do before showing and renting your vacant property. Best Practices Before Showing VacanciesWhile Colorado law doesn&...

By Marc Cunningham - Sunday, June 23, 2019

Bed Bugs in Residential Premises Act HB19-1328

The state of Colorado passed four laws in HB19-1328that significantly affect how Denver landlords and real estate investors manage their rental properties. We give an overview of these four laws Colorado landlords need to know. In this post, we’ll be breaking down the law update relating to bed bugs in Denver rental properties and discus...