Property Management Blog

These days, there may be some confusion regarding the laws surrounding service animals and emotional support animals for those who own rental properties. The department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides very detailed guidelines for property managers and owners to use so they may ensure they are in compliance with fair housing laws whe...

Choosing a professional property management company to care for your investment is not a task to be taken lightly. With all the options available today, you need to of course know how to properly vet each company, but you also need to be aware of the types of services they offer and how those services coincide with your specific needs. Doing some r...

As I mentioned in a previous article, owning rental property can be an effective strategy for building wealth. Navigating federal and state fair housing laws can be extremely complex; it’s critical to have the assistance of a qualified property manager or a comprehensive knowledge of the subject. The topic of how to avoid a fair housing viol...

  A big question for landlords in southeastern North Carolina is: should I allow pets? At Sweyer Property Management, we think the answer to that question is always yes. If you look at the statistics, 70 percent of the U.S. population has a dog or a cat. That’s a significant consideration for a property owner and the pool of potenti...