Property Management Blog

Do You Have a First Aid Kit at Home?Everyday life can be filled with scrapes & bruises especially if your life involves children and even pets. It’s a great idea to have a basic first aid kit put together and easily accessible for when those small emergencies strike. Below are some ideas of what you could include&helli...

As we quickly approach the end of the year and a new holiday season, Wolf & Kline Property Management would like to thank you for your tenancy and provide a few reminders. Fall and Holiday Decorations: Please keep all patios and decks clear of any hazards. Small decorations such as a door wreath are allowed but must be taken down...

With age comes great responsibility.  Once you leave your twenties and venture into your thirties, finances will begin to play a huge part in your life.  Money is always one of the top stressors and often causes the most friction between couples.  To help prepare yourself for future financial stability some moves you should...

* A common myth you hear is that angling furniture makes a room look smaller….that’s not true. Don’t be afraid to turn a sofa or large chair on an angle to create a nook for storage by stacking crates, bins or baskets in it.  * Families with 2nd floor bedrooms often leave shoes, clothes and other items on the ...

Here are a few things to keep in mind when moving to receive as much of your security deposit back as possible…- Leave the property as empty and as clean as possible.  Clean and dust baseboards, ceiling fans, blinds, closets….pretty much everything you can. - You may think you are doing the landlord or future tenan...

While browsing the Internet searching for houses or apartments to rent, make sure to be on the alert for scams.  If it seems too good to be true…it most likely is!  We are constantly battling with our ads for properties being copied and the terms being changed….especially the price being drastically lowered or all ...

Are you expecting a new addition in 2019 or are you searching for a new apartment/home because you've outgrown your current space from a new baby or growing toddler? Toddlers seem to get into everything, so searching for a new place that already has some built-in safety features may make your life a little easier.Maybe try looking for...

A security deposit is a sum of money that a landlord requires a tenant to pay before they move in.  The purpose is to have a financial back-up if a tenant fails to pay rent or damages the property.  Wolf & Kline collects a month’s rent as a security deposit, which is then put into an escrow account until the time comes...

When you submit an application there are several factors that are taken into consideration before your application is approved or denied.  Most important….BE HONEST….make sure everything you are putting on your application is truthful.  If you do not disclose any felonies or misdemeanors you may have or have had, a...

Know your rights! Federal law provides protections for renters. It prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or color, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, marital status, age or disability. Familiarize yourself with state rules on leases, the eviction process, security deposits, etc. ALWAYS read your lease before signin...