by Steve Kottakis | Aug 29, 2025 | Apartment Leases, Landlords, Leases, Property Management, Property Owner, Rent Management, Rent Reporting, Steve Knows Property Management, Tenant
For landlords in Buffalo over the recent past, leasing had been pretty simple: A good unit with a competitive price would be scooped up quickly. In recent months, leasing your apartment might have gotten more difficult. That’s not a problem that’s unique to Buffalo,...
by Steve Kottakis | Aug 22, 2025 | Property Management, Property Management Buffalo NY, Rent Collection, Rent Reporting, Rental Property, Steve Knows Property Management, Tenant
If you own a one- or two-unit rental property in the City of Buffalo, you are required to register your property with the Department of Permits and Inspections. The properties, once registered, will be put on a schedule for a proactive inspection performed by the city...
by Steve Kottakis | Aug 19, 2025 | Property Management, Property Owner, Rent Collection, Rent Reporting, Steve Knows Property Management, Tenant, Uncategorized
At first glance, a long-term tenant sounds like every property owner’s dream: consistent rent, no turnover costs, and less vacancy risk. But in reality, a tenant staying in place for years without the right management practices can quietly erode your bottom line and...
by Steve Kottakis | Aug 15, 2025 | Landlords, Property Management, Property Management Buffalo NY, Property Owner, Steve Knows Property Management, Tenant
Most people in the rental business hear the phrase “month-to-month lease” and think “that sounds risky.” I used to be one of those people. When I first started managing houses, I defaulted to using 12-month leases, thinking that they would provide more security and...
by Steve Kottakis | Aug 12, 2025 | Property Management, Property Management Buffalo NY, Property Management Company Buffalo, Steve Knows Property Management, Tenant
A How-To Guide For Managing Security Deposits There are clear processes for many steps in the tenant life cycle — like showing the apartment, screening prospects, collecting rent, and more. But once a tenant is ready to move out, how do you handle the security...
