Landlord's guide to leasing a property
Owning real estate can be a great builder of wealth, and it is important to manage the property wisely.
The San Antonio Board of REALTORS® has developed numerous resources to help landlords in several aspects of property management as well as the legal requirements of their role. Browse the information below to help you learn more.
Landlord's Resources
Owning real estate can be a great builder of wealth, and if you have chosen to rent your property, then it’s important to carefully consider each aspect of this process. The San Antonio Board of REALTORS® has developed numerous resources to help landlords in several aspects of property management as well as the legal requirements of their role. Browse the information below to help you learn more.
Landlord's guide to leasing a property
The San Antonio Board of REALTORS® has created a comprehensive guide to help landlords in the main aspects of renting their property. The objective of this guide is to provide common standards for renting a property that will assist a landlord to stay within the bounds of the law. This guide is not a replacement for legal assistance and its usage does not ensure a landlord is protected from violating a fair housing law. SABOR® encourages landlords to seek the professional expertise of a property manager who can help with things such as repair and maintenance issues, rent collection, vacancy, tenant screening, and maintaining the value of your rental property. By hiring a professional property manager, you can add great value to your rental property investments, which is why so many experienced real estate investors agree that working with a good management company is the best thing.
Property Management and Fair Housing
The U.S. Fair Housing Act and Texas Fair Housing Act protect people from housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and familial status. In addition, renters may have additional fair housing rights under local ordinances. For San Antonio residents, additional protections include marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, source of income for veterans, and status as a student. Click the guide below to learn more about the regulations landlords must adhere to in order to comply with Fair Housing laws.