Austin Property Management Blog

Appliance Policy Change

We are always looking to improve operational procedures to have positive effects on our clients and their bottom line. We are adapting our Maintenance and Repair Policies to save you even more on operating costs. We are working towards eliminating requests for cosmetic repairs and other repairs not deemed urgent or necessary for your residents to live comfortably in your investment property. One important item we want to remove from your maintenance responsibility are Non-Real Property items; i.e. Washers, Dryers and Refrigerators.

In Texas, washers, dryers and refrigerators are 'non-real property items' which makes them unwarrantable. This means you, as the landlord, are not obligated to provide, repair or replace them during the tenancy if written into the lease in this manner. Effective immediately, we will begin implementing this change and this will result in releasing you from the responsibility of continuing to maintain these appliances. This can be determined on a case-by-case basis. Of course, if you wish to continue maintaining these appliances, you are welcome to do so and can specify so when the time comes. As leases come up for rene...

2612 Dunes Drive, Pflugerville, TX 78660

2,153 SF | 4 Bed | 2 Bath

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4908 Dry Oak Trail, Austin, TX 78749

1,445 SF | 3 Bed | 2 Bath

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Rent Assistance

There are still several active programs that are offering rent assistance to those in need.  We have worked with quite a few tenants successfully to get this done and are happy to work with those who need it.  You will need to contact either the State, City, County, or other local programs to get the process started, and then provide us with your case ID or other information so we can contact them to provide our info.

https://texasrentrelief.com/

https://www.austintexas.gov/rent

https://www.traviscountytx.gov/health-human-services/rent

Lease Renewals

We are in the busy season and have a lot of tenants who are up for renewal. If your lease is coming up for renewal or you'd like to discuss that in advance please let us know by filling out this lease renewal form. The sooner we can get these processed the better; even if your lease doesn't come...

Life Expectancy for Your Property

Your rental property should be an investment that grows with time and our top priority for our landlords in ensuring their property's longevity. To do so, regular maintenance must be done on the home as well as the replacement of items and features that are becoming outdated in the home. While your rental property may be a new purchase for you, chances are that home was built years, if not decades ago, and properties will deteriorate with time. 

When should you be replacing items in your home, such as cabinetry, caulking, etc? Read our blog about the Life Expectancy of Your Austin Rental Home to learn about the lifespan of the many different components that make up your rental property.

Purchasing a New Rental Property in Austin

If you are interested in acquiring new rental properties for your portfolio please let your designated property manager know. 

We are currently in the heat of the selling season and are working with property owners and investors to acquire &...

4608 Credo Lane, Austin, TX 78725

1,448 SF | 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath

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4617 Tiddle Lane, Pflugerville, TX 78660

2,848 SF | 4 Bed | 2.5 Bath

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Winter Storm Landscape Maintenance

Four plus months after the storm the issue of dead landscaping still lingers and we’re seeing HOA violations continue to come in.  If you have dead/damaged landscaping in your yard and your lease requires you to maintain the yard then it is in your best interest to address this as soon as possible.  Most HOAs require the dead plants to be replaced with similar or identical plants that will need watering and maintenance until they are established.  Some HOAs have lists of acceptable landscape plants that you can contact them about directly to determine what will get the property into compliance.

Lease Renewals

If your lease is coming up for renewal or you'd like to discuss that in advance please email renewal@stoneoakpm.com. The sooner we can get these processed the better; even if your lease doesn't come up for several months.

Your A/C & the Rising Temperatures

We have received several requests about A/C's not cooling to desired temps and wanted to send out a letter to help manage expectations.

There is a limit to how much your...

7206 Cordelia Court, Austin, TX 78741

1,618 SF | 3 Bed | 2.5 Bath

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Property Management Terms Defined

You may have worked with your property manager or with a real estate agent and come across a term or phrase you didn’t quite know the meaning of. Our team got together to put together a big list of terms and phrases you’ll hear regularly when working in the local real estate market. 

Property management terms defined for Landlords in Austin, Texas.

Update on Eviction Bans

You may be seeing in the news how the CDC eviction ban is set to expire at the end of this month. Keep in mind that Austin & Travis County have set forth guidelines for our area that extend this eviction ban until August 1st. 

Thankfully, Stone Oak and our properties fared very well during this unprecedented time and a very small fraction of our landlords were ever affected by COVID-related issues. Regardless, a helpful resource for owners who have experienced hardships due to unpaid re...