Austin Property Management Blog

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...

21316 Quick Fox Drive, Pflugerville, TX 78660

2,150 SF | 3 Bed | 2 Bath

Learn more or apply today to live in this Pflugerville, Texas rental property!

Own a rental property like this one? Learn more about property management in Austin, Texas. 

Every industry has its lingo, and the Austin, Texas real estate industry is no exception to this rule. Whether you're buying a home for yourself or as a rental property, you’ve probably come across a term that you needed an explanation for from your Realtor, lender, etc. 

It’s important for anyone interested in investing in Austin, Texas real estate to have a solid foundation and working knowledge of the basic concepts and definitions of terms related to the buying, selling, flipping, etc of homes in Austin!

Below we review the terms and phrases you might regularly hear as you dive more deeply into the real estate investment market here in Austin and expand your network within the industry. 

Abandonment - The act of voluntarily surrendering or relinquishing possession of real property without vesting this interest in any other person. If your renter abandons your rental property in Austin, Texas the property code has very specific steps that must be taken when abandonment is suspected, and deviating from these steps can lead to trouble.

Additional insured - a person or organization not automatically included as an...

202 Helen Road, Hutto, TX 78634

Learn more about this home and our other available Austin, Texas area rental homes!

Own a rental property in Hutto, Texas? Learn how our team can help with your Hutto property management needs!

129 Azimuth Drive, Austin, TX 78717

3,183 SF | 4 Bed | 3.5 Bath

View this and more available Austin, Texas rental homes!

Own a rental property in Austin, Texas like this one? Learn more about Stone Oak's Austin property management services!

3802 Turkey Path Bend, Cedar Park, TX 78613

3,564 SF | 4 Bed | 4 Bath

Visit our vacant Austin rental properties to learn more about this home and see what else is available from Stone Oak Property Management!

Own a rental property like this one in Cedar Park? Learn more about our Cedar Park property management services!

When deciding to invest in an Austin rental property, one of the most important things you can note about the purchase is the condition of things around the house and how much time you think you’ll have until major replacements will need to be made on the property and its components. 

So how long is your Austin rental home’s life expectancy?

How long can you expect your washer and dryer to last? What about the HVAC system you just installed? The plumbing?

Below we review the estimated life expectancies for all of these different components of your rental home and how long they should remain functional for you or your tenants! This data was compiled by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors and should not be considered an exact guideline or relied upon for warranties or as guarantees. 

Austin Rental Home Appliance Life Expectancies

Starting with the appliances around your Austin rental home, it’s best to note that the user is a big factor in the longevity of your appliances. Life expectancies for the appliances in your Austin, Texas rental property based on InterNACHI’s findings are as follows:

Appliance

Stone Oak Resident Update | June 2021 Grant Williams - Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Dear Residents, Please note that this is general information and is not directed at anyone specifically.  Some items will apply broadly and others may not apply based on individual circumstances. Winter Storm Landscape Maintenance The aftermath of the storm still lingers in the form of dead landscaping that a lot of HOAs are now sending out violation notices on.  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. Summer A/C Expectations In the near future, you’ll receive an email from us about what to expect from your A/C when we hit the warmer months of the year.  It is important to understand that cooling between 15-20 degrees below the outside temp is the normal operation of most HVACs.  If you think your A/C is not wor... 11008 Charger Way Available for Lease in Manor, Texas! Grant Williams - Monday, May 17, 2021 11008 Charger Way, Manor, TX 78653 View this and more Austin, Texas homes for rent on our site! Own a rental home in the greater Austin, Texas area? Learn more about Stone Oak's Austin property management services for your property! Stone Oak Client Update | May 2021 Grant Williams - Saturday, May 15, 2021 Quick Update on The CDC’s Eviction Moratorium At the beginning of May, a federal judge vacated the CDC’s eviction moratorium. In the 20 page ruling, the judge ruled the agency has exceeded its authority with the ban on evictions citing that the Public Health Service Act does not give the agency the authority to place such a ban. An appeal was filed alongside the ruling and the moratorium will remain in place until the appeal can be heard.  Keep in mind that Austin & Travis County have their own policies set in place. Mayor Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown recently filed and signed an extension of the local eviction ban until August 1. Landlords with properties in Travis county need to be aware that even though the federal order may be set to expire soon, no evictions will be taking place in the Travis County JP Court system until at least August 1. Showing 201- 210 of 436 < 1 ... 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ... 44 > Recent Posts Why Renters Leave and How to Stop I... Who's Responsible for Clogged Drain... Stone Oak Client Update | October 2... Stone Oak Resident Update | October... Why Do Some Landlords Require 3 Tim... Tags Austin Property Management Information Austin, TX Homes for Rent Market Updates Services Austin Property Management Rental Market Analysis Landlords Landlord Resources Landlord FAQ Landlord Login Referral Program Tenants Austin Homes for Rent Maintenance Pay Rent Consumer Information Privacy Policy TREC Information About Brokerage Services TREC Consumer Notice Holiday Schedule Contact Us Stone Oak Property Management 14050 Summit Drive #113B Austin, TX 78728 Phone: 512.617.6766 New Accounts: 512.617.6766 ext.3 Toll Free: 888.892.7940 Fax: 512.994.2300 Copyright © 2025 Stone Oak Property Management. All Rights Reserved. Sitemap Stone Oak Management is committed to ensuring that its website is accessible to people with disabilities. All the pages on our website will meet W3C WAI's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, Level A conformance. Any issues should be reported to jason@stoneoakmgmt.com. Website Accessibility Policy