Blog - Springs Homes for Rent

Utilities for Rental Property: What Every Tenant Should Know

By Springs Homes for Rent - Monday, September 11, 2023

If you rent your home, following the terms of your lease is one key to a smooth living experience in your rental home. This includes any responsibilities around home maintenance and utilities.Renting a single-family home generally comes with different responsibilities than r...

Can a Landlord Inspect Your Bedroom?

By Springs Homes for Rent - Thursday, August 31, 2023

Navigating the balance between a landlord's right to inspect and manage their property and a tenant's right to privacy and quiet enjoyment is a delicate task that demands mutual respect and understanding. On one hand, landlords have a legitimate interest in maintaining th...

Managing Your Investment: How Lease Listing and Property Management Agreements Protect You

By Springs Homes for Rent - Monday, August 21, 2023

Using the correct agreements and documents can make all the difference in residential property management. One essential contract is the lease listing agreement, which connects property owners with real estate brokers to market a property for rent. This agreement sets clear ...

Understanding Renters Insurance

By Springs Homes for Rent - Tuesday, April 5, 2022

What is Renters Insurance? Renters insurance is a type of policy that is designed to cover the tenants and their personal belongings in a rented residence. While landlords have their own homeowners insurance policies that cover their structures and financial interests, these pol...

Landlord Carpet Replacement Law

By Springs Homes for Rent - Thursday, March 31, 2022

For many tenants, property condition is a deciding factor when choosing a rental unit. If you’ve been renting for a while, you’re probably already in the habit of documenting any damages from a former tenant prior to move-in. But how often do you think about the carpe...

Colorado Springs Airbnb Laws - Can You Still Make Money?

By Springs Homes for Rent - Saturday, March 26, 2022

Updated June 15, 2021Colorado Springs Airbnb laws changed significantly at the end of 2019. If you are a real estate investor or property owner looking to get into the Short-Term Rental (STR) market, that may be more difficult than you think, at least in the city of Colorado Spri...

What is Section 8?

By Springs Homes for Rent - Thursday, March 17, 2022

Section 8 is a rental housing assistance program, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing (HUD), and administered by local public housing agencies. Sometimes referred to as the housing choice voucher program because it grants vouchers to eligible low-income families, peopl...

How to Find a Good Property Management Company

By Springs Homes for Rent - Thursday, January 27, 2022

Your rental property is a valuable investment. Perhaps your most valuable (other than the home you live in) makes choosing the best property management company an important decision. If you don't know how to find a good property management company, read on... Many real estate...

Understanding the 3X Rent Rule

By Springs Homes for Rent - Thursday, October 21, 2021

Since this article was first published, there have been updates in Colorado's property laws. In 2023, the state legislature passed Senate Bill 23-184, which modifies the income-to-rent ratio for tenant qualification. Previously, the standard was that a tenant's income s...

Understanding The Colorado Eviction Process

By Springs Homes for Rent - Sunday, June 20, 2021

There are a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings about the Colorado Eviction Process. Because the process is very specific, failure to understand the appropriate steps can add significant time to the eviction. The pandemic of 2020 and subsequent eviction moratorium has als...