Important information about changing the smoke detectors in your Outer Banks rental home! Rental Property/Lithium Battery Smoke Alarms (S77). Provides that after December 31, 2012, landlords shall, when installing a new smoke alarm or replacing an existing smoke alarm, install a tamper resistant, ten-year lithium battery smoke alarm except in certain cases, and providing that …
New Tenant arrival! Here are a few things you can do to make sure your Outer Banks rental property is ready! When OBX Housing receives a Notice to Vacate from your current Tenant (which is typically 30 to 60 days before their lease ends) we begin immediately marketing for a new Tenant. The Outer Banks …
What does OBX Housing and your Outer Banks Landlord look for when it comes time to renew your lease?
What does OBX Housing and your Outer Banks Landlord look for when it comes time to renew your lease? • Has rent been paid on time throughout the rental term? If not, how many times has Tenant been late? • Has OBX Housing received any complaints from neighbors about noise or yard been unkept? • …
Outer Banks Rental Home Fall Maintenance Tips… Fall is a beautiful time of year on the Outer Banks in spite of the occasional hurricane or Nor’easter. The tourist traffic becomes easier to navigate, the beaches are not crowded and serene, and we start getting back to a normal, laid-back life on the Outer Banks. Unfortunately, Winter …
Many Landlords’ would be surprised at what their home insurance policy doesn’t cover for their Outer Banks Residential Rental Property. Here a summary we have compiled about your insurance coverage: What’s covered? The short answer is: “A basic home owner’s insurance policy (called HO-1 in insurance lingo) covers your home and possessions if they’re damaged …
Whether you rent from the Owner direct or their Agent (like OBX Housing), everyone must follow the North Carolina Tenant Security Deposit Act. This Act sets out the responsibilities for Residential Tenants, Landlords and their Agents regarding holding, use and disbursement of the Tenant Security Deposit. The Act is referred to by North Carolina General …
Whether you rent from the Owner direct or their Agent, everyone must follow the North Carolina Tenant Security Deposit Act. This Act sets out the responsibilities for Residential Tenants, Landlords and their Agents regarding holding, use, and disbursement of the Tenant Security Deposit. The Act is referred to by North Carolina General Statute Sections 42 …
Not only do we collect rent and coordinate maintenance and repairs on the Landlord’s behalf, we also offer bill pay service. This service is available at no cost and can help the Landlord keep us with expense items at the end of the year for tax purposes. This is because OBX Housing furnishes all of …
OBX Housing is very active on our Facebook page that we post to quite frequently, especially during hurricanes and storms. OBX Housing posts information about closings and evacuations as well as re-entry information if we have a mandatory evacuation. If you have not already “liked” us on Facebook, please do to stay informed, especially during …
Does your Outer Banks Property Manager reward your Tenants for paying their rent on time and online?
Outer Banks Property Manager OBX Housing does. Each and every month we hold a Rent Raffle and if you’re Tenant pays their rent through their Tenant Portal by the 6th day of the month they are eligible to win! Here’s an example of some of the Rewards that have been offered over the past several …