Property Management Blog

Guide to Making a Solid Lease Agreement for Your Rental Property

By RedStone Property Management Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Key TakeawaysAlways use a written lease: Verbal agreements are risky and often unenforceable in legal disputes; a written lease protects both landlord and tenant.Customize your lease: Generic templates aren’t enough—tailor your lease to reflect your specific property ...

How to Maintain Your Rental Property

By RedStone Property Management Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Key TakeawaysProactive maintenance is essential — Regular inspections, routine upkeep, and timely repairs help preserve your property's value and attract quality tenants.Clear roles prevent issues — Clearly defining landlord and tenant responsibilities ensures eve...

North Carolina Fair Housing Act: An Overview

By RedStone Property Management Monday, April 14, 2025

Key TakeawaysThe Fair Housing Act protects tenants from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status—understanding these protections is essential for every landlord in North Carolina.Landlords must provide reasonable a...

A Guide to the Eviction Process in Burlington, North Carolina

By RedStone Property Management Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Key TakeawaysStrict Legal Process: Landlords in North Carolina must follow a detailed legal process to evict a tenant, including serving the correct notice and filing a Summary Ejectment lawsuit if necessary.Prohibited Self-Help Evictions: North Carolina law prohibits landlords f...

North Carolina Security Deposit Laws

By RedStone Property Management Monday, March 3, 2025

Key TakeawaysSecurity Deposit Limits: North Carolina caps security deposits based on lease length—up to 2 weeks' rent for weekly leases and 1.5 times the monthly rent for monthly leases, with a 2-month rent limit for leases over a month.Deductions Allowed: North Carolin...

North Carolina Rental Laws - An Overview of Landlord Tenant Rights in Burlington

By RedStone Property Management Monday, January 20, 2025

As a landlord, you obtain several rights under North Carolina landlord-tenant laws, including the right to evict a tenant for a lease violation and withhold part or all of a tenant’s security deposit for legitimate reasons.Both parties to the lease or rental agreement must ...

How to Rent Out Your House in Burlington, NC

By RedStone Property Management Friday, November 29, 2024

Key Takeaways:Being a Landlord Takes More Than Just Finding Tenants Renting out your home in Burlington, NC, can be a great way to earn extra income, but it’s not as simple as handing over the keys. You’ll need to research the local market, price your rental competiti...

Reasons to Invest in Burlington Real Estate

By RedStone Property Management Monday, November 11, 2024

Are you considering buying an investment property in Burlington, NC? Real estate offers an excellent opportunity to generate passive income through monthly rental earnings and long-term property appreciation. With that said, not all markets provide the same potential, making thor...

Top Tips When Buying Investment Property in Burlington

By RedStone Property Management Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Located in Alamance and Guilford counties, Burlington is a city with a rich history and a promising future. Originally an area designated to build, repair, and maintain the North Carolina Railroad track, this city flourished into a mostly residential community with a small, but t...

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