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Leases

4 guides for small landlords.

· 5 min read

What Is the Average Rent Increase Per Year?

US rent rose 2.8% in the year to June 2026, the slowest since 2021. The measured figure, eight years of history, and why the average is not your number.

· 6 min read

What Does Prorated Rent Mean? A Landlord's Guide

Prorated rent is rent charged for part of a month rather than the whole month. Here are the three ways to work it out, which one to put in the lease, and what the law actually says.

· 2 min read

What Belongs in a Lease Record?

The signed lease is the contract. The lease record is the four fields you actually query: who, how much, from when, and until when. Here is why you keep both.

· 2 min read

What Is a Rental Unit, and Why Track Each One Separately?

A unit is the rentable space a lease attaches to. Splitting a property into units is what lets you answer who rents what, and which space is empty.
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