Welcome to The Playroom

We've named our blog after the most joyful room in the house, because that's the feeling which best describes living in a Belong home. We'll be sharing tips, trends and stories from our community that capture the many ways in which we're making long-term renting a new way of life. One where all people Belong.

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A woman works at her laptop from her lounge room, managing her rental home as a landlord while living far away

Apr 2, 2024

Long-Distance Landlord: How To Manage a Rental Home From Afar

Written By Melanie Kershaw

Last Updated Apr 2, 2024

A family move into a new rental home, hanging artwork and unpacking boxes

Feb 8, 2024

Belong Expands to 18 New Markets, Giving More Americans a Place to Belong

Written By Ale Resnik

Last Updated Feb 8, 2024

A couple stand in a kitchen with a laptop and calculator, looking concerned over unplanned fees and charges. Uncover property management fees that are costing landlords a fortune.

Jan 16, 2024

These 7 Hidden Property Manager Fees Are Costing Landlords Millions

Written By Melanie Kershaw

Last Updated Jan 16, 2024

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Fall Doesn’t Mean a Fall in Applications: Why Renting Out Your Home in Autumn Has Its Advantages

Just because the season has changed, does not mean that you can't rent out your house on your timeline! Find out why renting out your home in the fall season has its own unique advantages.

Property Management

Written By Sparsh Mehta

Last Updated Oct 7, 2024

California Dreamin' - Welcoming Four New Cities to Belong!

We're rolling out the welcome mat to rental homes in Riverside, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo California!

California

Written By Belong

Last Updated Sep 9, 2024

A row of rental houses in California, which will face new legislation changes for landlords in 2024

California Rental Laws Changed in 2024: What Landlords Need To Know

New California rental housing laws 2024: The rules have changed, here's 5 laws that Californian landlords need to know when renting out their home in 2024.

California

Legal & Regulatory

Written By Melanie Kershaw

Last Updated Aug 29, 2024

A suburban street in Florida, where laws and proposed bills are changing the rules for landlords and their tenants

3 Legal Changes and Bills Florida Landlords Should Be Prepared For in 2024

New Florida rental housing laws 2024: The rules are changing, here's 3 bills that landlords need to know when renting out their home in 2024.

Florida

Legal & Regulatory

Written By Melanie Kershaw

Last Updated Aug 22, 2024

An open envelope showing a notice of eviction letter

Evictions in Texas are Soaring in 2024: How To Reduce Risks and Protect Your Rental Income

Rental evictions are up 42% in Houston, 25% in Fort Worth and 18% in Austin. Discover 3 ways Belong can protect your rental income in Texas and avoid the stats.

Legal & Regulatory

Texas

Written By Melanie Kershaw

Last Updated Aug 21, 2024

A birds eye view of a neighbourhood in Atlanta, Georgia where new tenancy rules have been written in law

Georgia Has New Tenant-Landlord Laws in 2024: What Homeowners Need To Know

Georgia's new Safe at Home Act introduces rental home standards, changes to evictions and caps on security deposits. Learn how to comply when renting your home.

Legal & Regulatory

Written By Melanie Kershaw

Last Updated Aug 14, 2024

A property manager discusses a lease agreement with new residents

Property Management 101: Costs, Options, and Your Path to Easier Rentals

Understand property management, your options, and how to simplify your rental experience and cash flow.

Property Management

Written By Melanie Kershaw

Last Updated Aug 2, 2024

An image of a dark grey single-family home with neat lawn against a blue sky, an ideal first-time rental home.

The Beginner's Guide To Renting Out Your House: 7 Mistakes To Avoid

Before renting out a house for the first time, find out what other first-time landlords wish they knew before they started and how to avoid making the same mistakes.

Property Management

Written By Melanie Kershaw

Last Updated Jul 25, 2024

A Gen Z woman enjoys a cup of tea in the windowsill with her pet dog

What Gen Z Wants: A Homeowner’s Guide to the New Wave of Renters

Millennial renters have peaked. As Gen Z floods the rental market, it’s time to look at their wants and needs to future-proof demand for your rental home.

Property Management

Written By Melanie Kershaw

Last Updated Jul 21, 2024

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