What happens if an OBX Long Term Rental Tenant leaves their pet behind when they move out? OBX Housing has not had this happen until recently but it is really a horribly sad situation. An abandoned pet does not have the same storage rules as abandoned property, nor can it be put at the curb. …
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Storm Debris collection after Hurricane Michael: From Dare County: Dare County has established a storm debris pick-up schedule for the unincorporated areas. All debris must be sorted properly, as outlined below. Debris piles are to be set on the side of the road in the right of way by the deadline listed for each community. …
Outer Banks Long Term Rental Recommended Septic System Maintenance 90% of the homes in Dare County are served by septic systems. If you can’t remember the last time you had your septic tank pumped, it’s probably time to have it done! It is recommended you have your septic tank pumped every 4 to 6 years if …
Over the 35 years of Outer Banks property management we at OBX Housing have seen instances where raccoons and squirrels have gotten into ductwork; attics and crawl spaces of rental homes on the Outer Banks and caused significant damage. Recently a Landlord had a mother and baby raccoons take up residence in her attic. Her …
If you have storm debris left over from Hurricane Florence read below for the Dare County Statement on storm debris pick-up – it is important to keep your Outer Banks Long Term Rental in tip-top shape! Read more below on Dare County’s’ Statement: Dare County Public Works: With limited impacts from the storm, there will be …
TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR LANDLORDS of Outer Banks Rental Properties Every year, Landlords pay more taxes on their rental income than they should. Why? Because they fail to take advantage of all the tax deductions that are available for Landlords who rent their homes on a long-term basis. Having an Outer Banks Rental property(ies) provides more …
If you are trying to manage your Outer Banks long term rental home without the help of a Licensed Broker, consider letting OBX Housing help you! As a Landlord with no representation, you may feel overwhelmed by the many moving parts of handling lease enforcement and managing your own long-term tenant. This is especially true …
Here are a few things you can do to make sure your Outer Banks rental property is ready for a new Tenant! 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 …
Must you as Outer Banks Landlord or your Tenant pay sales tax? If you rent your home for 1 to 90 continuous days, you must collect and remit North Carolina Sales and Use Tax as well as Dare County Occupancy Tax. The state legislation through the North Carolina General Assembly authorized Dare County to charge …
What can the Landlord expect prior to your Tenant’s Lease being renewing on Outer Banks Long Term rental home? Outer Banks Long Term Rental homes managed by OBX Housing are leased on a minimum 12-month lease basis. About 60 days before the lease expires, we will contact your Tenant to find out if they wish …