Would it help retain a tenant longer?

That way you or your family would retain the land (Think land lease) and have an equity stake you could negotiate in the building with a developer.

Although I regret over improving the unit we now get the highest rent per square foot in our area and we are able to retain a very high quality tenant in that unit.

I now have some workable formulas now though and have exercised some analytic muscles.

It can retain moisture and if you had mold in this house it’s an easy decision.

In my opinion it would be best to retain an attorney Is this your only multifamily? 

So, if your state allows, retain the deposit, send the proper notification (if required) to tenant's forwarding address, and move on to find new tenants that (hopefully) will be better. 

A portfolio lender can retain ownership, but subcontract the servicing.

We have started to allow tenants retain utilities in our name but we have wondered whether the amount we add on for utilities should be counted as part of the monthly rent, especially for reasons of aligning with the security deposit.

Common fees will include a set-up fee, leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.