Tenants with Disabilities

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that as many as 61 million adults in the US live with some type of disability. This can cover a wide range of both visible and invisible conditions including issues with mobility, vision or hearing impairments, cognitive disabilities, and more. Whatever kind of disability an individual […]

Landlord Questions to Ask Employers

Part of the tenant screening process is to speak with a prospect’s employer. It is more than just a verification reference to find out employment status and salary. Landlords can ask several questions of a prospect’s employer to determine if that individual’s background is able to meet the standards required to become a tenant. The […]

How to screen without getting sued

Finding the right tenant can be time-consuming, stressful, and difficult. Every landlord has heard horror stories about tenants who can’t or won’t pay rent, damage the property, or make unrealistic demands. It’s critical to screen carefully to weed out the worst applicants, but landlords must be careful in how they screen potential tenants. With numerous […]

Free Nights and Weekends? Why “Great” Electric Deals May Not Add Up

Some electric providers offer what sound like really great incentives, but their rates are actually more expensive in the long run. When you choose an electric power supplier, a small error in judgment could cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Learn how to calculate whether offered rates actually add up by keeping in mind […]

What is Landlord Utility Responsibility

Landlords have three options when it comes to utility responsibility: 1. They can choose to pay all of the utilities for the rental property. 2. They can choose to pay a portion of the utilities and charge overruns to the tenant. 3. They can choose to pay none of the utilities. Most landlords will require […]

How to Repair a Concrete Walkway

Over time, concrete begins to get pitted, chipped, and cracked. The signs of aging can appear at even when there is extensive precipitation or extreme weather conditions over the course of a single season. The good news is that just about anyone can fix this problem when they know how to repair a concrete walkway. […]

5 Questions To Ask Tenant Applicants From Out of your State

You’ve set up a great process for screening local applicants, but what do you do when you receive an application from outside your state? That’s a different screening process altogether. But that doesn’t mean you have to rule out the applicants completely, especially if they’re willing to pay full rent without negotiation. Here are some […]

Determining If An Applicant Without A Credit History Is The Right Tenant For You

While a rental applicant without a credit history is a bit of a red flag, it doesn’t have to be a slammed door. You’ll just want to use a thorough screening approach. Once you review all of their information, interview them, and take certain precautions, you can determine whether a particular applicant is right for […]

How To Repair a Plaster Ceiling

Over time, a home begins to shift and settle. As this happens, the weak points of the walls wind up cracking under the increased levels of pressure. One of the more difficult repairs to make is when the crack occurs somewhere in the ceiling. By knowing how to repair a plaster ceiling, however, you’ll be […]

Explanation of Tenant’s Rights and Bed Bugs

Bed bugs can be a huge problem in any home. It is particularly bothersome when they’re found in a rental. It happens to even the best of rental properties because those pesky bugs can hitch a ride on virtually anything to enter the building. As a tenant, you must report bed bugs right away. An […]