Small Rental Maintenance Requests: Who Is Responsible?
Maintenance is an important question in any rental agreement. What should tenants call you about? What are you legally required to handle, and what should you take care of for practicality’s sake? These questions are essential for landlords and property managers. There are legal requirements when it comes to maintaining your rental units and fulfilling […]
DIY Updates for Landlords: 8 Ways to Spruce Up Your Property on a Budget
When you own a rental property, DIY renovations can be a great way to invest in property value without breaking your budget. There are many projects you can do yourself or with a team of friends and family that will make a rental home more appealing, modernize old features, and possibly even raise your rental […]
When and How to Prorate Rent
Often a new tenant will not start their lease on the first of the month. While you could certainly have them pay each month on the date their lease started, that will mean each tenant is paying out of sync with the rest. That’s where prorated rent makes everyone’s life a little easier. When you […]
How to Handle Mold in Rentals
Mold is a natural part of the ecosystem. Its job is to eat dead, rotting trees and plants, breaking them down into dirt to fertilize the next generation of growth. However, mold can’t tell the difference between houses and dead trees. This is bad news for homeowners, landlords, and residents. Especially because mold is also […]
