Writing a Past Rent Due Notice
Most tenants are pretty reliable when it comes to paying the rent on time. There are a few tenants who might push the deadlines from time to time, but they get the money there. Then there are a few tenants who pay their rent in bits and pieces as the money comes in. You might […]
Organization in Your Life as a Property Manager
When it comes to property management, organization can help keep you moving steadily and smoothly forward. Whether you’re in the middle of tax season or simply keeping up with files on tenants, it’s best to have a steady protocol that you follow throughout the process. Start with your screening process. Once you’ve placed your add […]
How to Write a Lease Covering All Bases
When it comes to writing a lease, every state and locality has its own set of rules and regulations. Nonetheless, there are certain general guidelines which you should follow to protect your interests and meet your legal obligations when writing up a lease. Length of Lease You need to clearly define the length of the […]
8 Things To Do When a Tenant Leaves Your Property Damaged
Discovering that a tenant has left your rental property damaged can be stressful. You invested time and money into buying and caring for your property and trusted that your tenants would look after it for the length of their stay. While your first reaction upon discovering damage might be to lash out, this won‚Äôt help […]
Can Landlords Dispose of Abandoned Property?
If your tenant moves out and leaves items behind, state and local laws govern what you can do with the abandoned property. So, before you sell your prior tenant’s television, it’s important to learn about your legal obligations. Lost vs. Abandoned Property Before making any plans, make sure that your tenant has abandoned — not […]
5 Tips on How to Handle Needy Tenants
Almost every landlord will be faced with a tenant who needs a lot of extra hand-holding at some point. You‚Äôll know them when you see them: this attention-starved tenant always needs help with their dead light bulbs, faulty ceiling fans, clogged drain pipes, squeaky doors, and leaking faucets. It seems as though every day brings […]
How to Fix a Flat Roof Leak
Any roof can leak, but the flat roof provides a rather intense challenge. If you want to know how to fix a flat roof leak, then the first step is to find where the leak is occurring from an exterior standpoint. Just because the water dripping through the ceiling doesn’t mean that directly above that […]
Eviction Moratorium: What This Means for Individual Landlords
This is the second post in our series exploring the impact of the eviction moratorium. You can check out the first post here. On September 4, 2020, a temporary national eviction moratorium on evictions for nonpayment of rent was announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Health and […]
Buying Rental Property Tips
One of the most consistent investments that can be made today is a rental property. Real estate can be somewhat volatile, but rentals are in need during the good times and the bad times. When managed appropriately, you can have a consistent level of income. To get started, you’ll need to get a great property […]
What Makes a Good Landlord Insurance Policy?
Before renting out your property, you should purchase a landlord insurance policy. Unlike a homeowner’s insurance policy, a landlord insurance policy will protect you from common problems that occur when you rent property. Types of Landlord Insurance Policies While the terms used to describe insurance policies vary by company, most agencies offer three types of […]
