Not long ago, a rental property owner went viral after she snatched some packages from her renters, which she claimed was payment for the rent she was owed. Unsurprisingly, her actions weren’t well-received online, causing her to quickly backtrack on her position. A story like this is a great example of what NOT to do… Read more »
The Pros and Cons of Month-to-Month Leases
Landlords are faced with many important decisions when renting their properties, including the duration of the lease. Although all landlords would like to have stable long-term tenants, there are times when a month-to-month lease may be a better option than an annual one. A month-to-month lease lasts for 30 days and automatically renews at the… Read more »
Tips for Making Your Rental Summer-Ready
It’s common to see tips for “winterizing” your rental for the cold months, but summer maintenance is often overlooked. With warm weather on the way, now is an ideal time to check in on your properties to ensure everything is in perfect working order – especially if your rental is currently vacant. Typically, summer is… Read more »
Squatter’s Rights: An Overview for Property Managers
In most cases, the residents who live the properties you manage will be paying tenants. They were selected to live there, have signed a lease or rental agreement, and pay their monthly rent. In rare cases, however, you may encounter squatters. These are individuals or groups of people who haven’t signed a legal contract allowing… Read more »
Warning Signs Your Tenant Isn’t Planning to Renew Their Lease
Tenant relationships can be difficult to navigate at times, especially when it comes to the end of a lease. Although you may be ready to renew the lease, your tenant may have other ideas. Keep an eye out for these warning signs your tenant may not be planning to renew their lease so you can… Read more »
How to Choose the Best Tenant Screening Services
How to Choose the Best Tenant Screening Services Tenant screening services provide numerous benefits for landlords and property managers. They’re convenient, efficient, and allow you to focus on other aspects of your business. However, not all screening services are alike. Many of them vary in terms of the types of reports and support they offer…. Read more »
Why You May Want to Consider Adjusting Your Credit Score Requirements
If you’re tired of being inundated with commercials for large ticket items talking about how these are “unprecedented times” we’re living through, you’re not alone. Although the availability of vaccines has given us all some light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, we’re certainly not out of the woods in many ways, especially economically…. Read more »
What You Need to Know About Renewing a Lease with Your Tenant
When a tenant’s lease is coming to an end, you’ll have to make a decision: whether to renew the lease or part ways. If the tenant has been reliable, responsible, and a good resident overall, the easiest choice is to renew the lease. Finding a new tenant can be stressful, even with screening services. It… Read more »
Industry-leading Tenant Screening for Property Managers
Whether you’ve been screening tenants yourself or are searching for a new screening partner, Tenant Screening Center enables you to do the best work for your clients without interfering in your operations. We bring you the best of both worlds: the personalized, responsive service of a smaller company, paired with credit scores and history from… Read more »
4 Tips for Spotting Fraudulent Applicant References
It can be a challenge to find the right tenant for your rental property – especially if you feel financial pressure to fill the vacancy quickly. Fortunately, tenant screenings can help you quickly eliminate tenants who aren’t a good fit and narrow down potential tenants who have a history of being reliable and responsible. In… Read more »