Questions over consumer privacy, particularly in regard to credit reporting agencies like Experian, have become a hotly debated topic on a state and federal level. In February, several Senate hearings addressed the need for improved disclosure of the categories of data collected and shared, as well as a need for opt-out processes. As of now,… Read more »
Lease Writing 101
A lease is an essential document that’s often not given the amount of attention it needs. Many landlords rely on sample leases they find online instead of taking the time to write one themselves; while this can save time and online leases can make excellent templates, it’s important to be able to write your own… Read more »
Summer Pest Prevention
Summertime brings warm sunny days, barbecues, and… bugs. Not only are insects an annoying pest, but they can also make your tenants uncomfortable, ill, or cause serious damage to your property. When it comes to insect infestations, the best solution is always prevention. We recommend establishing a systematic quarterly pest prevention program will ensure you’re… Read more »
Hard Lessons Learned from Verbal Agreements and a Very Large Dog
Many landlords believe they have all their bases covered with tenants, only to discover something crucial they overlooked – and they often learn about it the hard way. Thankfully, when they share their stories, it allows others to learn from their mistakes! One landlord recently posted the hard lesson they learned revolving around a tenant… Read more »
Injury Liability 101: Who’s Liable For Slips, Trips, Falls or Fires?
When someone owns their home and injure themselves there’s little question about liability, but what if it happens to a tenant? Let’s say one of your tenants is planning a big barbecue and decides they want more lighting outside. As they’re climbing their ladder to hang the lights, they lose their footing and slip off,… Read more »
4 Steps for Effective Rental Applications to Find Great Tenants
There are many reasons to use rental applications to screen tenants before signing a lease. They’ll give you a more complete picture of your applicants, notify you of any problematic history, and help you choose renters who can pay regularly and on time. However, in order to get the most out of your tenant screening… Read more »
Find a Property Management Company That Works Well with Landlords
As you grow your business and become the landlord of multiple properties, you may feel it’s time to start seriously looking into a property management company that can help you maintain and find tenants for your properties. When you work with competent professionals who have experience maintaining various types of properties, you’ll find that your… Read more »
Why Tenant Verification Service is Successful at Reducing Fraud
You just met with a really nice prospective tenant. They see like they have their act together, they were friendly, and they answered every question well. You’re feeling pretty good about them. Should you trust your gut and extend them a rental agreement? Well, while trusting your gut can be a good thing in many… Read more »
Landlord Responsibility for Tenant Utility Bills
It’s not uncommon for landlords to have to deal with nonpaying tenants at one point or another, but another thing that some may not consider is having a tenant who pays rent but skips out on utility payments, either for their final month in the property or for even longer. When utility bills have been… Read more »
How Tenant Verification Protects Your Business
Why is tenant verification so important? Because it helps you determine not only the best tenant for your given property but also gives you the information you need to make a good business choice as a landlord. Any tenant can walk into a showing and put their best foot forward, making you feel at ease,… Read more »