As a landlord, keeping up with changes in landlord-tenant law is crucial. At Tenant Screening Center Inc., we are dedicated to helping landlords navigate these changes with confidence. With recent updates in Illinois landlord-tenant law, it’s more important than ever to understand the new regulations and make informed decisions when selecting tenants. We’ve designed our… Read more »
As a landlord, understanding the latest changes in rental laws is essential for navigating the evolving landscape of tenant rights and responsibilities. New York State has recently introduced legislation that impacts various aspects of renting and tenant screening, affecting how landlords can operate. As a tenant screening company in New York, we at Tenant Screening… Read more »
Although raising the rent is part of the responsibility of being a landlord, the process can often feel daunting. To meet your own financial obligations and keep your tenants happy, there needs to be a bit of a balancing act. If you raise the rent too high, you risk losing good tenants; if the increase…
With the rise of gun violence in schools and public places, should landlords consider banning guns at their rentals, too? This is a question that doesn’t have an easy answer. In some cases, it’s a matter of what the state law says and in others, it’s a matter of personal preference. Before making a decision… Read more »Should Landlords Ban Guns at Their Rental Properties?
Credit reports offer invaluable information to base your rental decisions on credit scores, tradelines, income-to-debt ratio, and much more. One thing you won’t find on a credit report, however, is an applicant’s rental history. Since landlords and property managers aren’t creditors, they don’t automatically report tenants’ payment history to the consumer credit reporting bureaus. What’s… Read more »
Whether you’re a homeowner or a landlord, it’s always wise to have an emergency fund to pull from when unexpected expenses come up. Most financial advisors recommend property owners save at least 3 – 6 months’ worth of expenses to cover maintenance, repairs, mortgage loss of income, and other financial concerns. However, only around 39%… Read more »
All tenants have the legal right to privacy; as a landlord or property manager, this means you’re required to give up some of your rights to the property when it’s occupied by a tenant. For example, you must provide adequate notice before conducting an inspection, changing the locks, or other activities that could somehow violate… Read more »
Landlords Property Managers Contact TSCI Whether you’re a first-time landlord or an experienced pro trying out new locations or property types, deciding on how much to charge for rent can be one of the most difficult parts of the rental process. However, it’s also one of the most important decisions you can make for your… Read more »
Most landlords are aware of the disclosures they have to make about lead paint or mold, but what about a death at a rental property? Depending on your state or municipal laws, you may be required to disclose whether there’s been a death on the premises. Failure to follow your state or local guidelines could… Read more »
Astrology has become increasingly popular over the last few years, especially among young people. This might not seem relevant to the rental housing industry, but zodiac discrimination has become more common than one might think. The question is, is it legal? Zodiac discrimination first became publicized a couple of years ago, when a New York… Read more »