It can feel devastating when a tenant steals property upon moving out of the rental. In this post we address what your rights as a landlord are in this unfortunate situation. Our friends over at Avvo discuss this in their webinar with Zillow addressing landlord rights with stolen property. The audio file above addresses this question as Avvo’s chief legal…Read More
We’ve all been locked out at some point but some people seem to fall victim more than others. An apartment lock out policy can save headaches for a landlord with a forgetful tenant. The audio file above addresses this question as Avvo’s chief legal officer, Josh King, weighs in with his thoughts. Below you can…Read More
We recently reviewed 11 of the best tenant screening services on the web. Leaserunner reviews were included in that breakdown and in this post we will expand further on the service. Full disclosure, here at RentPrep we are a tenant screening service but our purpose of this lease runner review is to give you an outside perspective…Read More
A common issue that arises from owning and renting out a multi-unit are noise complaints. Our friends over at Avvo recently did a webinar with Zillow addressing common issues between landlords and tenants. The audio file above addresses this question as Avvo’s chief legal officer, Josh King, weighs in with his thoughts. Below you can read the…Read More
When it comes to living in Florida, many residents feel like it is a true paradise. However, if you are a landlord that ignores Florida tenant screening laws and regulations, you are in for a lot of stress. Here at RentPrep, we want you to get the best tenants possible, and that’s why we are…Read More
California tenant screening is unique because the Golden Coast tends to do things a little bit different compared to other states. This post is designed to give you all the tips and free forms you need to properly screen tenants in the State of California. Watch this video for tips and things you should consider when screening. If…Read More
Landlords must carry insurance on any property they own, and it is meant to take care of things like liability and personal injuries for tenants and guests on the premises. Attacks from dogs are just one of many things that can happen that causes landlords to file an insurance claim. According to the website DogsBite.org,…Read More
Tenant Background and Credit Check Authorization Form In order to screen your tenant applicants, you need each applicant to sign off on a tenant background and credit check authorization form. This is what gives you the right to legally run background checks and credit checks on your applicants. Typically this signed disclosure is included in…Read More
While bats are generally only associated with Halloween celebrations, many property owners find that bats can be a problem all year long. In many parts of the country, bats take up residence in the attics of buildings, including rental properties. When landlords are alerted to the presence of a bat in the apartment, it is…Read More
Renting to college students can be highly profitable to landlords who have taken into account all the unique challenges that come with the territory. Of course, owning and operating a rental home full of student tenants can also be a big disadvantage to landlords that aren’t prepared to handle the range of problems that are…Read More
