Tree care is often the last thing on a landlord’s mind, thanks to a million other demands on their time. Property owners are responsible for the care and maintenance of everything on the property, but many just focus on the house itself and ignore things like sheds, fences and even trees. But trees can really…
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It’s one of the worst things that can happen to property you own—a fire destroys some or all of the structure. Going through the aftermath of a fire can be devastating, but landlords need to prepare for any event to happen. Being well informed and educated on what to do after a fire at a…
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Many people who invest in properties may find themselves overextended, and with that comes the possibility of foreclosure. It takes a long while for the slow wheels of finance to turn, but eventually, you may finally find yourself on the verge of losing a property for good. The problem is (besides the foreclosure itself), you have tenants. Let’s…
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Any home improvements should be done by the landlord, but what happens when there are improvements made to the rental property by a tenant? A good lease agreement should have some wording in it that forbids the tenants from making changes to the property, and if they do, they are responsible for restoring it to the…
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Few things are guaranteed to make people smile like the laughter of little children, but when that laughter comes from enjoying onsite playground equipment, it can make some landlords feel more worry than joy. Children’s playground equipment can be an attractive amenity for a single-family home rental or for a multi-unit complex, but there is…
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Fences can do a lot of things for a property—provide security, boost curb appeal, or keep pets and children close to home. Landlords who purchase property that is not fenced may want to consider adding one to enhance that amenities list for their rental property, as well as raise property values. However, choosing the right size,…
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North Carolina tenant screening is a big part of ensuring landlords get the best tenants. However, landlords that don’t learn the unique laws in effect in North Carolina can miss out on a lot. Our post covers the following topics so you and other North Carolina landlords can identify the best tenants for your rental…
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Pennsylvania tenant screening is unique. All states do things a bit differently, but if you are a landlord in Pennsylvania, you have everything to gain by getting familiar with landlord-tenant laws for the state. Here at RentPrep, we’ve gathered all the information you need into one post, which will cover such interesting topics as: Pennsylvania tenant screening…
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If you are a good landlord, chances are you know your lease agreements like the back of your hand. You’ve avoided the generic online versions and crafted a fine lease document that covers every aspect of your property. So, do you need to read the lease agreement again after your tenant signs it? There’s at…
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This article offers advice to landlords about creating rules and regulations for dogs as pets. When dogs are fulfilling the role of an assistant, service or companion dogs, there are completely different rules and regulations that apply. To learn more about dogs as service and companion animals, click here. As a landlord, you have every right…
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