Updated July 2021 Collecting security deposits from tenants is an essential part of being a landlord. However, handling security deposits is one of the most rule-specific responsibilities of a landlord’s financial world. If you make one of many potential security deposit mistakes, you could be on the hook for big fines or penalties. Every state…Read More
Updated June 2021 When you’re ready to get moving on your tenant screening process, you might be left wondering how long does a credit check take? Planning for how long it will take to screen applicants thoroughly is an integral part of the process. If you don’t give yourself enough time to screen tenants, you…Read More
Updated March 2021 The rise of social media has made it easier than ever for tenants to broadcast their opinions about a landlord or property management company – and it has made it harder than ever for landlords to scrub negative opinions or outright falsehoods connected to their names. Should landlords sue for defamation over…Read More
Updated March 2021 What do you do when your tenant is behind on rent, and you’re left wondering how exactly to handle a late rent notice? It can feel very awkward to send out a late rent notice to tenants you like. Nothing strains a relationship quite like someone owing you money. It’s important to…Read More
Updated February 2021 Successful landlords have learned how to be effective business managers. Real estate investment is a business. As a landlord, you are responsible for making the necessary decisions that allow your business to be profitable, all while staying within the law. One of the most effective things a landlord can do to run…Read More
RentPrep is proud to announce the release of a new compliant SmartMove package for NYS Landlords. The new package adheres to the recent guidelines set out by Governor Cuomo. Here are the details: Pricing for NYS Landlords $30 SmartMove Package (eviction search excluded) Landlord Pay option only (due to $20 background check cap) Inside The…Read More
Updated February 2021 In an ideal world, landlords would have amazing tenants who would stay for many years in a row and turnovers would happen rarely. However, in the real world, most landlords have to deal with rental unit turnovers all too often. When tenants deliver a non-renewal notice to you, which means they will…Read More
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but they aren’t always a landlord’s best friend! One of the worst things you can imagine has happened. Your tenant got a dog without permission. While you love dogs, this is not allowed under the current rental contract. The entire situation is awkward, and you aren’t sure what to…Read More
Though the situation changes daily, it is clear the coronavirus pandemic will continue to have an effect on the rental industry in the coming months. As a landlord, you may be finding it difficult to manage the new challenges presented by COVID-19. This article pulls together a COVID-19 guide & resources for landlords like you….Read More
Stephen White, CEO of RentPrep, tells the story of how RentPrep got its start, his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and more. In 2007, Stephen White, found his way into coordinating replevin orders because of his experience in the credit industry. For those who don’t know, a replevin order is the start of a legal process…Read More
