There will be times when repairs need to be done to your rental properties. Sometimes, these repairs can wait and be done whenever the property is vacant. At other times, however, the repairs will be more urgent and need to be done immediately. What do you do when the tenant refuses to allow access for…Read More
We’re excited to announce we’ve made the 2020 Inc. 5000 list of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America with a ranking of #2609. This is RentPrep’s first time being honored! As you may or may not know, RentPrep provides the most comprehensive tenant screening using human intelligence to help landlords identify the best possible tenant….Read More
Renters insurance is used by tenants to ensure their property stays safe and they don’t owe for accidental damages; landlord insurance protects landlords from liability as well as unexpected costs related to their work. Which one is more important: renters insurance vs landlord insurance? If you’re a landlord, the answer should be “both.” If you…Read More
Updated August 2020 Rent grace periods are sometimes a confusing topic for landlords and renters alike. If rent is due on a specific date, why are renters not immediately responsible for covering a late fee from the next day? Why isn’t the rental payment due date changed to simplify the process? Rental payment grace periods…Read More
No landlord wants to deal with a tenant not paying rent, but every landlord is likely to encounter this situation at some point in their career. When a tenant doesn’t pay rent on time, it can be confusing to figure out what your next steps are. Do you immediately move on to filing for eviction?…Read More
Renting out a property with pool perks can be easier than renting out similar properties without that kind of luxury amenity. Depending on where you are located, having access to a pool might be a large part of the reason why tenants choose your property over someone else’s. With pool power, however, comes pool responsibility!…Read More
It can be difficult to handle tenants on the best days, so when it comes to the worst times, you’re probably desperate and frantic for any advice. We completely understand, which is why we took the time to compile the most frequently heard complaints landlords have when it comes to tenants moving out of a…Read More
Not every potential renter has the financial record that you had hoped they would have. Sometimes, great people don’t have a strong enough monetary background to make you feel confident in renting to them. Does this mean that you have to turn them away? The decision to rent to them or not is ultimately up…Read More
Landlords and tenants alike have many questions about the overall rental process, but one area that gets even more questions is what happens when a tenant is moving out. All parties want clarity about what needs to be cleaned, what can be left behind, and how tenants can make sure they get their security deposit…Read More
Every landlord has heard this statement before: “Never accept partial payments, or you won’t be able to get your property back or any money in court if you need to evict the tenant.” While this is a widely held belief, is it true that you can never accept partial payments? The truth is more like…Read More
