reporting bad tenants to national credit database

How to Report Bad Tenants To Credit Bureaus: Landlord Guide

There are few things that landlords find more frustrating than bad, unreliable tenants. When you end up stuck in a situation where you are battling a former tenant for the rent that is due, it might drive you crazy to think that their rental history didn’t indicate any such issues. And in the future, it’s…Read More

Podcast 257: Best Excuses for Late Rent

#257 Best Excuses for Late Rent

We read off some funny excuses that came over from Property Management Memes on Facebook. This is worth a good chuckle or two… Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher Join our Facebook Group of over 10,000 landlords and property managers Can you do us a solid? Our podcast has grown over the years because of listeners like yourself. One way you…Read More

rent invoice

Rental Invoice Template: Landlord’s Guide To The Rent Bill

Depending on your specific experiences as a property manager or landlord, it’s possible that you’ve never dealt with a rental invoice before. Rent invoices, also known as rent bills, are sometimes given to tenants before or after they have paid rent as a means of organizing and recording the payments. While a rental invoice is…Read More

Podcast 256: Rent a Mansion for $825

#256 Rent a Mansion for $825

Mansions in Vancouver, B.C. are renting out rooms for $825 in order to avoid vacancy tax penalties. We discuss this and more… Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher Join our Facebook Group of over 10,000 landlords and property managers Can you do us a solid? Our podcast has grown over the years because of…Read More

tenant credit and background check authorization form

Tenant Credit and Background Check Authorization Form PDF

When you’re trying to choose the best potential rental tenant as you’re looking through applications, there’s certain information that you’re going to want to gather to be sure that you’re choosing a reliable and responsible tenant. In particular, you’ll want to run both a credit and background check. Gathering some information, however, is regulated by…Read More

pet addendum form

Pet Addendum Form For Landlords (Including Free Sample!)

For many people, owning and caring for pets is one of the greatest joys in life. People of all ages, backgrounds, and lifestyles consider owning a dog, cat, or another animal to be a great way to stay happy and healthy. When renting, however, many tenants find that their landlords are not so keen on…Read More

Podcast 255: Injured Police Officer Suing PM Company

#255 Injured Police Officer Suing PM and Apartment Complex

An Orlando Police Officer was shot and seriously injured last June and is now suing the apartment complex and their property manager. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher Join our Facebook Group of over 10,000 landlords and property managers Can you help Officer Valencia and his Family? There is a Go Fund Me page…Read More

Podcast 254: What Landlords Need to Know About the Violence Against Women Act

#254 VAWA: Why it’s Important to Landlords

The Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 is now in effect. Here’s what it means for landlords.. In this episode, we talk about VAWA, rent control in Massachusets, and activists marching in Berlin for rent control. Tune in by listening above. Resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.wbur.org/radioboston/2019/04/02/rent-control-bill-tenant-landlord https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-germany-housing-idUKKCN1RI0FR https://www.aclu.org/blog/womens-rights/violence-against-women/how-vawa-takes-systems-perpetuate-domestic-and-sexual Transcription Notes: 00:00 Hey everybody,…Read More

The Difference Between Lease and Rent: Is It The Same?

In the worlds of real estate, rentals, and property management, there are a lot of different keywords that you will want to have an understanding of to get your work done efficiently and accurately. Some of these words, like subletting, are very specific. Others are less specific and can be easily confused. One thing that…Read More

Landlord Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form and Explanation

Landlord Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: Form & Explanation

Landlords are responsible for more than just maintaining the quality of their property and its surrounding land. Beyond the basic plumbing, cleaning, and other related requirements, there are a number of required disclosures that you must give to renters before they move into your property. Today, we’ll introduce a sample of the best landlord lead-based…Read More