Justin Williams has over 7 years of experience as a real estate investor and has flipped over 300 homes. He is the host of the House Flipping HQ podcast and the creator of a mastermind group that is actively helping people break into real estate investing. Justin is also the founder of HouseFlippingHQ.com, an online…
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In the spring when the weather warms, everyone with a green thumb starts getting the itch to plant things and spend time outdoors in the dirt. When it comes to gardening, landlords and tenants often encounter tension on what exactly is allowed on the rental property. While tenants may want to put in a garden and…
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One of the most common sources of tension between landlords and tenants comes from the different opinions on landlord access to the rental unit and a tenant’s right to privacy. Landlords feel that since they own the property, they should have frequent access in order to perform a range of tasks to keep the property…
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Many landlords find it advantageous to furnish their rental properties depending on the type of tenant they are trying to attract. At the bottom of this post, we will provide you a furnished apartment lease addendum that you can add to your existing lease. This will help you What is a Lease Addendum? A lease…
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Tenants have a right to live in a rental unit in peaceful enjoyment, but when cooking smells from the neighbors seem to infringe upon that enjoyment, what are landlords required to do about the complaints? Are Cooking Smells a Nuisance? Cooking smells can be pungent and powerful, especially when strong spices are used, such as…
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Odorless, colorless and deadly—that’s carbon monoxide, an invisible gas that can cause fatalities when people inhale it for long periods of time. This post will focus on carbon monoxide detector laws by state so you know if you’re following proper procedures. A table of contents for carbon monoxide detector laws by state What is carbon…
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Whether you want to thank your tenants for taking care of your property, or are simply filled with the spirit of the season, giving Christmas gifts to tenants can be a lovely gesture. It’s a nice way to build goodwill and hopefully encourage longer tenancies. However, deciding on exactly what to give tenants can become…
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If a landlord doesn’t want to rent to someone with children, does the law support that? While children may be delightful and adorable to some people, certain landlords may find them messy, careless and noisy. Some landlords may not want to rent to families with young children because they believe the children will cause damage…
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Many landlords are unclear about whether they have the right to ask applicants about their marital status. Most landlords are familiar with the Federal Fair Housing Acts that prohibit discrimination against certain protected classes. However, you may not be clear on whether questions about a prospective tenant’s marital status are allowed or not. Learn what…
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Rather than a lengthy and costly eviction process, some landlords are offering a “Cash for Keys” program to get problem tenants to move out. Even the best tenants can run into some financial difficulties, and it’s up to each landlord to determine when to give someone a break and when to start the eviction process. When…
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