The basis of every law about landlord responsibilities point to this fact: You are responsible for maintaining your properties in livable condition. There are certain necessities of life that you cannot block or prevent your tenants from having at your property, like water and electricity. When you do need to turn off a service for…Read More
While every landlord knows that collecting a security deposit is an essential part of protecting their investment when renting properties out, not every landlord knows how to handle withholding some of that money for repairs when a tenant is moving out. Sure, it’s your right as a landlord to keep some of that money for…Read More
Working as a landlord often means a lot of document management. From rental agreements to pet addendums, there are many different forms that you need to be sure are filled out accurately and completely to protect you and your property from the basic risks of property management work. One form that a lot of landlords…Read More
No matter how much care you put into finding a great tenant or ensuring that your rental agreement covers all the necessary details, there will come a time when you need to deal with eviction forms. Even if you don’t ultimately end up in a court proceeding through a full-blown eviction hearing, there are going…Read More
When you own a rental property, there are certain things that you have to do to protect your property. Sure, a lot of your responsibilities as a landlord are to keep the property in good and habitable condition for your tenant; however, those are not your only responsibilities. In addition to keeping things in good…Read More
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
In a perfect world, every tenant would ensure that they submit their rental payments on time, and you would never have to worry about how to handle late rent payments. The reality is that everyone makes mistakes sometimes. Even if you have great tenants, they may mess up a due date and pay their rent…Read More
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
While it is your tenant’s responsibility to look after the general well-being of the property while they occupy it, there are always going to be times when you need to visit the property to make repairs and check on things yourself. The terms of your lease will determine who is responsible for what types of…Read More
The world of commercial real estate can be overwhelmingly competitive at times. Whether there are a lot of properties on the market or many tenants looking to lease commercial space, finding ways to close the deal will become something of an art for seasoned landlords and property investors. One clause that can help make a…Read More
