Updated June 2022 Though the HUD program and “Section 8 Housing” has been around since the 1970s, there are many landlords out there who have never been involved with any type of HUD housing. In fact, you might be able to ask a few of your landlord friends how to get approved as a HUD…Read More
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
(editors note: Some of the links in this article may contain affiliate links to products) There’s a lot of options when it comes to setting up your property so that it is just right. From choosing the right flooring to the proper windows, landlords have a lot of choices to make. One area that you…Read More
Revised October 2018 Usually known by its nickname, Section 8, this low-income housing assistance program is actually Section 8 of the Housing Act of 1937 and is officially known as the Housing Choice Voucher Program. It’s a rental assistance program managed by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that provides the difference…Read More
As a landlord, you will often rely on information gathered up and reported in a tenant’s credit history. Do they have a history of managing their financial system appropriately? Were they ever evicted from a property in the past? This type of information becomes a part of the credit report that every potential tenant out…Read More
The law surrounding your responsibilities as a landlord can be very complicated. Such is the case when it comes to tenant property left behind. What do you do when there is property left behind when a tenant moves out? While it can be tempting to simply throw it all away and move on with your…Read More
When landlords create a lease agreement, they hope that they’ve covered all the rules, from parking to pet regulations and everything in between. Many landlords understand that with rental properties rules and regulations will need to be changed and adjusted, but they don’t want to wait until the lease expires to implement them. On the…Read More
In this post we’re going to discuss how to create a custom email for rental properties. This is helpful for any landlord or property manager because it helps you look legitimate and separates your personal and work email. Introduction of “Tori vs. Harry” This is part one, of an ongoing series, that will examine how to…Read More
Landlords are responsible for ensuring that a rental property is habitable. A habitable unit is structurally sound and has adequate water, heating and electricity. Sometimes, circumstances arise that make the rental unit uninhabitable for a time. Usually this is due to serious repairs, natural disasters or other significant problems. During these times, tenants often stay…Read More
Landlords are under no obligation to provide laundry services or washers and dryers in rental units. However, having a laundry facility on site for a multi-unit rental is definitely a perk. It can attract more qualified applicants that are willing to pay more for the convenience of laundry facilities. For landlords that have a laundry…Read More
