We insure our cars, our homes, our phones, and our bodies. Insurance has become an essential protection in life, and there are many areas where having insurance can save you from financial ruin in case of emergencies or other unexpected, life-changing events. Did you know that landlord insurance can do the same thing for your…Read More
Being a successful landlord is about more than just collecting rent when the due date rolls around. It’s about more than going over and fixing a jammed door from time to time. In fact, there are hundreds of laws that you are required to follow when you are running rental properties as a business. Don’t…Read More
Part of the joy of being a landlord is the pride that comes with maintaining your properties and making them available to tenants who want to rent out a great space. Unfortunately, there may come a time when someone tries to take that pride away from you. Squatting has been a problem for as long…Read More
Landlord-tenant laws are the complete guidelines that dictate what you can and cannot do while also giving instruction to the tenants who live in your units. Your responsibilities as a landlord extend beyond simply renting out your property; you must also follow the codes that are laid out by your state’s government. While these guidelines…Read More
There are a lot of different things to keep track of and take care of when you are a landlord. One of the many things on the long list is checking for damages when a tenant moves out of one of your rental properties, but what happens when you discover hidden damages or problems caused…Read More
If your rental property was built before 1978, there could be a toxic substance in the walls, doors and window sills. This toxic substance is lead-based paint and it is a serious problem for you and your tenants. If you are a new landlord or an experienced landlord who isn’t too familiar with lead-based paint…Read More
Most landlords struggle with the concept that while they are owners and managers of a rental property, they give up certain rights to that property when it is occupied by a tenant. Examples of this might include feeling like they can enter the property without giving written notice, change the locks at any time, or otherwise…Read More
It’s not unusual for states to pass laws that are unique to them. This is especially true when it comes to landlord and tenant laws. Sometimes, state laws for landlords seem to create more problems than they solve. Other laws are not nearly as efficient or effective as they should be. When asked to share…Read More
A serious concern many landlords share is how to protect themselves from a frivolous lawsuit. How can landlords protect themselves if they end up a lawsuit from a sue happy tenant? This topic was brought up to Avvo’s chief legal officer, Josh King in this webinar with Zillow. Have a listen and read the transcription below to…Read More
When I rented my first apartment, I didn’t consider much beyond living space and monthly rent. It was a tiny basement apartment behind a business that closed at 5 pm, with a parking lot on one side and an empty lot on the other. Six months into my tenancy, I came home to a broken front door…Read More
