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Screening applicants for tenancy begins with the first time landlords speak to the person requesting more information, but how can landlords use that initial contact as a pre-screening tool? In this episode of Night School, we’ll examine the insights landlords can gain from phone calls with an applicant, starting with the first voicemail….
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A landlord’s top concern when screening applicants is usually whether they make enough money, and it is more common than ever for people to do side work for money under the table in addition to a regular job. In this episode of Night School, we’ll look at whether it’s a good idea for landlords to…
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Running a background check on a rental applicant can reveal all kinds of information about a person, including any criminal activity like sex offenses. In this episode of Night School, we’ll look into what landlords need to know when a background check reveals the applicant is a sex offender….
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Sometimes for the sake of the business, landlords need to re-evaluate their tenant selection process and make some decisions about whether to adjust their selection criteria. In this episode of Night School, we’ll dive right into what landlords need to look at when they decide to change their standards or keep looking for certain types…
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Join Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode, stories center on inadequate housing for seniors and haunted houses or other stigmatized properties….
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Several parts of the country are currently experiencing drought conditions, but what does this mean for landlords, tenants and yard maintenance? In this episode of Night School, we’ll investigate the rights and responsibilities that landlords and their tenants bear when they live in a drought-stricken area….
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Leaking water is one of the most destructive things you can face as a landlord, and time is really critical in getting the situation under control. In this episode of Night School, we’ll look into what it takes for landlords to do to prepare as well as the steps to follow when landlords find themselves in a true…
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When landlords treat their rental properties like a business, a key factor toward good customer service is having a positive attitude. In this episode of Night School, we’ll dive into what it takes to gain (and keep) a positive attitude and how attitude can influence a landlord’s success or failure….
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Join Stephen White, Jeff Pearson and Jennifer Maughan as they review the latest landlord tenant news stories from across the country and discuss the lessons landlords can learn. In this episode, stories center on returning security deposits properly, self-help evictions and familial status discrimination….
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