Every landlord has considered allowing a tenant to do repairs for money off rent. One of the guaranteed duties of being a landlord is dealing with repair requests from tenants. They spend lots of time taking the call, arranging an appointment with a repair tech and processing invoices. Some tenants may offer to complete some…Read More
Water from the shower can cause a lot of damage to a rental property’s bathroom floor. Some landlords choose the option of putting in sliding shower doors, while others stick to the shower curtain. So what are the advantages or disadvantages to a shower door vs curtain for a rental? Shower door or curtain? Pros…Read More
There has been a massive fire extinguisher recall on Kidde fire extinguishers as imposed by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. These apply to their two types of extinguishers with plastic handles as shown below. Push-Button Fire Extinguisher Recall Plastic Handle Fire Extinguisher Recalls How Do I Replace My Recalled Fire Extinguisher? To get a replacement…Read More
Whether you’re a landlord or a renter, pets are always a huge sticking point when it comes to renting out a property. Some landlords allow cats and birds but no dogs, while others are open to pretty much everything. If you find yourself in a situation with a renter having a destructive pet, it’s important…Read More
Pets can cause a lot of damage in a rental property. In some areas, landlords can charge a pet deposit. Otherwise, landlords can deduct the cost of repairs and replacements from the tenant’s security deposit. In most states, the landlords must provide an itemized list of the expenses. Repair receipts and photos are other ways…Read More
If you own or manage several rental properties, chances are that maintenance issues are one of the biggest drains on your time and money. In order to keep your properties well-maintained and your tenants happy, it may be time to hire a full time or part time maintenance man for hire. If you don’t have…Read More
A good lease agreement should state that tenants should leave a rental in the same condition it was upon moving in, minus normal wear and tear. Th Carpets in rental units should be cleaned before a new tenant moves in. But can a landlord charge for carpet cleaning? Is it wear and tear? Or the…Read More
Many landlords have questions about what kinds of repairs they can deduct from the tenant’s security deposit. After all, there can be a lot of gray area when it comes to wear and tear. Most of the damage is discovered after the tenant has moved out and the landlord has a chance to look at…Read More
The two most damaging things to a rental property are fire and water. When it comes to fire, there’s not much you’ll be able to do on your own when you get a tenant’s panicked phone call. Call emergency services right away. However, your quick action may minimize the harmful effects of a water emergency…Read More
Nearly all states and cities in the U.S. have rules establishing a baseline of “habitability” for residential rental units. Typically, landlords are responsible for ensuring that the rented unit is fit for human beings to live in – a standard that varies from place to place, but typically includes things like roofs that don’t leak,…Read More
