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what is a gross lease

For Landlords: What Is A Gross Lease In Real Estate?

As a landlord, it’s common to use different types of leases. Understanding how each of those leases work, their intended uses, and what precautions to take is key to long-term success. What is a gross lease in the real estate and rental business, and how can you utilize this lease type in your own business?…Read More

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Cosigner Lease Agreement: Landlord Guide To Rental Cosigners

Working with tenants requiring or requesting a rental cosigner is not uncommon in most locations. Many landlords say it’s more common than not to work with multiple individuals on a lease and sometimes use a cosigner lease agreement. Do you understand why and when to bring in a cosigner on leases? Cosigners can be a…Read More

Best States To Be A Landlord

Best States To Be A Landlord: A Simple RentPrep Guide

Landlord-friendly states have laws and procedures that allow landlords to exert more control over their properties. That’s why many small business owners are attracted to working as a landlord in these areas. From the eviction process to programs like rent control, many parts of landlord-tenant law tend to favor tenants. However, not all states slant…Read More

How To Use Addendums To Lease Agreements

How To Use Addendums To Lease Agreements: A RentPrep Guide

New landlords often make the same types of mistakes. One common error is believing that a lease agreement will protect you from any and all situations and that your lease will never need to be changed once it is signed. However, lease addendums are commonly used by experienced landlords, and there are reasons they are…Read More

Guide: Do Landlords Have to Disclose a Death in the House?

Guide: Do Landlords Have To Disclose A Death In The House?

Updated May 2021 Did you know that there are certain laws about how and when landlords must disclose a previous death in a rental property? Unlike other types of disclosures, death disclosures are not frequently discussed. Most landlords and property managers know about landlord disclosures when it comes to information about things like lead paint…Read More

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What Happens If A Tenant Breaks Their Lease And Moves Out?

Updated October 2020 As a landlord, you spend a lot of time screening tenants, choosing the right fit, setting up a lease agreement, and getting them moved into the property. From there, you expect to proceed through the entire lease agreement before you have to repeat the process again, but that’s not always what happens….Read More

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The 5 Most Common Issues Landlords Face After A Tenant Moves Out

It can be difficult to handle tenants on the best days, so when it comes to the worst times, you’re probably desperate and frantic for any advice. We completely understand, which is why we took the time to compile the most frequently heard complaints landlords have when it comes to tenants moving out of a…Read More

The Difference Between Lease and Rent: Is It The Same?

In the worlds of real estate, rentals, and property management, there are a lot of different keywords that you will want to have an understanding of to get your work done efficiently and accurately. Some of these words, like subletting, are very specific. Others are less specific and can be easily confused. One thing that…Read More

Is a Landlord Responsible for Tenants' Utility Bills?

Is a Landlord Responsible for Tenants’ Utility Bills?

When you’re dealing with many properties and tenants, you’re bound to end up in some situations where you aren’t sure what you are and are not responsible for. One situation that happens more commonly than you might think is when a tenant moves out without paying all of the utility bills, or perhaps they haven’t…Read More

Benefits of Month-to-Month Lease for Landlord

Benefits of Month-to-Month Lease for Landlord

The lease agreement is the legal contract between tenant and landlord. There can be many variations within it as long as they comply with state and local law. One thing that landlords can control is whether it is a month-to-month or year-long lease. There are advantages and disadvantages to choosing a month-to-month or year-long lease….Read More