Whether you’re looking for a new apartment in PA, FL or TX, understand that any smart landlord will do an apartment background check for new tenants. They want to make sure they can trust you to pay rent on time and keep the place nice. ...
A Scottsdale, Arizona man made news last week after his wife died in her apartment and her landlord then refused to refund her security deposit. Many people were surprised to learn that according to most state’s landlord and tenant laws, landlords are legally allowed to retain a security deposit if a tenant passes away and essentially “breaks” their lease agreement....
One of the biggest responsibilities to being a landlord is having a full-time commitment to your rental. If your tenant is the type who makes mountains of molehills, than being accessible 24/7 could be a burden. So, how should landlords deal with a tenant who complains about everything? ...
Are you a landlord who’s fed up with an underperforming or unresponsive property manager? Are you ready to fire your property manager but are worried about what to do after that? Here’s a helpful list:...
Paperwork can help your daily operations. Take maintenance requests: use a form and insist that residents complete one for each job. ...
When starting your search for a new tenant, be cautious of where you post your ads and the audiences it will reach. Instead of using sites that may not attract high quality tenants, invest $50 to $100 to post ads on sites like Rentals.com or RentalHomesPlus.com. ...
It’s terrible when a tenant destroys your property, but you can take preventative measures such as tenant screening and apartment background checks. Learn more about our tenant screening products here....
Commercial tenants must not be exempt from a tenant check. Some companies hide behind an LLC and the only way to know is to complete a screening with ATS....
The most important feature of these new laws is shared with changes in past years: most regulations and the changes to them are local, with a few done at the state level. This means you need to check in with each city in which you have units....
Utility fraud is when a person fraudulently uses someone else’s name or identity to order water, gas, cable or other types of services. Cable fraud is the most commonly committed utility scam....