While some landlord and tenant laws are consistent from state to state, a number of states have odd laws that can make things difficult for everyone. Landlord-tenant laws are in place to give everyone fair access to housing, to help Read more…
There is a legal contract between a property owner and a tenant once the lease agreement begins. Both parties have responsibilities they need to uphold once the contract is signed, stating the expectations and standards upon each other. One of Read more…
Pets have long held special places in our hearts and homes, so why is it such a big deal to have a pet in a rental property? As people work and school at home, there’s more time to walk a Read more…
As you reach the next step in the leasing process, rental lease agreement, and move in, it’s crucial to follow the same process to help streamline tenant move-in. While forms and checklists are an important part of this process –– Read more…
This winter, as the novel coronavirus began to take hold of the country, many states, cities, and counties acted quickly to minimize the impact of the crisis on tenants, including placing moratoriums on evictions, holds on shutting off utilities due Read more…
As a landlord, you know that federal law prohibits you from discriminating against tenants when leasing your property –– that includes discriminating against families with young children, per the Fair Housing Act of 1968. You may not know that there Read more…
It’s that time of year again –– the busy season for landlords. As summer approaches and leases turn over, you’re busy handling the move-out of one renter, attracting and screening the next batch, and finally –– you’ve made it. It’s Read more…
In order to make your property attractive and stand out from the pack, you need to provide additional amenities. In 2020, this means leaning heavily on tech. If you’re wondering what to invest in and what to skip, we have Read more…
One thing is for certain as a landlord –– you expect the unexpected. Whether that’s an urgent repair request, a tenant complaint, or resolving an interpersonal conflict between tenants and neighbors, landlords juggle a lot. Sometimes it feels as though Read more…
COVID-19 has presented some surprising situations that you’ve likely not seen as a landlord before, including some tenants refusing access to their units for property maintenance. Out of concerns over risking infection or exposure, and in compliance with social distancing Read more…