Maintenance: Landlord Responsibilities

Maintenance responsibilities

Learn the different responsibilities that you have as a landlord on maintenance.    As a landlord, you are full of legal responsibilities. Depending on what state you have your rental, laws can vary. There are federal laws, state laws, and local laws that you must know and follow. As a landlord, you have certain legal…

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Maintenance: Know The Basics

Maintenance

Routine maintenance on your property is essential for preserving and building your income and value. Handling maintenance can be a huge headache and time-consuming. When not done well it can become a real problem putting your investment at risk. There are legal responsibilities under the landlord-tenant law that you have as landlord’s regarding maintenance, and as…

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4 Legal Mistakes Landlords Make

Legal Mistakes

Being a landlord is not a simple as it seems, especially in the legal area. Here are some common legal mistakes that landlords make.    Discrimination  As a landlord, it is fundamental for you to know and understand the Fair Housing Act and ensure you are practicing responsible, nondiscriminatory acts. According to the National Fair…

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4 Common Landlord Mistakes

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As Property Managers we see a lot of landlords make the same mistakes over and over. Managing your own rental property can be challenging especially for first-time landlords. It is expected to make mistakes but some can be avoided. As property managers, we have years of experience, tools, and resources to effectively manage your property.…

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Should you hire a property manager or self-manage your property?

You just bought your first rental property, and you probably have the idea that a rental property is a hassle-free income. To be fair, from the outside looking in, it seems that property owners simply sit back and collect rent and don’t really do any additional work. Managing a property may seem easy, but don’t…

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Landlord-Tenant Law

Landlord-Tenant Law

Being a landlord isn’t just collecting rent checks. Tenants and landlords have important rights and obligations. A critical element for you to be a successful landlord is compliance with state and federal regulations governing the landlord-tenant relationship. Many landlords do not fully understand their rights or legal obligations, and this can be very dangerous. According…

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Credit Report

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Choosing the right tenant is the most important task you will have as a landlord. It is essential that you protect yourself and your property by screening tenants with a credit check. This is where most of the newbie landlords make their biggest mistakes. In some cases, prospective tenants will try to distract you from running…

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Eviction

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Unfortunately, eviction is an inevitable part of being a landlord. You might be a great landlord and perform rigorous tenant screening, but eventually, you will find yourself with a tenant that doesn’t pay rent and you will have to evict them. Evictions may seem harsh, but you have to understand that it is a business…

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Lease Renewal

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When the tenant’s lease is coming to an end, you have a decision to make. If your current tenant wants to stay longer you can choose between renewing their lease or finding another tenant. Renewing a lease means that, at the end of the lease term, you and your tenant decide to renew the contract.…

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Vacancies

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A vacancy is the number one cause of money loss. Property owners lose thousands of dollars because of prolonged vacancy periods. It is typically the highest expense for a rental property and you need to avoid them as much as possible.  A vacancy can happen for several reasons:   A tenant might decide to move because…

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