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At the peak of the renting season, which is now for many markets around the country, everyone is usually at their busiest.  A disproportionate number of landlord-tenant disputes over the years have resulted from the handling, and sometimes mishandling, of security deposits.  In the world of social media today, it is especially critical to fairly [...]

You’ve slaved to get the inside of your home perfect with new paint and power cleaning, but the first thing a prospective renter will see is the outside. Also, people who might not even know they’re prospective renters could drive by and say, “Look at that great house!” To get them in the door, you’ve [...]

In most parts of the country we have entered the peak renting season. With more people moving this time of year in most markets, we now have the luxury of getting more than one application on a given unit. Be sure to have established procedures for how you handle such situations. Even [...]

It is quite common to periodically receive requests from residents for upgrades to rental houses during the term of their leases. The best method for deciding how to respond can be determined by answering the following questions.
1) Is this suggested improvement something from which future residents will benefit?
2) Does this improvement add either rental or [...]

Many new (and established!) landlords don’t consider the need for a new insurance policy when they decide to rent out their house. But without proper coverage, you could leave yourself open to costly damages. Here are some tips on how to protect yourself and your property as a landlord.
New status, new policy
Once you have tenants [...]

When it comes to selling an occupied rental house you should first address any concerns your renters may have. Before considering this arrangement, inspect the home and make sure that the residents are keeping it in reasonable, showing condition. If the home passes the suitability test then it is critical to get the residents’ cooperation [...]