A common question we get is: What is Section 8? As a landlord, you might get the occasional call of a prospective tenant asking if you accept section 8. If you know about Section 8, you might have perceived that there are a lot of misconceptions around it. Many landlords that have never had a… [Continue Reading]
Maintenance Plan for Landlords
“Arg! My tenant keeps calling me for repair requests! What can I do to spend less time and aggravation on these items?” Have you ever felt that you spend too much of your energy handling tenant issues regarding maintenance? Maintenance is a huge part of property management, and also gives owners the biggest headaches…. [Continue Reading]
Avoid a Lawsuit: Top Reasons Landlords Get Sued
Learn how to avoid a lawsuit Being a landlord is not as easy as it seems. As a landlord, you are full of legal responsibilities. You need to be aware of all the federal laws, state laws, and local laws, and more importantly, you must not only know your legal obligation but really understand them… [Continue Reading]
Smoking & Rental Properties
“Yikes, my tenant is smoking inside his rental unit! What can I do about it?” Some laws regulate smoking in shared areas, but what about rental properties? Smokers are not protected under the Fair Housing Act or any federal law. This means that as a landlord you have the right to prohibit smoking in your property…. [Continue Reading]
Can My Tenant Break the Lease?
As owners of rental property, we all dread the unexpected call from a tenant requesting to break the lease. What is your plan if this happens? As a landlord, sometimes you will find yourself in a situation where your tenant wants to move out before the lease ends. It is important that you know how… [Continue Reading]
COVID-19 & Property Management
People all around the world are concerned about their health and well-being, as well as the business implications, related to the spread of the Coronavirus. Our first priority is the safety and well-being of our owners, tenants, vendors and our team. As you all know the challenges presented by COVID-19 have continued and we know… [Continue Reading]