Posts Tagged ‘landlord’

Get that Dream Rental

April 14th, 2008


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If you’ve found the perfect rental unit, then it’s possible and probably quite likely that it is also someone else’s dream home. So, to get that dream rental you may have to take some proactive measures. (more…)

Landlord Maintenance Responsibilities

April 13th, 2008


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Now that you own a rental property, it’s time to plan for repairs and develop a maintenance schedule. The first step is to determine what you’re responsible for as a landlord.

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Security Deposit Safety

April 12th, 2008


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If you want to insure that you either get all of your security deposit back when you move out, or that you at least get your fair share back, then you may have to be proactive. Security deposits are something that landlords and tenants often dispute after the lease has ended. The best way to protect yourself is to cover as many bases as possible.

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Security Deposit Rules

April 11th, 2008


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Security deposits are one issue that is often disputed when a tenant vacates a property. In order to prevent disputes, it’s important that both the tenant and landlord know their local rules when it comes to security deposits.

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Tenant Injured on your Property

April 10th, 2008


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You have just heard that a tenant has been injured on your property, are you liable? Well, it depends on the circumstances. The injury has to be related to something you did or failed to do to the property. A tenant tripping over their child’s toy in their unit is in no way your responsibility. But if your tenant trips over torn carpet in the common hallway and breaks an arm this could be your responsibility.

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Advertising your Rental

April 9th, 2008


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The most important thing for a landlord or property manager is filling the rental unit with the right tenants, but attracting those tenants is actually the first step. Writing your rental advertisement should actually take a little bit of thought and work.

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Repairing a Rental

April 7th, 2008


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If you’re a renter and your unit needs a repair you don’t necessarily have to wait for your landlord to step up and fix the problem. Although, you do have to give your landlord a reasonable amount of time to remedy the situation themselves before you step in.

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Finding the Right Tenant

April 1st, 2008


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So you’ve purchased the property and now you’re looking to fill it with tenants. This can seem daunting to new landlords, and it should. Almost nothing is as important as getting the right tenants for your property. The first step in getting tenants is collecting information.

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Five Tips to Being a Better Landlord

March 28th, 2008


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Good landlords and property managers get better tenants, better tenants mean less problems, lawsuits, complaints, repairs, damage and financial issues. Use the following tips to improve your standing in the community as a landlord and a property manager and get the tenants you want. (more…)

Tenant Evictions

March 26th, 2008

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Evictions are a tricky part of property management. Once you agree to rent to someone and let them move into your property they gain certain rights, which at times, can seem to be more in their favor than the property owner’s. (more…)