What To Do With Mail From Previous Tenants

As a landlord, you may have experienced the difficult situation of receiving mail addressed to a tenant who has moved out. This can be a confusing thing to handle, you might be wondering if you can throw the mail away, return to sender, or if you have to send to a forwarding addr...

Why Pet Screening Is Always A Good Idea

Are you a landlord looking to protect your property, attract responsible tenants, and ensure a harmonious living environment? Then renting to tenants with pets might be a great idea! However, when allowing pets in your rental pet screening is the key to making informed decisions ...

Rental Property Marketing Mistakes

Are you a landlord looking to attract the perfect tenants and maximize the potential of your rental property? In the competitive world of real estate, effective marketing can make all the difference. It's not uncommon for even the most experienced landlords to make some common...

Dealing With Noise Complaints

One of the possible challenges you’ll encounter as a landlord is dealing with tenant complaints. The most common cause of complaints is noise that disturbs the peace and prevents tenants and neighbors the right to quiet enjoyment. As a landlord, it’s your responsibility to ...

How to Transition From Part Time to Full Time Landlord

Most landlords usually start out by investing in one or two single-family rental properties, but quite a number of them soon realize that being a full-time landlord offers more benefits than being a part-time landlord. If you’ve been a part-time landlord and are looking to qui...

Holdover Tenant

Many landlords have one common fear - a tenant leaving the premises before their fixed-term lease is over. Sometimes, however, a tenant may decide to extend their stay after their lease has expired. A tenant who stays after their lease is over is known as a holdover tenant. Whil...

What to Do if the Deposit Doesn’t Cover Unpaid Rent?

As a landlord, unpaid rent can be a frustrating and stressful situation to deal with. If the tenant's deposit doesn't cover unpaid rent, landlords may need to take legal action to recover the debt. There are several steps landlords can take before resorting to legal action. In...

Essential Tips for First Time Landlords

Becoming a first-time landlord can be an exciting and profitable venture, but it also comes with significant responsibilities. This can be a hard task, especially for those new to the rental property market. This article will provide essential tips for first-time landlords to ...

Risks of Having a Vacant Rental Property

As a landlord, you’ll probably experience periods of vacancy. This is a normal part of owning a rental property. Typically, vacancies can be the result of market trends, poor advertising, high rent rates, or a lease agreement coming to an end. Regardless of the cause, filling t...

Renewal Screening Checks

The trick to successfully owning a rental property is to find trustworthy, long-term renters. So, when a tenant wants to renew their lease agreement, you may want to rush into it. But it’s better to take your time. This way, you can ensure you’re protected from common issues...