Reduce risk of income loss and fraud by TENANT SCREENING
What every landlord wishful of getting rid of an unwanted tenant should keep in mind, is that they can be subject to penalties for changing locks or cutting off utilities, in order to force a tenant to vacate the rental property. No doubt, as every landlord will agree, there are occasions when tenants may sorely [...]
Read more...Ques. Are there any particular rules for security deposits returns? Ans. Landlords are permitted deductions from tenant security deposits for unpaid rent, or for repairing any tenant caused damages, including cleaning costs, when a tenant moves out without cleaning the place or getting the carpet shampooed. Most of the states require a written itemized account [...]
Read more...Many landlords with rental properties often come in for a spot of trouble with unruly tenants or tenant guests, as can be seen from the following scenario. A landlord who has a legal rental lease with a tenant, allowed the latter to let a friend stay for a few weeks, while he / she searched [...]
Read more...It is important for landlords to know that they cannot begin eviction proceedings, unless and until, they have first legally terminated the tenancy. What this means is, first, the tenant must be given a written notice, as specified in state termination statutes. If, a tenant refuses to vacate the premises, or change his / her [...]
Read more...Landlords must remember changing locks or cutting-off utilities to force a tenant to vacate their rental property can lead to various penalties being slapped on them. No matter how frustrating the outrageous behaviour of an unruly tenant is misdemeanours that would test the patience of a saint, let alone that of a sorely tempted landlord. [...]
Read more...Landlords, while renting out their house or apartment to tenants enter into rental or legal agreements, leaving them open to face the possibility of potential legal issues and disputes arising out of such arrangements. In most cases, sooner or later the need for assistance from a competent landlord-tenant lawyer arises, and a good lawyer can [...]
Read more...Eviction Process Overview Before slapping a tenant with an eviction lawsuit, landlords and property managers must bear in mind, they can only do so after the tenancy has been terminated. Termination involves a written notice, specific in content and form that must be given to the tenant. If, the tenant does not do as requested [...]
Read more...Ques. What steps can a landlord take if a tenant refuses to leave even after his / her lease has been terminated? Ans. Try reasoning with the tenant, if that fails a landlord can go in for third party mediation, failing which he / she can take the tenant to court. It is important to [...]
Read more...Whether, you are a first time landlord or have been in the rental property business for, as long as you can remember, always, but always, check a tenant’s credit history, taking care to avoid legal trouble over discrimination. You may ask: Ques. How can landlords best screen tenants? Is there a foolproof way to do [...]
Read more...Any landlord, whose main source of income comes from renting out his / her property should take care to draw up a fair, legally valid agreement, else there could be major legal repercussions if, either landlord or tenant break a lease or an agreement. Ques. What is the importance of signing a lease or rental [...]
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