Laws that affect landlords
As we look ahead to 2025, we see a number of new laws hitting the books, many of which expand tenant rights. On the face…
Tag: Landlord
The Pros and Cons of Renting to Friends and Family
If you’re a landlord or property manager, you know how important it is to screen tenants properly. This becomes more complicated when you consider renting…
Landlord-Tenant Issues – Who’s Right? Part IV
Landlords and tenants often see things from very different perspectives. Our property management service has dealt with all sorts of disagreements. Sometimes the landlords are…
Landlord-Tenant Issues – Who’s Right? Part I
As I’ve said before, landlords and tenants often see things from very different perspectives. Having been in the property management business for decades, I have…
Why Rental Agreements Beat Handshakes
While I like the idea of confirming an agreement with a handshake rather than a contract, I’ve seen a few too many handshakes turn into…
Landlord-Tenant Relationships Now and After the Pandemic
COVID-19 will eventually fade from the daily news. I don’t know if it will ever go away completely, but once there’s a vaccine, it won’t…
Landlords’ Questions Answered
From the outside looking in, property management seems fairly straightforward. You own a property. You rent it to someone. They agree to stay for an…
Landlord-Tenant Issues – Who’s Right? Part III
After 45 years as a property manager, I’ve collected quite a few stories about what can happen when you rent your property to others—and some…
What Are Landlords Responsible For?
Many people rent rather than own their homes. If this is true for you, you depend on a landlord to maintain your residence in good…
Who Pays for What: Renters v. Landlords?
Before I jump into the topic of who pays for what on a rental property, let me say that contracts trump all. If you sign…