Owner vs Tenant Repair Responsibilities If you have recently become a landlord, or if you just aren’t sure what kinds of maintenance you are responsible for, as opposed to those which your tenant needs to cover, the thumbnail sketch below may be of value to you. You certainly don’t want to be surprised someday and […]
What do you do if a Tenant Destroys Your Property? If you’re a landlord renting properties out to tenants, one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself is to include a Tenant Liability clause in the lease agreement. This clause should state that the tenant will be charged for any replacements […]
With the Coronavirus (COVD-19) spreading rapidly across the country, we understand tenants are concerned about how they will be able to pay rent in the next coming months. Many people have been laid off or put on indefinite leave. Unfortunately, the rent and bills will continue to come, even in challenging times like this. We […]
Tips for Tenants: How to Take Care of Your Rental Being a good tenant doesn’t take much effort on your part, and it really helps both you and your landlord. By taking good care of the property you’re renting, you can keep it in good shape, and hopefully avoid frequent rent increases needed to cover […]
Property Management vs. Self-Management vs. Leasing Only: 5 Tips for Choosing When you’re faced with the prospect of renting out a property you own, it can be a daunting task trying to figure out exactly how to go about it. You might want to hire a property management group to represent you, or you may […]
Rent vs. Sell Analysis – What to Consider Before Making a Decision Once you’ve decided to dispose of your present dwelling, it only remains to choose whether the property should be sold outright or rented out to a tenant, so you have a continuing source of income. The avenue that you choose will depend on […]
5 Questions You Should Always Ask a Property Manager If you’re thinking about selling your home, or about renting it out to tenants, there are some factors you should consider first before you take the plunge, one way or the other. You can of course, have some conversations with property managers to find out what […]
8 Cost-Effective Ways To Help Your Home Rent Faster When you’re trying to get a home ready for renting, it’s very tempting to just invest willy-nilly in a number of different areas to try to improve its appeal to potential tenants. However, there are certain investments which are much more cost-effective, and which carry much […]
If you’re preparing to move out of your primary residence so that you can rent it out, one of the first questions you’ll be faced with is whether to rent it furnished or unfurnished. While there are a few considerations to take into account, the main question revolves around whether or not your home would […]
Notice of date/time of Move-Out Inspection (i) After giving or receiving notice of termination of a tenancy, or before the expiration of this Agreement, Tenant has the right to request that an inspection of the Premises take place prior to termination of the lease or rental. If Tenant requests such an inspection, Tenant shall be […]