As a landlord, you already have a lot to take care of. When it comes to screening prospective tenants, be…
Category: Rules and Regulations
Landlord-tenant laws around the country are changing rapidly, often differing city-to-city. The last thing you want is to have to compromise on your choice of tenants, or land yourself in court about regulatory misstep. It is important to educate yourself on rules and regulations for landlords.
Articles in this section will help you navigate this changing landscape, avoiding legal pitfalls and keep your properties full of great tenants paying market rents. We might highlight the issues around service and therapy animals, for example. Or create an overview of rules and regulations on collection and usage of deposits by landlords. By addressing each stage in the tenure of a tenant we’ll provide guidance on staying out of trouble and getting the best outcomes.
Eviction Moratorium in Seattle Extended
The Seattle City Council last week voted to extend an eviction moratorium for 6 months after the current emergency coronavirus…
Navigating New Rental Laws Using Property Management Software
The pace and scope of new rental laws across the United States has increased dramatically in recent years. As a…
Seattle City Council Bans Winter Evictions
The Seattle City Council earlier this week unanimously voted to ban winter evictions during the coldest months of the year.…
Landlord Responsibility for Tenant Safety: Cameras, Alarms and Solutions to Secure Your Rental In 2020
Do you have responsibility as a landlord for tenant safety and security on your rental property? In most states, a…
Do Landlords Have to Change Locks Between Tenants? Should They?
As landlords, we try to manage our expenses as much as we can to best run our businesses. However, it’s…
Seattle’s First In Time rental law found constitutional
On Thursday November 14, 2019 the Washington State Supreme Court ruled that Seattle’s First In Time rental law conforms to…
Collect rent online: 8 tips to choosing the best service
Until recently I kept rent drop boxes at each of my properties or, in the case of remote buildings, had…
Rent Control: Navigating new rental laws and regulations
Driven by rising cost of living in recent years, new regulations on residential rentals have been cropping up in various…
Rental Property Maintenance and Inspections
Owners and landlords of residential rental property are required by law to provide for maintenance and upkeep of their properties.…