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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.
How to Increase Rent and Boost Your Rental Income
Landlords looking to increase rent often have the fear of losing good tenants. Obviously, you want to retain qualified tenants,…
How to Write a Rent Increase Notice
After you’ve renovated your property and included a few amenities, it’s time to start reaping the fruits of your labor…
Best Ways to Increase Rent: Collect Fees for Pets in Rental Property
According to the American Apartment Owners Association (AAOA), around 90% of tenants have pets, and therefore they are interested in…
What Forms for a Lease Agreement Should Landlords Use?
While a rental agreement form is an important tool to protect you and your property, there may be many other…
Where Can Landlords Download Rental Agreement Forms For Free?
You have listed your rental property, pre-screened applications, completed showings, screened applicants, checked references, and chosen the best tenant for…
6 Reasons to Create State-Specific Lease Agreement Forms Using Property Management Software
State-specific lease agreement forms are a necessity today, as rental laws vary from state to state and even city to…
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…
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…
Benefits Of Reporting Rent Payments To Credit Bureaus For Landlords
Historically, landlords have not reported rent payments to a tenant’s credit bureau, depriving those tenants of the opportunity to build…