As landlords, we try to manage our expenses as much as we can to best run our businesses. However, it’s…
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.
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…
California Law Requires Some Landlords to Report Rent Payments to Credit Bureaus
New legislation out of California requires some landlords to report rent payments to credit bureaus. For lease agreements signed after…
EZ Landlord Forms: Free Rental Application PDF and Lease Templates
Being a landlord can be challenging; just collecting rent and dealing with repairs can keep your hands full. On top…
Latest Federal Eviction Moratorium News
UPDATE: On Wednesday 5/5/21 federal Judge Dabney Friedrich of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia struck down…
Should I Accept Pets in My Rental?
We are often asked, “Pets cause damage, why should I accept pets in my rental?” Good question! There are numerous…
Center for Disease Control Eviction Moratorium: A Guide For Small Landlords
Being a landlord has its challenges. One such challenge is having to evict a renter, especially during the unprecedented times…
Should You Create an LLC for Your Rental Property?
Owning rental property can be a very lucrative investment. However, there may be some aspects of this business venture that…
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…