In previous blog we have mentioned how it is illegal for landlords to act in a retaliatory manner towards tenants and that acting in a retaliatory manner can have major consequences for a landlord or property manager.However, it can be confusing and at times ambiguous as to what is considered a retaliatory action towards a tenant. Landlord is when a landlord who is in a position of authority punishes a tenant for making a genuine complaint. In the case of property management, if a landlord acts against a tenant by evicting them or drastically raising their rent after they complain about an is ..read more

Conducting proper background checks on prospective tenants is an important part of most landlords’ and property managers’ job. Conducting a proper background check can prevent a problematic or difficult tenant from ever leasing one of your rental units which will save you time and money in the long run. One important aspect of a proper prospective tenant background check is a credit check. Conducting credit checks on prospective tenants helps landlords determine if tenants are responsible with their money and if they pay their bills on time. In fact, someone may have poor credit because he or ..read more

Filling vacancies is an essential aspect of staying profitable and making sure your rental property business is making you money. However, the rental market can be very competitive, and it can be hard to generate potential tenant leads without paying for them through advertising or using a broker. A website for your rental property will not only serve to market your property to potential tenants, but it can also help you generate more rental inquiries if utilized correctly. However, it is not enough to slap a few pictures and paragraphs together for your property if you want to have your websi ..read more

Jumping into the rental market is a risky endeavor for even the most successful business owners. For many first-time landlords, the margins are so low that it makes it difficult to keep the lights on especially if the property is not well run. Therefore it is important that the right management decisions are made from the beginning of the property management process. Here are some tips for first-time landlords to help keep them in the black.Start with Technology: Thirty years ago property managers and landlords did not have anything close to the technology available that we have today. New lan ..read more

Filling vacancies is an essential aspect of staying profitable and making sure your rental property business is making you money. However, the rental market can be very competitive, and it can be hard to generate potential tenant leads without paying for them through advertising or using a broker. A website for your rental property will not only serve to market your property to potential tenants, but it can also help you generate more rental inquiries if utilized correctly. However, it is not enough to slap a few pictures and paragraphs together for your property if you want to have your websi ..read more