No landlord or property manager wants to end up with a bad tenant, which is why tenant screening is so essential. However, do you have the time or the resources to conduct a thorough screening on your own? That’s where Tenant Screening Center comes in. Landlords and property managers across the nation have been relying… Read more »
Tenant Screening Riverside MA
Riverside MA landlords and property managers know they can trust Tenant Screening Center for accurate, reliable tenant screening services. We’ve been paving the way for the rental housing industry since 1985 and currently serve 35,000 clients nationwide. Our in-depth reports are available online 24/7. We make it easy for you to reduce your workload and… Read more »
What You Need to Know About the Latest Rent Protections
COVID-19 has caused a wide range of government responses concerning renter’s rights – and they’ve varied greatly depending on where a rental property is located. On the most extreme end, you have California, where state legislators proposed a bill that would reduce rent by 25% and ban evictions until 2022. On the opposite end of… Read more »
Is the Impact of COVID-19 About to Get Worse For Landlords and Tenants?
As of the first week of May, 80.2% of renters around the U.S. had paid full or partial rent, according to the National Multifamily Housing Council. Despite this, the pressure is increasing for landlords and tenants alike as they struggle to cover expenses. The full financial repercussions of the pandemic aren’t yet known, but it’s… Read more »
6 Tools You Need for Virtual Property Management
Working from home definitely has its advantages. The commute is short, your dress code is extremely flexible, and many people find they’re more productive without the typical office distractions. With more people working from home due to COVID-19, you may be wondering: can I be a successful landlord or property manager working from home? With… Read more »
Will People with Criminal Records Become the Next Protected Class?
Over the past few years, we’ve seen an increase in restrictions placed on the use of criminal records to make rental decisions. With the concerns surrounding COVID-19, many local and state correctional facilities have released prisoners early, and many of them will be searching for housing. Could previously those with criminal records become a protected… Read more »
7 Financial Tips for Landlords during COVID-19
Times are tough for many around the nation right now, especially with a large part of the workforce being unemployed. While we can all hope that things return to normal soon, this “new normal” will likely be our reality for quite some time. Without an official end date for the COVID-19 crisis, many landlords are… Read more »
Legal and Practical Questions Arise with Rent and Eviction Moratoriums
States and counties across the country have begun the slow process of lifting COVID-19 self-distancing measures. Despite this, there still remain many areas where shelter in place orders and social distancing remain in effect. Jobs continue to lay off employees and unemployment claims continue to rise in unprecedented numbers. Most states and counties have enacted… Read more »
What You Need to Know About Early Prison Releases and Home Confinement
With continued concerns regarding COVID-19 outbreaks, some state and federal prisons have granted vulnerable inmates an early release – and many prisons that have not yet made that move are considering it. Recently, the U.S. Attorney General issued an order that allowed inmates who qualified for an early release the option of home confinement. That… Read more »
Tips and Best Practices for Virtual Tours
Social distancing is being encouraged throughout most of the country, which means a slow-down in lease signings and tour requests for many landlords and property managers. However, even if you’re not able to meet with prospective tenants in person, you can still show them around your property with a virtual tour. Virtual tours are often… Read more »