As a property manager, it’s essential to have a quick response to emergency maintenance. Taking too long to respond to maintenance complaints can be damaging to both your tenant and client relationships. Tenants may become frustrated, while a slow response could end up costing your client thousands of dollars. Missing an emergency could also make… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Property Management
How to Handle a Tenant Who Won’t Leave After Eviction
Eviction can be hard on everyone involved – tenant and landlord alike. Not only is there a lot of paperwork involved, but the process can be long and draining. To make matters worse, there are occasions when landlords or property managers are faced with a tenant who won’t leave. This can be extremely frustrating –… Read more »
How Long Does a Landlord Have to Sue a Tenant for Property Damage?
Many landlords have a checklist they go through when they examine a property for damages after a tenant moves out, allowing them to discover any damage to the property and withhold the cost of repairs from the security deposit. Sometimes, however, the damage isn’t discovered for weeks or even months afterward, and the security deposit… Read more »
Landlord Responsibility for Tenant Utility Bills
It’s not uncommon for landlords to have to deal with nonpaying tenants at one point or another, but another thing that some may not consider is having a tenant who pays rent but skips out on utility payments, either for their final month in the property or for even longer. When utility bills have been… Read more »
Does Accepting Rent After Eviction Complicate Your Case?
If you’ve ever had to evict a tenant, you may have had to deal with this issue before. Eviction is often an unfortunate reality of being a landlord. It’s something no one ever wants to go through, or put a tenant through, but when you have a nonpaying tenant or are dealing with someone who… Read more »
7 Maintenance Issues Tenants Are Responsible For
Owning an apartment comes with its own list of responsibilities that as a landlord you are responsible for. But sometimes, it can be confusing what maintenance issues you are required to take care of and which ones are the responsibility of your tenant. To clear up any confusion you may be having, here are 7… Read more »
Managing Rental Property By Owner: The Advantages
If you own rental units, whether it’s one single family home or a portfolio of apartment complexes, one question you’ll inevitably face: to manage or to outsource. Is it worth the time and effort to manage your rental property? Or is hiring a property management company a better choice? There are distinct advantages to managing… Read more »
What is Included in a Background Check for an Apartment?
A background check for an apartment can include a national criminal background check, credit report, eviction history, and employment history. Specific landlords or property managers may choose to run one or all of these screenings and applicants will need to give signed consent to have a background check performed. Many apartment complexes require tenant screening… Read more »
Why Landlords Should Invest in Property Inspection Services
It’s hardly uncommon for people who are purchasing a home to have a home or property inspector come review the property for any potential issues they should be aware of. In fact, it’s advisable to protect oneself against incurring surprise costs or faulty construction. However, many landlords and property managers forego property inspection services on… Read more »
TSCI.com – Easy to Use for Landlords and Property Managers
For thirty years, landlords and property managers have been turning to Tenant Screening Center for reliable and comprehensive rental background checks. What started as a desire to help customers three decades ago has grown into the tenant screening service that was named #1 in the nation by The Landlord’s Handbook, a resource used by professionals… Read more »