Smoking & Rental Properties

Smoking & Rental Properties

“Yikes, my tenant is smoking inside his rental unit!  What can I do about it?” Some laws regulate smoking in shared areas, but what about rental properties? Smokers are not protected under the Fair Housing Act or any federal law. This means that as a landlord you...

Can My Tenant Break the Lease?

As owners of rental property, we all dread the unexpected call from a tenant requesting to break the lease. What is your plan if this happens? As a landlord, sometimes you will find yourself in a situation where your tenant wants to move out before the lease...

COVID-19 & Property Management

People all around the world are concerned about their health and well-being, as well as the business implications, related to the spread of the Coronavirus. Our first priority is the safety and well-being of our owners, tenants, vendors and our team. As you all know...
Looking to rent out your house?

Looking to rent out your house?

Deciding if you should rent your home can be a tough decision. There are several factors you need to take into account before deciding if it is a good idea to rent out your home. The first factor is knowing if you will have a positive cash flow. You also need to know...
Looking to rent out your house?

How To Evaluate Prospective Tenants

There are a lot of great tenants out there. People who are going to pay their rent on time, treat your rental property with respect and be responsible, but as every landlord knows not every tenant turns out that way. Tenant screening is a vital part of the leasing...