The landlord-tenant relationship can, at times, be a trying one. That said, in many cases, these issues are easily resolved with professional communication and a little understanding. However, when situations escalate, property owners may find themselves accused of landlord harassment. Also, a dreaded landlord harassment lawsuit can deplete profits, not to mention valuable time. So, […]
Tag Archives: common landlord mistakes to avoid
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Sep
Sep
Rental agreements are legally binding contractual “agreements” between two parties, the landlord and tenant. That said, landlords should be aware that while many laws are protecting the rights of property owners, tenants also have rights. These tenant rights protect renters against overbearing or illegal landlord actions. Therefore, understanding the reasons tenants sue landlords and how […]
14
Aug
Aug
When you are renting an apartment, so many things can contribute to a bad overall experience. A big one is poor or mismanagement. This can be in the form of landlord negligence or a bad property management company, but both add stress to the rental relationship. Below we will take a look at tips […]
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Jul
Jul
Landlords have a lot on their plate. That said, there are some common and avoidable mistakes Anne Arundel County landlords make. It’s important to know you are not alone, reaching out to a Glen Burnie property management firm to assist may be the best way to ensure you get the most out of your investment. […]
10
Jul
Jul
How to conduct reference checks is a vital process for all landlords. When screening a tenant, most of it involves uploading of their information to a tenant screening or property management software such as AppFolio. However, for rent reference checks, you will want to pick up the phone and do these yourself. Without doing so, […]
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Jan
Jan
Protect yourself from landlord lawsuits in York, PA. Your rental agreements are just that, legally binding contractual “agreements” between two consenting parties, the landlord and tenant. It is with this understanding that landlords should be aware that while there are many laws protecting the rights of property owners against broken lease provisions done on behalf […]
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Jan
Jan
No landlord wants to deal with the inevitable cost and hassle that comes with eviction. However, it is sometimes necessary as a legal means for removing a problem tenant. As frustrating as the situation may be, landlords cannot resort to their own means of eviction. In fact, state laws are stringent regarding evicting a tenant, […]
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Nov
Nov
Tenants expect, and have a legal right to, a safe, secure, and healthy place of living when they lease from you. This means you have an obligation to keep your tenants safe inside your investment property, secure from outside intrusions, and protected against any health concerns. Unfortunately, if you don’t take the time to thoroughly […]
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Nov
Nov
These days it may feel like any do-it-yourself projects is possible to undertake. With internet videos showing you step-by-step how to complete even the most complicated home repairs, it all looks so easy, not to mention more affordable than enlisting the help of a professional. While the thought of saving money is definitely tempting, the […]
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Nov
Nov
There are many different moving parts to conquer in order to be a successful rental property owner. Enlisting the help of property management in Philadelphia will take a great deal off your plate, and help you avoid making too many mistakes. Though making mistakes is often part of the learning process in the rental property […]