When renting an apartment or home, many things require you to work with your landlord—for example, paying rent each month, submitting maintenance requests, and taking care of emergency issues that arise within your rental. Unfortunately, if you are dealing with a bad landlord, it can make these things extremely difficult to do. That said, if […]
Tag Archives: landlord responsibilities
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Sep
Sep
Normal wear and tear are something every landlord must deal with at one point or another. On the other hand, handling tenant damage is a different process entirely. In many cases, determining the difference between normal wear and tear versus tenant damage is a fine line. In addition, this can be a significant source […]
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Jul
Jul
New or novice rental property owners may find that being a landlord entails more than they bargained for. That said, enlisting the help of one of Gaithersburg’s top property management companies is the next logical step. However, you may be unfamiliar with the responsibilities of a property manager and just how much they can benefit property […]
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Jul
Jul
Facilitating property tours for prospective tenants is an essential part of being a landlord. In fact, this step in the process is just as crucial as marketing to and screening potential renters. Most landlords realize that showing their property in the best possible light is crucial. Sometimes a deep clean, staging furniture, or boosting […]
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Apr
Apr
For many individuals, pets are just as much a part of their family as any blood relative. Whether or not your rental allows pets could significantly affect your qualified tenant pool in today’s rental industry. As a landlord, accepting pets is a big decision, and there are plenty of things to consider. Today our focus is […]
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Feb
Feb
Discovering that an unauthorized person is living in your rental property is a very stressful situation. As a landlord, it is your duty to protect the property and ensure that only authorized and vetted individuals live in the unit. Unfortunately, despite having a rock-solid lease agreement, there may be times when a tenant’s guest(s) overstay […]
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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 […]
10
Nov
Nov
Dealing with the upkeep, repair, and cleaning of your rental property flooring is challenging if you don’t know what you are doing. That’s why enlisting the help of a professional is often your best option for keeping your property’s floor visually appealing, durable, and affordable. To help, we have searched high and low for Philadelphia’s […]
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Nov
Nov
Being a rental property owner leaves very little time for dull moments. To start, you search out and purchase the “perfect” property, perform upgrades and renovations so your investment becomes a hot commodity, and then interview interested tenants until you find the ideal one. Once all of that work is done, you may feel ready […]
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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 […]