Posts Tagged ‘Tenants’
Distinguish Normal Wear and Tear from Damage
As a landlord, one of the biggest challenges you may encounter is determining whether the damages in your rental property are a result of tenant negligence or simply the natural wear and tear that comes with regular use. It is essential to differentiate between the two to ensure a fair assessment and avoid potential disputes.…
Read MoreHow to Deal with Over Occupancy
As a landlord, you will often find it difficult to know the extent to which your residents are complying with each clause of the lease. No matter how well drafted each rule is, there will always be aspects that can give you problems, one of them being occupancy. Chances are that before signing the lease…
Read MoreFlies, and What to Do About Them?
The weather is warmer, garbage is picked up bi-weekly, organics are in the bin, and all offer a recipe for flies! Flies can ruin a picnic, or dinner on the deck, fruit flies are an annoyance, but most alarming, flies carry diseases wherever they land. Here are some ways for you and your tenants to…
Read MoreAddressing Tenant Tensions
As a landlord you did what was necessary, you ran credit checks, ensured financial responsibility, references were contacted and verified, and security deposit was taken. You’ve done everything possible to ensure your tenants will respect the property and pay rent on time. Even with the best tenant screening, you can’t prevent conflict and differences in…
Read MoreClass of 2022
Graduation Plans are underway as this year’s class gets ready to embark on their next chapter in life! Although some kids move back home after graduating there is a large percentage that make the decision to remain on their own and others simply must because their first “real job” is in a different city. College…
Read MoreMom Knows Best
Around the world celebrating mom is tradition and what we do in the month of May. Have you ever thought about all the advice you have received over the years, who is the one person who has consistently given you the best advice… if you are like me, it’s your mom! My mom has been…
Read MoreEnsuring Your Good Tenants Stick Around!
Finding tenants who are diligent in contacting you when there’s an issue, pay their rent on time, and respect your property and the neighborhood isn’t always easy! Once you have clients who maintain and look after their unit like it’s their own, are tenants you never want to see move out. How do you ensure…
Read MoreIs It Time To Reno?
The cost of housing has been in the news quite a bit the last few months. Rising house prices are causing more people to remain in the rental market longer. Discouraged knowing it will take more time before they purchase a home these potential tenants are looking for properties that are new, refurbished and offer…
Read MorePut a Little Spring in Your Property!
Do you find yourself reciting “April Showers bring May flowers” this time of year? Hopefully Mother Nature has no more “snowy” surprises for us. As much as we dislike the rain that April is known for, it is so important. It is nature’s way of cleaning and ensuring everything is ready and able to grow,…
Read MoreAmenities Beyond The Property
Not all rental properties are created equally, in fact, none are, however beauty truly is in the eye of the beholder, actually, the same can be said for the amenities. In a market fierce with competition you need to find ways to differentiate yourself from other investors in that area. Further, not all benefits of…
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