Tenant

Evicting A Tenant

Evicting A Tenant Evicting a tenant is never a nice and easy task, however for some problematic tenants, it is very necessary. In this article, we will be sharing some ways to evict your tenant the right way. Firstly, we will be discussing some reasons why landlord evict tenants and these include: Rental Payments: Landlords have the right to evict you as a tenant, if you breach the contract...

Dealing With Problematic Tenants

Dealing With Problematic Tenants As a landlord, you will have to be subjected to dealing with problematic tenants. However, do not be discouraged because in this article we will be giving you a few practical tips that may be helpful. Be Calm and Rational Tenants can be infuriating and anyone would understand if you lost your temper. However, losing your temper will not be the solution to the...

Why You Should Consider An Automated Gated

Be it elegant wrought iron or rustic composite boards, gates make an attractive addition to any home or business. Not only this, but they also enhance the security and privacy of the premises. Automated gates provide easy access, especially for the many tenants who can access the gate without calling for help. Each tenant can have a remote. Adds value to your property Whether the property is for sale...

tips for renting to someone with bad credit

5 tips for renting to someone with bad credit

After spending time preparing your property for renters and then advertising it, you need to find a suitable tenant from your list of applicants. Many landlords begin by sifting through the applications, ensuring each potential tenant meets a certain set of criteria. While the ideal tenant is certainly out there, it may take some time and many applications to find that person. This situation could leave...

10 top tips for attracting quality tenants

10 top tips for attracting quality tenants

The most important thing for a landlord is that their property is let out to a paying tenant. Because the buy-to-let market is so competitive, landlords understand that finding the right tenant requires a lot of work before a rental agreement can be signed. The best way to attract quality tenants is to have a high-quality rental property in an ideal location at an ideal price point. Great tenants come to...

Essential screening questions for prospective tenants

Essential screening questions for prospective tenants

Taking on a new tenant can be a testing time. As a landlord, you want the best possible tenant to occupy your rental. While tenant screening can be a time-consuming process, it is an important step in getting a good long-term tenant. Every landlord should have a standard set of questions to ask any prospective renter who contacts them to view the property. This is one of the first steps of a successful...

Top tips for improving tenant relations

Top tips for improving tenant relations

One of the most common and encumbering issues that landlords and property managers face is dealing with turnover. Tenant turnover is extremely expensive, due to costs relating to administration, marketing, application processing, cleaning and repairs. And all this is before you even consider that every day the property sits vacant, you lose rental income. So, building a good relationship with your tenants...

Basics of rental property security deposits

Basics of rental property security deposits

The signing of a lease for a rental property is an exciting step in the renting process. There are various fees and payments that everyone is familiar with when it comes to renting. These expenses include rent and utilities, as well as the need to pay for parking or storage on occasion. Another cost that tenants have to brace themselves for is the property security deposit. What is a security deposit? How...

What are lease violations and what to look out for?

One of the most important undertaking for both landlords and property managers is to identify lease agreement violations. It is especially vital to know what constitutes serious lease violations as these can subsequently lead to evictions. Without sufficient knowledge of lease violations, it is possible for them to go undetected. In most instances, tenants do not thoroughly go through a lease agreement and...

5 tips on becoming a good rental agent

More and more people seek to attain financial freedom. With this in mind, a significant number of people are turning to real estate investment. In fact, renting is a smart financial choice for many investors. However, a difficult landlord or property manager will lead to increased tenant turnover. On the other hand, landlords or property managers that establish good working relationships with their tenants...

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