Tenants

Features Tenants Look For In A Rental Property

Features Tenants Look For In A Rental Property There are specific features most tenants want to have in the home they are renting. In this blog post, we will be discussing some of the key features tenants look for in a rental property. Location: Location plays a huge role in whether or not a tenant will rent a home. In most cases, it is actually the deciding factor. Moreover, tenants want to ensure...

What Landlord’s Look For In Tenants

What Landlord's Look For In Tenants Owning rental properties is a business and you want to make sure that, that business is bringing in a stable income. Therefore, landlord's should have a certain criteria when choosing the right tenants for their property. In this article, we will be going through what landlord's look for in tenants. Current Income and Employment Status: It is very important for...

Landlord’s Property Checklist For New Tenants

Landlord's Property Checklist For New Tenants In this article, we will be going through the landlord's property checklist for new tenants. This list is very important as it allows you to handle everything correctly for your new occupants. Prepare and Sign Lease Agreement: Firstly, you need to have a template of the lease agreement already prepared for your tenant/tenants. Once the agreement has been...

Finding Good Tenants

Finding Good Tenants Finding good tenants is crucial to keeping your rental business running smoothly. If you are a landlord, you may be wondering how can I find good tenants? Well we are here to help. In this article, we will be going through some of things you should look for in a tenant, to make sure you select the right one for you and your rental property. Quality Listing Firstly, a good way to...

Your Rights as a Tenant

Your Rights as a Tenant Before you rent out any property, it is important to be aware of your rights as a tenant. Furthermore, this will allow you to discern a good landlord from a bad one and avoid unfair treatment. Discrimination As a tenant, you have the right to rent any property of your choosing if you can afford to. However, some landlords may discriminate against you because you are of a...

Understanding The Lease Agreement

You’ve found the right rental property that ticks all the boxes and is within your budget. You’re ready to move in only to be told there is still the issue of the lease agreement that needs to be sorted out. Are you confused and wondering what a lease agreement is? Landlords and tenants alike need to have a good understanding of the lease agreement. Besides this, both parties need to understand the...

Common problems landlords face

Common problems landlords face

Unfortunately, as a landlord, you will always run the risk of renting to problem tenants. Whether it’s problems with damage to the property or late rent, knowing how to handle difficult tenants can often become a bit of a nightmare for landlords. Whether it’s problems with damage to the property or late rent, knowing how to handle difficult tenants can often become a bit of a nightmare for landlords....

Easy ways to keep tenants happy

As most landlords have come to realise, the process of replacing tenants is quite costly. In addition, it is also time-consuming and cumbersome. Each and every tenant turnover has associated costs and expenses. These range from cleaning costs to possible repairs. In addition, you risk losing rental income the longer the property remains vacant. Moreover, this can have a devastating impact especially if you...

Dealing with bad tenants

In addition to our everyday jobs, we are always on the lookout for means and which by which to achieve financial security. As humans, it is engraved in our DNA to seek ways to earn a consistent income. One such way is by leasing property as a source of consistent income. In fact, property leasing is one of the biggest synonyms of financial security. However, like any other investment, property leasing has...

What to know about renting to students

What to know about renting to students

Is your rental property situated in close proximity to a university or college campus? If the answer is yes, then you may want to consider leasing to student renters. Most institutions in Zambia fail dismally to provide sufficient housing for the ever-growing number of students that require accommodation. The high demand and opportunity to charge competitive rentals make student renters a lucrative option...

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