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Sorting out the Responsibility: A Guide to Bed Bug Removal for Landlords and Tenants

Sorting out the Responsibility: A Guide to Bed Bug Removal for Landlords and Tenants

At some point or another any landlord is likely to deal with bedbugs. As a landlord it is important to educate yourself and train your staff on how to identify bedbugs and what to do once they are found. Inform your tenants as early as possible on what to do if they do discover bedbugs in their unit. Quick reporting is key to lessening infestations and can help keep costs down as a landlord. Who Pays, Landlord or Tenant? Responsibility for bed bugs varies depending on the laws in your area and...

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Eviction Moratoriums Extended

Landlords who were awaiting the December 31 deadline for eviction bans to end will be stuck for longer as federal, state, and city lawmakers work to extend tenant protections into 2021. The federal relief bill just passed by Congress includes an eviction ban until...

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Tenant Scams 11 Landlords

At least 11 Toronto-area landlords are suffering income loss after the same tenant scammed them using a fake name. According to this news report, the tenant provided documentation under an alias name to secure leases on multiple properties.  The tenant allegedly...

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How to Make the Most of a Tenant Credit Check

Running tenant credit is the final step in the tenant screening process. This information helps landlords: Uncover tenant fraud including identity theft and false identity; Confirm the applicant's qualifications; and, Gain leverage for on-time rent payments. A credit...

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Alarming Rise in Tenant Fraud

The rental industry is experiencing a significant rise in fraud activity among applicants, that according to a new fraud analysis from TransUnion Credit Bureau. During the period from March 2020 to August 2020, landlords saw a nearly 30% increase in applicants who...

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10 Simple Ways to Avoid Nightmare Tenants

Major property management firms report that tenant fraud -- rental applicants who misrepresent qualifications -- is a common occurrence. These applicants are the most likely to become nightmare tenants, skipping out on rent, damaging the property, or causing...

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How to Succeed in Dispute Resolution

With pandemic eviction bans coming to an end, it is likely many landlords will be queueing up for dispute resolution, some for the first time. Judging by recent decisions coming out of these tribunals, it is apparent that some landlords are going into dispute...

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