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California has joined ranks with several other states that protect a tenant's right to dry -- laundry, that is, outdoors. Perhaps it's not surprising that conservation-friendly California would pass such a law, but rather that it took this long. The bill, which this...
A Saskatchewan landlord recently shared the story of how she struggled for months to evict a tenant who moved in and then refused to pay rent. While this tenant appeared to have references, he allegedly had a criminal record, a bad rental history, and now is doing the...
There have been recent reports of families having trouble finding rental properties because landlords are discouraging rental applicants with children. In fact, the Ontario Human Rights Commission three years ago found that roughly one in five rental ads contain...
Effective tenant screening is important for every landlord, but for those who live far from their rental properties, it's a lifesaver. Unfortunately, distance can create obstacles to finding the right tenants. A Calgary couple recently suffered a catastrophic loss...
You may be one of the many landlords who find comfort in the belief that, if all else fails, you can always evict a bad tenant and start the process over again. Unfortunately, that does not hold true. The worst eviction strategy a landlord can adopt is to believe that...
Why a Lease Agreement is Not Enough Most landlords know they need a written lease agreement in order to protect their rights when leasing a property. However, some think that's enough. While the lease defines the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants,...
Some landlords take unnecessary risks. Unfortunately for some, the risk may be inadvertent. Why? Because they believe that, as property owners, they always have one trick up their sleeves: They can always evict a bad tenant. If that thought has passed your mind when...
Nuisance laws that require landlords to evict tenants when the police are called have swept the country at the local level. At the same time, these laws, sometimes referred to as "crime-free" or "3-strikes" ordinances, have been mired in controversy. That's because...
For Rent Media Solutions™, a leading multifamily marketing resource for more than thirty years, found that 90% of apartment seekers report using Internet listing services, and many of those are searching with a mobile device. In it's comprehensive white paper...
A rental application is the cornerstone of a successful tenancy. In fact, without this form, it is difficult to minimize income loss. While rental applications may vary in terms of style and format, there are some basic components that must be present to make...
One controversial area in property management is knowing when, why and how often a landlord can access an occupied rental unit. For property owners, legal limits on the right to enter their own property causes frustration, inconvenience and potential income loss. For...
British Columbia Rent Increases British Columbia has announced that the allowable rent increase for 2016 is set at 2.9%. This figure represents the maximum amount that rent can be increased for many residential rental properties. Generally, rent increases are only...
Calgary officials announced that the city is temporarily waiving certain requirements and fees associated with permitting secondary suites. These rentals, located within existing homes, may help to alleviate the shortage of housing within the city, while providing an...
The rental market has been on fire, and rents are spiking. In some markets, like Denver and Seattle, it seems like the sky is the limit -- that tenants will stand in line for a rental no matter the price tag. As a result, some landlords are shooting high on rent. It's...
The handling of security deposits is a common source of landlord tenant disputes. Unfortunately, many times these disputes must be settled in court. To avoid the unnecessary stress and expense of a legal battle, watch for these common mistakes: 1. Charging too much....
With a summer holiday just around the corner, landlords may see a rise in pet noise complaints. Holidays can creep up on all of us, including tenants who didn't plan ahead and reserve a spot at the boarding facility. Tenants who remain in town still may spend longer...
A tenant in Surprise, Arizona is suing the town for passing a "nuisance" rental ordinance that forced her landlord to evict the woman for calling the police for help. Lawyers for the ACLU and a private law firm have joined forced to represent the tenant. The single...
Curb Appeal and Tenant Screening It is common knowledge that poorly-maintained rental properties wind up costing landlords more than if the property had been regularly maintained. Yet, many landlords are unaware of the hidden risk they run in deferring property...
While it's crucial to keep proper records on all former and current tenants, it's easy to overlook the need to log rental applicants who were not chosen. This is as important to your tenant screening policy as it is to lowering your landlord liabilities. The Best...
A landlord in London, Ontario was forced to call for reinforcements after his tenants went on a two-week vacation leaving their three-month-old puppy locked in the bathroom. The puppy was rescued and relocated to a new home. The tenants are legally banned from owning...
