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Police in Gloucester, Massachusetts were called in to settle a dispute between tenants which apparently centered around the Boston Red Sox. A news report says the conflict started when one tenant removed and hid the cable box for the common area TV because she didn't...
Q: If a tenant moves out and breaks the lease, how do you go about making him liable for the rent? If he moves, I would not know where he went or how to track him down. Since moving in, I know he has changed jobs so that would not be an option. How do you go about...
According to Randy Frost and Gail Steketee, co-authors of Stuff: Compulsive Hoarding and the Meaning of Things, hoarding massive amounts of irrelevant objects dates back to the 14th century. Within the last several years hoarders have reluctantly taken their place in...
The North Vancouver City Council has voted to lift a ban on secondary suites within owner-occupied duplex properties. The measure is good news for renters who have been occupying an estimated 100 such suites illegally. Debate on the measure followed similar Council...
The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced a change that will increase the rental rights of seniors in the province. Effective April 1, residents living in retirement homes, seniors’ retirement communities and independent living facilities that provide meals to...
Landlords tend to pour much of their time and attention into an ironclad lease agreement. That’s a wise investment. However, even an expertly drafted lease won’t help protect a landlord if the property is not being properly managed. While generally a written lease...
Noise — it’s likely the number one complaint landlords hear from tenants. Perhaps that’s because it can come from so many sources, and because people have such different tolerance levels. That can make it difficult for a landlord to come up with an effective strategy...
The key to successful rental property tours is understanding that showing a property for rent is not the same as showing a property for sale. For one thing, the landlord and tenant must forge a relationship that could last for years; buyers and sellers likely will...
Apartment fires are a nightmare for landlords and tenants alike. Smoke detectors are a must-have safety feature for every rental property. Despite the risk, some tenants take it upon themselves to disable smoke detectors, typically those near the kitchen that tend to...
Q: What rights do landlords have when a tenant wants to move out and break a lease? - TVS Landlord Landlords tend to pour much of their time and attention into an ironclad lease agreement. That's a wise investment. However, even an expertly drafted lease won't help...
Noise -- it's likely the number one complaint landlords hear from tenants. Perhaps that's because it can come from so many sources, and because people have such different tolerance levels. That can make it difficult for a landlord to come up with an effective...
The key to successful rental property tours is understanding that showing a property for rent is not the same as showing a property for sale. For one thing, the landlord and tenant must forge a relationship that could last for years; buyers and sellers likely will...
Apartment fires are a nightmare for landlords and tenants alike. Smoke detectors are a must-have safety feature for every rental property. Despite the risk, some tenants take it upon themselves to disable the smoke detectors, typically the one near the kitchen that...
Every landlord understands the importance of choosing quality tenants. But not every landlord’s tenant screening policy is as effective as it could be. A landlord who cuts corners with tenant screening is no different than another business owner who hires an employee...
A rental application serves as a road map for screening tenants, and leads a landlord to highly qualified renters. But obtaining the information in the rental application does little good if that information is not verified. Have a set policy in place for verifying...
In light of the growing popularity of social media vehicles like Facebook and Twitter, landlords are bound to ask: Should I research my new tenant on the Internet? In fact, many tech savvy landlords do include a social media search in their tenant background checks....
Landlords have a number of options at their disposal when it comes to marketing a vacant rental property. The trick is to generate a decent-sized pool of qualified applicants as quickly and inexpensively as possible. A successful strategy will take into account the...
Every landlord understands the importance of choosing quality tenants. But not every landlord's tenant screening policy is as effective as it could be. A landlord who cuts corners with tenant screening is no different than another business owner who hires an employee...
A rental application serves as a road map for screening tenants, and leads a landlord to highly qualified renters. But obtaining the information in the rental application does little good if that information is not verified. Have a set policy in place for verifying a...
In light of the growing popularity of social media vehicles like Facebook and Twitter, landlords are bound to ask: Should I research my new tenant on the Internet?" In fact, many tech savvy landlords do include a social media search in their tenant background checks....
