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More Landlords Offer Rent Concessions

by TVS | Sep 21, 2020 | Rental Property Management Tips

According to a new survey conducted by real estate giant Zillow®, landlords now are nearly twice as likely to offer rent concessions to new applicants as they were earlier this year. In February, some form of concession was offered by 16% of landlords, while in July that number jumped to over 30%. That compares to 12.5% of landlords who offered concessions in July 2019. The revelation highlights the impact the pandemic is having on the softening rental market. "Before the pandemic, rent growth...

Smart Landlord Strategies for 2021

by TVS | Sep 21, 2020 | Tenant Screening

It appears landlords and tenants will continue to be impacted by the COVID-19...

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TOPA Laws Move Forward Despite Shortcomings

by TVS | Sep 21, 2020 | Rental Property Management Tips

Landlords in Massachusetts are lobbying their state legislature to reject a...

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Will Your Next Tenant Pay Rent?

by TVS | Sep 14, 2020 | Tenant Screening

Emergency orders surrounding the pandemic have forced landlords to accept...

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How to Navigate New Leasing Trends in 2014

by TVS | Jan 6, 2014 | Tenant Screening

As a new year rolls around, it may be time to adapt your leasing policies to the most profit-friendly rental property management strategies. Here’s a look at what is likely to be trending in 2014: 1. Smoke-Free Housing If you haven’t already banned smoking in your...

Vacancies, Rents Edge Up in Canada

by TVS | Jan 6, 2014 | Rental Property Management Tips

Average vacancy rates across Canada increased slightly over last year, according to the latest Rental Market Survey released by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. However, higher employment numbers for young workers age 15-24 and increased immigration continued...

British Columbia Sets Deposit Interest Rate for 2014

by TVS | Jan 6, 2014 | Rental Property Management Tips

The interest rate on security and pet damage deposits in British Columbia will remain at 0.0% for 2014. The deposit interest rate is set annually, as required by the Residential Tenancy Act. The rate has remained at 0.0% since 2009. Generally, a landlord must...

7 Must-See Leasing Trends for 2014

by TVS | Dec 23, 2013 | Tenant Screening

As a new year rolls around, it may be time to adapt your leasing policies to the most profit-friendly rental property management strategies. Here's a look at what is likely to be trending in 2014: 1. Smoke-Free Housing. If you haven't already banned cigarette smoking...

Landlords: The Key to a Profitable 2014

by TVS | Dec 23, 2013 | Tenant Screening

The winter months are often a quiet time for rental property owners. Because fewer people are moving during this time, it affords landlords an opportunity to catch their breath, and reflect on the overall health of their rental property business. What can you learn...

4 Ways to Spot Problem Tenants

by TVS | Dec 23, 2013 | Tenant Screening

Tenant screening is all about habits. Applicants with good habits tend to follow the rules and pay rent on time. But those who have been problems in the past often will fall back into those same patterns. When you are considering your next tenant, you may want to...

What Every Landlord Should Know About Lead Paint Disclosures

by TVS | Dec 23, 2013 | Rental Property Management Tips

One challenge facing landlords are government-mandated disclosures that must be provided in private leases. One such disclosure concerns possible lead-based paint hazards. Each year, a number of landlords are prosecuted for violating the federal or state rules...

How to Spot Bad Tenants

by TVS | Dec 11, 2013 | Tenant Screening

Self-Evaluation for Landlords: 4 Questions You Must Ask Yourself

by TVS | Dec 11, 2013 | Rental Property Management Tips

Landlord Cannot Link Repairs to On-Time Rent Payments

by TVS | Dec 11, 2013 | Eviction Strategies

A landlord is paying a price because he delayed replacing shoddy carpeting in his rental property. The landlord admitted that the carpet was in bad repair when a new tenant moved in. The previous tenant's pet rabbit had chewed an area of carpeting, and more was...

New Rules Cut Costs for B.C. Landlords

by TVS | Dec 11, 2013 | Eviction Strategies

British Columbia landlords soon may have the option of hiring certified paralegals to handle evictions and other landlord-tenant legal disputes, a move that may offer significant savings in legal fees. At their December meeting, the Benchers of the Law Society of...

Top Online Classified Service Limits Rental Ads

by TVS | Nov 25, 2013 | Tenant Screening

If you've gone to Craigslist recently to post a rental ad, then you've probably noticed that there are some new rules. Craigslist recently limited its formatting options for housing ads, including rental listings. These limitations affect the overall appearance of the...

Can Landlord Reveal Truth About Former Tenant?

by TVS | Nov 25, 2013 | Tenant Screening

Q: What info can a landlord legally divulge about tenants? I was under the impression that we can only confirm the dates of tenancy and nothing more. - TVS Landlord Talking to a previous landlord is one of the best ways to screen tenants. But, some landlords are...

How to Improve Any Lease Agreement

by TVS | Nov 25, 2013 | Rental Forms

An iron-clad, written lease agreement is a must-have tool for successful landlords. This document serves as the road map for everything from rent payments to evictions. But the lease will not stand the test of time unless you have the cooperation of the tenant. Here...

3 Ways to Improve Any Lease Agreement

by TVS | Nov 11, 2013 | Rental Forms

What Can I Say When Giving a Landlord Reference?

by TVS | Nov 11, 2013 | Tenant Screening

Talking to a previous landlord is one of the best ways to screen tenants. But, some landlords are reluctant to speak about a former tenant, primarily for fear that such a disclosure would be illegal. It is a common practice for a landlord to provide references on...

Landlord Told to Keep Better Records

by TVS | Nov 11, 2013 | Eviction Strategies

After a landlord lost her bid to evict a tenant she says habitually pays rent late, a dispute resolution officer told her to keep better records. The case was heard after the landlord served a notice to evict for late payments. At issue was whether the landlord could...

Landlords Beware: Drop Box Thefts on the Rise

by TVS | Nov 11, 2013 | Rental Property Management Tips

The Sheriff’s Office in Jacksonville, Florida is warning landlords to avoid accepting rent in drop boxes. Officers there are investigating a string of rent thefts at apartment complexes throughout the city. Thieves have been fishing items out of the drop boxes, and...

Bad Tenant Seeks Good Home: Will It Be Yours?

by TVS | Oct 28, 2013 | Tenant Screening

Talk about the tenant from hell. A landlord just got her rental property back after a two-year fight. The tenant, who has been associated with the Freeman-on-the-Land movement, had claimed the property as his sovereign embassy. The landlord told one news agency that...

Landlords Beware: Drop Box Thefts on the Rise

by TVS | Oct 28, 2013 | Rental Property Management Tips

The Sheriff’s Office in Jacksonville, Florida is warning landlords to avoid accepting rent in drop boxes. Officers there are investigating a string of thefts involving drop boxes at apartment complexes throughout the city. The unknown suspects are breaking into the...

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