Over 90 percent of renters paid in May, just not on time. The latest information from the National Multifamily Housing Council, which covers over eleven million units nationwide, proves that, for landlords, patience is a virtue. As of May 27th, 93.3 percent of renters had paid their landlords, according to the survey. That is slightly higher than April, and on par with rent payment history from May, 2019. Ninety-one percent of renters had paid by May 20th. That is great news for landlords who...
Landlords Challenge Eviction Freeze
Landlords in New York have filed a lawsuit challenging the extension of a...
Landlords: Don’t Forget Lead Paint Disclosures
Every month, landlords across the country face penalties for failing to...
Parking Dispute Costs Landlord $80,000
The landlord of an apartment complex in Pennsylvania has agreed to pay $80,000...
Do You Know the Most Controversial Provision in Your Rental Lease?
While pre-leasing negotiations center around tenant screening reports, move-in dates and contingencies like pets and parking, it's a particular rental lease provision that most often lands you in hot water. Late fee provisions are frequently troublesome for...
Is Your Applicant Telling the Truth?
The stakes are high when renting your unit. If you choose the wrong applicant, you may end up paying for an eviction, or find your rental property damaged. But how do you know if your applicant is telling you the truth? Tenant screening is a two-step process that...
Property Managers Must Allow Access for U.S. Census Workers
Census Takers to Follow Up with About 48 Million Households Nationwide The U.S. Government Census Bureau has announced that about 635,000 2010 Census takers across the nation are now going door-to-door follow up with households that either didn't mail back their 2010...
Top 10 Legal Mistakes That Can Sink Your Landlord Business
When it comes to landlord tenant lawyers, Janet Portman is as smart as they come. This accomplished attorney and managing editor of legal publisher Nolo shares the top ten legal traps for landlords: Know the laws in your state before you rent out space. Being a...
Tips for Winning the Fraud Rental Game
Marv Steier, President of Tenant Verification Services is an expert at fraud detection. Here, he identifies some common traits of delinquent tenants, and offers tips for winning the Fraud Rental Game: Owning or managing a rental property can be a full time job and a...
Becoming a Successful Landlord
By Kenneth Roth Introduction Ken Roth is a second-generation landlord, a real estate attorney and a former leasing agent. He's been letting properties and dealing with the headaches that inevitably result for over 20 years. Test your knowledge of landlord-tenant...