Should the landlord have a liability policy?

It really should not be mandatory that the landlord has a liability policy. This is because it should be an option for the tenant, if they want to pay an extra amount every month on their rent. It is their responsibility is something were to happen to the tenant’s belongings. That has nothing to do with the landlord. The tenant should be informed though, prior to moving in that they can add it on to their rent if they choose to. They should also have to sign something if they refuse to Continue Reading »

Top five ways to keep a renter happy.

As a landlord you want an honest, reliable renter. Who wouldn’t want that? So, you fix your rental property up nice and find your ideal renter. How do you keep that ideal renter invested in your property long term? Try these top five ways to keep a renter happy and you will be a happy landlord.

1. Make sure your rental property is safe and meets building codes, not just cosmetically appealing. Don’t attempt to cover up safety violations with a coat Continue Reading »

Should the landlord require renters insurance for the tenant?

Renters insurance shouldn’t be required for a tenant but it should be mandatory that it is spoken about before a tenant moves in. Most tenants cannot afford or do not believe that it is worth covering. It just all depends, but a landlord cannot force a tenant to protect their belongings. They should be informed that if something does happen, and they do not have insurance, that they are not responsible for any damages or losses. They will have to come out of Continue Reading »

How landlords can keep their rentals looking great.

There is so much that landlords can do to make sure that their rentals always remain looking great. You have to up keep the maintenance on all of the rentals. When someone moves out, it is always wise for maintenance to get in their and see what needs to be done. If the carpet needs to be cleaned, and the walls need to be painted, this should all be taken care of before it is up for rent again.The full explanation can be found at http://landlordfraud.wordpress.com/2011/08/31/rental-laws-3-types-of-landlord-fraud/ Tenants will not move into something that they feel needs a lot of Continue Reading »