Tag: landlord
Bedbugs a returning problem in rental housing
Posted on: February 28, 2012 by total
February 5th, 2012 Bedbugs are a growing problem in the Chicago area, according to the Chicago Reader, and may be in the state and the nation as a whole as well.
Defining “Visitors” v. “Roommates”
Posted on: February 17, 2012 by total
January 30th, 2012 When a visitor or guest stays in a rental property long enough, it can begin to have a significant impact. Water, sewer and other bills may go up. If the tenants are paying these bills, then rental managers and owners in this situation may not have a problem.
When Tenants Sublease Without Your Knowledge
Posted on: February 15, 2012 by total
Posted by Teresa on January 20, 2012 under Eviction , Landlord Tips | Just because you don’t allow subleasing in your rental units doesn’t mean your tenants won’t do it —for a number of reasons.
Survey: Fewer Renters Plan to Renew Leases
Posted on: February 14, 2012 by total
ShareThis In a survey of renters conducted by Kingsley Associates shows fewer renters intend to renew their current lease. This figure represents a new, three-year low for lease retention
Tenant Moved Out on Your Sublet Agreement and Left You Holding the Bag?
Posted on: February 09, 2012 by total
Maybe your tenant skipped out on the remainder of his sublet agreement and now you are left with a vacated, non-producing room or property. What do you do now? 1. The first thing you do is make sure you keep emotions out of it, stay objective and goal oriented. Gather your ex-tenants files
The High Co$t of Evicting Tenants
Posted on: February 07, 2012 by total
Posted by Teresa on January 9, 2012 under Eviction | The last thing most landlords and tenants want to face is an eviction . For landlords, it’s messy, time-consuming and can be costly. For tenants, eviction can hurt their chances of renting another home, and could even leave them homeless
Landlord Behavior to Avoid in the New Year
Posted on: February 07, 2012 by total
Posted by Teresa on December 21, 2011 under Landlord Tips | It’s time to put together your New Year’s Resolutions for 2012 . And while you are probably an excellent landlord in every way, you may be considering making a few improvements in the New Year. To help, we’ve compiled a list of landlord behaviors to avoid: Avoid the temptation to go through your tenants’ private spaces
City to Teach Tenants How to Score Rent Reductions
Posted on: February 06, 2012 by total
ShareThis Officials in Wassau, Wisconsin plan to notify tenants that they may qualify for a rent abatement.
Establishing Maintenance Procedures and Policies
Posted on: February 05, 2012 by total
Posted by Teresa on December 8, 2011 under Landlord Paperwork and Forms | If you’re like most landlords, you want to keep your investment properties in good shape . A well-maintained property appraises well, attracts quality tenants , can help you avoid liability issues and will save you money in the long run
How To Be A Good Tenant
Posted on: January 29, 2012 by total
Guest post by Mallory Pickard Getting your security deposit back and obtaining a good reference from your landlord when you move out is easy if you know and follow a few simple guidelines. With the number of tenant disputes on the rise, there’s no better time to take in these quick tips on being a good tenant in order to avoid undue stress, conflicts with your landlord, and even legal trouble.
