by Nora | Aug 9, 2022 | Education, Tenant Resources
Tenants often overestimate what they can afford when looking for a rental. They’re not realistic and don’t sit down and add up all their monthly expenses and as a result end up can having issues paying their rent. Determine what percentage of your income you can...
by Nora | Jul 26, 2022 | Education, Landlord Resources, Property Maintenance, Tenant Resources
Annually, there were over 379,600 fires in 2018 at residences in America that caused over 8 billion dollars in damage, killed approximately 3000 people, and injured 11,000 more. Making sure you avoid a fire in your home and are prepared if one happens can save you and...
by Nora | Jul 12, 2022 | Education, Landlord Resources, Tenant Resources
The lease ended and your tenants have moved out. The property doesn’t look the same as when your tenants moved in so they should be charged, right? Not quite. Tenants are responsible for damage due to negligence, misuse, or abuse but not normal wear and tear....
by Nora | Jul 5, 2022 | Education, Tenant Resources
Many tenants assume that when they pay a security deposit to rent a property, they don’t have to pay last month’s rent. Since the amount is often similar if not the same as the rental amount, it’s normal to make that assumption but that’s not the case. Unless your...
by Nora | Jun 21, 2022 | Tenant Resources
You’ve found your perfect rental home but what would make it even more perfect is a little garden in the backyard or a room painted your favorite color. Are you allowed to make modifications or not? Your lease may or may not address what you’re allowed to do. Most...
by Nora | Jun 14, 2022 | Education, Landlord-Tenant Relations, Tenant Resources
Are you a tenant who has a lease in place but for some reason you need to end it sooner than the current expiration date? Maybe your income has changed and you cannot afford it, you’re in a new relationship and want a bigger space, or need to relocate for a job....
