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Finding Good Tenants: When Less is More 27 Aug 2013 | 12:18 am
Finding the right tenant is a numbers game — at least in theory. The more applicants you attract, the higher the likelihood that several of those will be good prospects. Or, at least it would seem. B...
Recovering From Crime at Your Rental Property 27 Aug 2013 | 12:05 am
A property manager in Lynn, Massachusetts recently was plagued by two violent crimes. In a news report, the manager details how his company has been proactively working with the local police departmen...
Evaluating Your Profit Potential as a Landlord 26 Aug 2013 | 11:56 pm
Keeping score is a good thing, especially when it comes to evaluating your potential rental profits. In the rush to fill vacancies or get through a one-year tenancy, it’s easy to lose sight of long-t...
Fall Rental Reminder: Educate Tenants About Fire Safety 26 Aug 2013 | 11:45 pm
As students line up for rental housing this fall, landlords are reminded of the need to educate tenants about fire safety. “Fire safety is everyone’s responsibility,” says Orillia Fire Chief Ralph Do...
What to Say When Rejecting Applicant 19 Aug 2013 | 10:34 pm
Q: Exactly what do you say when rejecting an applicant? Discrimination lawsuits are running rampant, and it’s not difficult for a rejected applicant to turn a rejection into a legal nightmare. Saying ...
Recovering From Crime at Your Rental Property 19 Aug 2013 | 10:30 pm
A property manager in Lynn, Massachusetts recently was plagued by two violent crimes. In a news report, the manager details how his company has been proactively working with the local police departmen...
6 Costly Property Management Mistakes 19 Aug 2013 | 09:53 pm
Keeping rental properties running smoothly takes planning, and consistency. Common mistakes, like the ones listed here, are likely to fuel problems down the road: Mistake #1: Not Screening Tenants. D...
Landlord Fined for Two-Per-Bedroom Occupancy Limit 19 Aug 2013 | 09:49 pm
A property management company agreed this week to pay $15,000 to settle an allegation of discrimination. The company, which manages properties nationally, was accused of discriminating against a fami...
How Do I Reject an Applicant I Don’t Like? 12 Aug 2013 | 09:13 pm
Q: How can I reject a prospective tenant based on the sixth sense I get when meeting the person and feeling that their character is not desirable to work with? -TVS Landlord If you are getting a bad ...
What to Say to Rejected Applicants 12 Aug 2013 | 09:09 pm
Q: Exactly what do you say when rejecting an applicant? Discrimination lawsuits are running rampant, and it’s not difficult for a rejected applicant to turn a rejection into a legal nightmare. Saying ...