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Having high standards is always important in business, especially as it relates to maintaining tenant-landlord relationships. From this perspective, establishing screening criteria allows you to set clear standards and prevent evictions in the long run.

Certain unusual pets can be good for small apartments, however, you should always require a security deposit to cover possible high maintenance costs. Additionally, potential home damage is not the only risk. Some wild animals cannot be fully domesticated and could put yourself and others at risk. Although exotic pet attacks are rare, they are not unheard of, and happen occasionally across the country.

The moratorium extensions, on the federal level if not the state, are bringing many landlords to their breaking points. Looking forward, the prospect of collecting back rent seems dismal. The debt load many renters are under will take a long time to pay off—if they ever do. Without current and projected rental incomes, what’s the risk for landlords?

Creating document templates might seem daunting at first, but as you look into it further, you’ll be surprised how simple and seamless it is, especially with the new TenantCloud PDF Editor and improved Text Editor. 

In most cases, landlords are concerned about excessive wear and tear caused by pets. However, it shouldn't be a sticking point for landlords and tenants. According to pet ownership laws, requiring a pet deposit or even pet rent can cover the expenses associated with any pet-related cleaning costs and property repairs.

Due to the pandemic, May 17 is now the official federal tax day for individual taxpayers this year. Postponed from April 15, this new tax day provides a needed federal tax extension for many. If individuals need more time to complete their taxes, there’s nothing they have to do (like file a form) to qualify for the extension. It’s automatically available for them, and penalties and interest only apply after May 17.

A rental property might provide you with income, but you have to keep investing in it to save on long-term repairs and maintain high standards. As a landlord, you should plan to complete the following maintenance tips at least once a year. What better time than spring?

Allowing pets in rental properties comes with a lot of responsibilities but it also provides multiple benefits for pet-friendly landlords. If you’re looking to increase your pool of prospective renters and scale your rental portfolio, having a pet policy in place and adding it to the lease agreement is a smart solution and potentially a worthwhile investment.

We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 questions our users have prior to and while using the TenantCloud service and the answers (including links) in one place for your convenience.

The 2021 filing season poses another challenge for the taxpayers. However, understanding the new tax laws can help get the largest possible tax refund. Landlords are still eligible to claim many deductions regardless of pandemic-related financial hardship.

Once work from home policies were successfully implemented in many companies globally, cyber security became a point of concern. The remote network environment doesn’t always ensure data security and privacy, so employers need to go the extra mile to create a safe digital workplace regardless of employees’ location.

Spring has finally arrived! As a landlord, it’s not only a great time to enjoy the warmer weather, but also to ready your rental properties for the new season. While apartment complexes require less maintenance after the coldest months, single-family homes will definitely need your attention. 

Like many other aspects of life over this past year, the pandemic has altered the current tax season. As a landlord, you can claim a lot of deductions, so you should know the amount of the tax refund you can receive. But with all the new laws in place aimed at helping taxpayers through this rough patch, taxes feel more complex than usual.