Rental Tips, Insights, & Property Stories

Can a tenant change the locks? This post explores the legalities and reasons behind lock changes in rental properties, offering solutions and best practices for landlords and tenants.

An adverse action notice – is a key document federal law requires when you deny a rental application based on information from a consumer report, such as a credit check or background screening. Let’s look at everything you need about adverse action notices.

Pet screening is an essential requirement for any landlord, whether you are managing one property or an entire portfolio. In this article, we explore exactly what this type of screening is, why it’s important, and the benefits it can provide landlords and tenants alike.

If you’ve had renters for a while, one way to build a consistent safety net is with renewal screening checks. In this guide, we’ll walk you through what a renewal screening is, why it’s important, any potential drawbacks, and how to conduct one efficiently.

Having clear, consistent rental criteria is essential for the long-term success of any property manager or landlord. In this article, we’ll examine rental criteria and why they’re used in property management and the rental world in general.

As a landlord, you want to find an ideal tenant. Methods like credit scores and ResidentScores can help you get there. By relying on several screening methods, you can cast a wider net on your applicants and make better, more informed choices. Which really is the goal in the end, right?

Curious about the best way to vet potential tenants? Explore the differences between local county and national database screenings to find the perfect fit for your property management needs.

In this guide, we walk you through all the ways to conduct free tenant screenings and their letdowns to the many benefits of quality screenings; we’ll cover it all. Let’s begin to help you make better decisions.

Any landlord is aware that the success of your rental business depends partially on the residents you rent to. If you don’t pay enough attention to the candidates for your rental units, you’re probably missing out on the huge benefits of dealing with quality renters. 

Every landlord has to go through the eviction process at least once in their career, and it is not the most fun experience. When evicting a tenant, keep in mind they too are having a hard time. In most states you can evict a tenant for ‘no cause’, which is often easier than giving a reason. However, many landlords end giving ’cause’ during the process anyway.