Posts Filed Under Dealing With Tenants

Landlords are often traumatized by deaths that occur in their rental units, particularly when it is due to drug addiction, such as the widespread use of fentanyl which has become the deadliest killer. Natural deaths are the most common, but discovering a tenant who has overdosed or a homicide or suicide can be extremely distressing ..Read More

Landlords in California can charge tenants for repairs only if the damage exceeds normal wear and tear and the cost is reasonable, regardless of who completes the repair. Documenting the damage and providing an itemized invoice helps ensure transparency and compliance with tenant laws.

Death is a difficult subject for all of us to talk about. Dealing with family members or loved ones who are grieving is especially delicate and difficult.

Updated 5/15/24 It’s every landlord’s nightmare come true.  You get a call from a tenant who is obviously very shaken and upset, saying their rental unit has been broken into. Apart from the loss of valuables which can be significant and may or may not be replaceable, it’s usually one of the most traumatic experiences ..Read More

Vaping is a relatively new trend. Most people still aren’t clear how smoking and vaping are similar and different that’s creating a lot of confusion for landlords in California where some of the strongest “Right to clean air” city ordinances exist.  Bottom line, landlords have the right to ban vaping just as they do other ..Read More

Updated 04/19/24 It happens all the time. A new boyfriend or girlfriend begins spending every night at your apartment rental. Someone down on their luck moves in sleeping on the couch while they try to get their life in order. Visiting relatives stay longer than expected. An elderly relative who needs help after a fall ..Read More

Tenants often ask if they can make improvements on the home or apartment they are renting. Painting interior walls is usually the most common request.  After all, they are going to be living there. Being flexible to keep good tenants is key to successful landlording. However, as simple as this request may sound, the fact ..Read More

There comes a time when it’s time for young people (sometimes even older) to spread their wings and get out into the real world and look for their first apartment or home to rent. I’m going to flip the switch a little bit on this blog post in hopes of reaching those first time renters ..Read More

Renting out a home is not as simple a task as one might think it to be. There are a number of decisions that a landlord has to make before he chooses a tenant for his rental property. One of these decisions is regarding single or multi-tenancy. You have to determine whether having a single tenant is better for you or a bunch of them.

Good tenants are extremely difficult to find and therefore, it’s important that you keep the tenants for as long as possible. Good tenant retention has a lot of benefits with the best one being that you don’t have to worry about the rent or about the tenant causing any trouble for you. By treating them ..Read More