Bellflower landlords plan to clean up the blight
There is an exciting and innovative plan afoot in the Southern California city of Bellflower. Property owners and landlords are getting together to try to rid their town of a blighted stretch on Eucalyptus Avenue. A wave in crime and police activity inspired the property owners to get together and form an association to raise tax […]
Tenant Screening for first time landlords and property owners
With a slow real estate market, the inventory of rental homes has increased, many with first time landlords. The amount of renters has increased as many new home owners cannot afford to pay their mortgages. Sometimes owners will attempt to find tenants themselves or use a mortgage company. Home owners are advised to screen their […]
Does Crime-Free Certificate mean Diet Crime?
We certainly hope the best for Fairfield anti-crime program with property managers in mind. The Police have established a three phase problem to certify housing complexes with the “Crime-Free” distinction. According the new article/press release, “The certification program was developed to reduce crime, clean up rental properties and increase property values” The program sounds like […]
Finding Stable Reliable Tenants
Jessica Beganski wrote a great article about how to find and maintain reliable tenants. She makes some interesting points- the most striking is that she recommends allowing for pets. Her premise is: I think having a pet shows you’re stable, responsible and flexible – all qualities of a good tenant. Most landlords and property managers […]
Marketing Timing makes unlikely Landlords
With real estate prices falling in most markets, some property owners are renting out their homes while they live in apartments. They are waiting for the property values to increase before they sell and move on. The housing market morass has created a new class of real estate investors: the accidental landlords. Some, like Mr. […]
Privacy Rights for Tenants in Albert Lea City
According to the Albert Lea City Tribune, the city council is voting to pass a new ordinance to have all landlords licensed by the city. Apparently the new ordinance will require facility site inspections as well as requiring landlords to turn over names and phone numbers for all tenants. While it may seem that licensing […]
Rental housing program teaches responsible property management
The Ludington Police Department and the Mason County Sheriff’s Office conducted a rental housing training program for local property owners, rental homes, mobile home parks and apartment communities. One of the most important topics they covered was how proactive landlord behaviors such as tenant background checks can prevent alot of problems. For example, participants learned one irresponsible or […]
Tenant’s Worst Nightmare : Property Foreclosure
In a difficult economy, tenants can a face their worst nightmare: moving into a apartment only to learn that the property has been foreclosed and they must get out. After moving costs, tenants are facing with moving their stuff again. Any legal action is destined to cost money. Also while living in the foreclosed property they might be subject to losing […]
SuperBad Tenants: a landlord nightmare
Channel 34 news in binghamton New YOrk has a great story about a super bad tenant that wil make your head shake and your wallet cringe. There’s a stereotype in our culture about bad landlords but not one about problem tenants. There could be after reading this. According to the article, it’s common for tenants to trash apartments, and […]
Criminal Tenants to face eviction in New Jersey
Problem tenants who commit crimes may have a tough time holding onto their apartments if a new inititive is passed Millville, New Jersey. The City Commission is exploring a new program which will allow landlords to work with the police and speed up evictions for crimes that occurr on their property. Under the program, police […]
