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Should You Hand Over the Keys Immediately After Your New Tenants Sign Their Lease?

Often after a tenant signs the lease, the landlord immediately hands over the keys.  At this point, many landlords miss a critical opportunity to gain profit and minimize the risk that the tenant will eventually leave owing money. In 30-40% of the tenant debt files I review, either the move-in inspection was done poorly, or [...]

Apartment Renting – When is a Good Deal Not So Good?

In today’s society more people than ever before turn to the internet when looking for an apartment. Print media still is a viable source of apartments for rent, but often it is the electronic version of a local paper that people away from a location will access. Looking for a good deal is of course [...]

Responsibilities As a Tenant – Your Guide to an Enjoyable Renting Experience

In renting a home, landlords are not the only ones with obligations. The tenants have their own responsibility as to the property and to the owner. It is important to maintain such responsibilities so as not to have consequences like forfeiture of security deposits or eviction. Maintaining these responsibilities could mean good things for you. [...]