World events remind us that disasters can happen anywhere. There was a devastating tsunami, which affected several countries. Two hurricanes, Katrina and Rita, wiped out many thousands of homes and businesses. In the Southwest, major forest fires claimed thousands of acres and homes. Tornadoes and flooding took place in the Midwest. Every day of the
Most owners shudder when you mention pets. To be perfectly honest, this is an understandable reaction since there are times when tenants allow their pets to cause considerable damage or liability. However, when facing the issue of pets, property managers and/or landlords often need to use a logical approach. Saying “no” to a pet right
Many people think tenant-screening means only obtaining a current credit report. This information is important in today’s rental market and they contain more details than ever before. There are continual changes to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, FCRA, because landlords, employers, and businesses consider credit ratings a valuable source. Then why is a credit report
People receive credit card offers regularly in the U.S. mail and through the Internet. As the holidays approach and the marketing pressure becomes intense, the media publicizes sales and credit card opportunities increase, particularly in the department stores as you shop, or with online offers. It is very easy to accumulate a large amount of
Sometimes unexpected events occur that can require a resident to move. There can be many reasons – such as a new home purchase, a transfer to a new city, a great job opportunity in another state. If this happens to you, it is important to review the terms of your rental agreement.