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The Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA) was established in 1972 and is intended to provide quality standards and to spell out the rights and responsibilities related to housing for both landlords and tenants. In most instances, a lease is used as a...

Many people believe that owning their own house is fundamental in building the life that they’ve always wanted for themselves. However, owning property and being strapped down to a mortgage ties up your income and limits your flexibility, i.e. moving to a different...

A housekeeper is an essential asset to any home these days, especially for working parents with children. It could be because you hate housekeeping, are busy or simply need a housekeeper for a dinner party. Whatever the reason, it is important to pick the right...

Whether you’re a new landlord or have a long history of working with rental properties, choosing from a large pool of prospective tenants can be a daunting task. Thankfully, there is a process for choosing a tenant which works nearly 100% of the time. Initial...

In some instances, long-term ownership of property is not ideal. Some individuals move frequently. Furthermore, not everyone is able to secure a loan from a financial institution to purchase his own property. In these scenarios, people resort to paying for temporary...

Some think being a landlord is an easy occupation to carry, but there’s a lot more that goes into it than getting someone into your rental property: You must make sure that you also cover yourself, for your own safety. As a landlord you are gathering quite a bit of...

A competitive edge can mean anything that an individual or organization does better when weighed against their competitors. In the rental market, the optimal goal is keeping the property rented and receiving a return on the investment. Rental property that lingers on...

Rental property owners and potential tenants are in an industry that uses tenant screening protocols, background check services and credit reports. These important documents help to detect tenants who do not pay on time, tenants who may damage rental units that they...

It seems that millions of people search the Internet daily, looking for a job, information or a place to live. Social media has become the number one marketing tool for businesses across the globe, including the real estate market. Landlords are using social media...

The potential tenant seems very likable. Like a nice and respectable working guy who will not give any landlord like yourself problems. You’d be happy to lease to him, right…? However, don’t we all put our best foot forward when trying to give a good impression?...

Landlords get plenty of requests from their tenants that can be fulfilled in a reasonable amount of time to the satisfaction of all parties involved. But if you have ever been asked to write a reference letter, you know the great reluctance that can overwhelm you due...