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Conducting Tenant Criminal Background Investigations
When leasing rental property a landlord or property manager must seriously consider conducting criminal background investigations as part of the leasing process. It is the responsibility of landlords to know exactly what type of
Read More »Learn to Say “Problem Tenants Need Not Apply”
Recently, a prospective tenant sent a question to a real estate columnist asking for advice on how to find a rental home when the applicant has a criminal background stemming from alcohol and drug
Read More »Commercial Tenant Screening: 12 Important Questions to Ask Before You Sign the Lease
Unlike residential units, commercial spaces are commonly leased for 3-5 year terms. With a longer lease term comes a larger responsibility for property management companies to find quality, reputable organizations to fill their vacancies.
Read More »Is Facebook the Next Tenant Screening Tool?
Last summer’s party anthem, “Last Friday Night (TGIF)” may have had you rocking out in your car and empathizing with the line, “pictures of last night ended up on line, I’m screwed.” But
Read More »4 Easy Ways to Max Profits
Screening tenants before you rent is half the battle when it comes to maintaining the profitability of your rental property. But circumstances can change after your tenant moves in. If you’re not careful, your ideal
Read More »Can Landlords Check Only My Husband’s Credit?
A credit check is one of the several key steps a landlord goes through to improve the likelihood the tenants he selects will pay the rent. Whether or not he chooses to do a
Read More »Tenant docked for slapping landlord’s wife
Mrs Rita Ibeanu, 31, a tenant, was on Monday arraigned at an Asaba Magistrates’ Court for slapping her landlord’s wife. The police prosecutor, Mr Alex Ibendiogwu, told the court that the accused committed the offence
Read More »Want to Avoid Potential Tenant Terror?
Tenant screening can make or break a landlord. Don't take this very important step lightly. You can avoid many pitfalls by selecting the right tenant, the first time. Although you might be tempted to
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