Tenant Risk Verification

Property clinic: Where do I put my tenant’s deposit?

tenantriskverification November 28, 2012 0

I have just become a landlord, but do not know anything about looking after my tenant’s deposit. Can I just put it in my bank account? Terry, Dorset Legal advice on becoming a landlord is

Landlords and tenants need protection from lettings agents

tenantriskverification November 27, 2012 0

In a new assessment of UK lettings agents, Which? says it has uncovered bad practice, unexpected and unfair fees and a lack of consumer protection that fails both tenants and landlords. According to the watchdog,

Tenant Screening: What Criteria Can You Use?

tenantriskverification November 26, 2012 0

My previous two articles discussed the importance of tenant screening and how to avoid a federal discrimination suit. In this article I want to discuss some of the criteria that you can and

Tenants, landlords have new rights in N.S.

tenantriskverification November 21, 2012 0

New legislation that changes the rights of tenants and landlords is now in effect in Nova Scotia. Some of the amendments work in favour of residents, but some say overall the Tenancies Act still favours

Landlord’s Expensive Move-In Mistake

tenantriskverification November 20, 2012 0

Without documentation to show the condition of a rental home at move-in, a landlord in B.C. was unable to deduct damages from the tenant’s security deposit. Instead, the dispute resolution ended with the

Legalization of Marijuana & Tenant Screening

tenantriskverification November 20, 2012 0

Colorado and Washington made history recently by legalizing recreational use and possession of up to one ounce of marijuana by adults over the age of 21 – though it remains a crime under federal

Tenant Screening! It’s Critical If You’re a Rental Apartment Landlord!

tenantriskverification November 15, 2012 0

Tenant screening is crucial for landlords and property management companies. It's better to be prepared; so always trust, but verify!

How To Avoid Deadbeat Tenants

tenantriskverification November 12, 2012 0

If you are a landlord, one of your worst nightmares is a deadbeat tenant. It’s one of the risks a real estate investor takes when renting a property, and it can have a significant