Tenant Risk Verification

Understanding and Minimizing Landlord Risks

tenantriskverification June 25, 2012 0

There are a lot of benefits to being a landlord when you make a long term investment in a rental property. You are your own boss, you can set your own hours, and the

Look deeper when conducting tenant screening

tenantriskverification June 21, 2012 0

A few years ago, I penned an article about The Art of Finding the Right Tenant. While that article remains useful today, America’s troubled economy further complicates the already difficult procedure of choosing

Tenant Troubles: Are There Penalties For A Late Security Deposit Interest Payment?

tenantriskverification June 21, 2012 0

have lived in a 4-unit building in San Francisco since 1990 that was built in the 1920's. My building has been sold and the new landlords are doing an OMI eviction in my unit

New rules about tenant screening

tenantriskverification June 19, 2012 0

On May 20, I wrote a column about rental property owners using credit reporting agencies or tenant-screening services to check the credit rating and criminal history of rental applicants. I think that is extremely important

Five tips to help you avoid nightmare tenants

tenantriskverification June 15, 2012 0

Its a bit of a buyers market in most areas now so you can afford to be choosy about your tenants. There is no excuse for just taking the first person who comes

The Right to Be Safe From Crime

tenantriskverification June 12, 2012 0

Generally, the law requires a person to protect another person from crime if a "special relationship" exists between them. In some states, a residential lease creates a special relationship between a landlord and tenant.

Calgary landlords fed up with bad tenants

tenantriskverification June 11, 2012 0

A Calgary landlord says she feels she's been cheated, and a Calgary judge agrees with her. Gita Gopal now has to collect on the money she's owed, but it's not going to be easy.

How to Screen Tenants

tenantriskverification June 7, 2012 0

Selecting the right tenant is crucial to making a profit with your rental property. Poorly screened tenants are more likely to leave you without full payment and with hefty rehab costs. However screening tenants