Tenant Risk Verification

Landlord Gets Year In Prison For Tenants’ Marijuana Operation

tenantriskverification May 31, 2012 0

A Montana landlord with no criminal history has been sentenced to a year in prison for a medical marijuana operation run by his tenants. Jonathan Janetski, 36, of Flathead Valley, was sentenced by U.S.

What Are My Responsibilities as a Landlord Regarding Illegal Immigrants Living in My Property?

tenantriskverification May 30, 2012 0

Immigration policies in the U.S. are currently under much debate, which also applies to policies regarding renting property to illegal immigrants. Some states have made renting to illegal immigrants illegal for landlords while others

Conducting Tenant Criminal Background Investigations

tenantriskverification May 29, 2012 0

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

Learn to Say “Problem Tenants Need Not Apply”

tenantriskverification May 29, 2012 0

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

Commercial Tenant Screening: 12 Important Questions to Ask Before You Sign the Lease

tenantriskverification May 28, 2012 0

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.

Is Facebook the Next Tenant Screening Tool?

tenantriskverification May 28, 2012 0

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

4 Easy Ways to Max Profits

tenantriskverification May 25, 2012 0

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

Landlords want secrecy lifted to battle bad tenants

tenantriskverification May 24, 2012 0

Ontario should end the secrecy that allows bad tenants to flourish, says a group representing 2,300 landlords. “The standards should be the same across the justice system,” said Vince Brescia, president and chief executive officer