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Deductible vs Non-Deductible Damage: The Landlord’s Critical Mistake
Landlords have to face one of the big realities when it comes to renting residential property: Tenants will cause damage. This is an absolute certainty. The real question is, "Can I deduct the costs to repair these damages from the security deposit?" And this is where...
Landlord Attorney Explains How an Eviction Works in the Courts
Real landlords showed up to hear Ernie answer questions about actual eviction trials and what really goes on in an actual court. By knowing what to expect, you're more likely to be prepared to win your eviction. Tenants are getting smarter by the minute, and those who...
Your Tenant Pays Late Because You Let Them
Late fees can be a touchy subject for landlords. Some charge way too much and get themselves in trouble for overdoing it, but most landlords don't pull the trigger when it comes to charging or collecting late fees, and their tenants get away with it time and time...
Bad Tenants Reveal Themselves—If You Know Where to Look
Note every warning is obvious, but when you've been in the Landlord/Tenant industry long enough, you begin to see the warning signs of a bad tenant from a mile away. It turns out, that most of the signs of a bad tenant are right out in the open, and if you pay...
Landlords need to STOP being Nice!
Too many landlords are letting tenants walk all over them. If you're tenants are running the shows, it's no wonder you're unhappy and making no money as a landlord. You need to turn things around. You don't have to be mean or rude, but you absolutely have to stop...
Tired of Tenant Excuses? Here’s What Actually Works
Tenants will often have an excuse for why they cannot pay rent on time, or why they never told you they had a dog, or why they suddenly have three additional adults living on the property where were not disclosed in the application process. Excuses are not new, but,...
Mock Eviction Trials and Eviction Appeals
If you've never seen a real eviction trial, you might be surprised by the kinds of things that pop up. Even if you've done it before, you may think that this time will be just like all the others, but the law changes, and sometimes tenants come up with things you...
The solution to most Landlord problems (Plus Q&A)
Landlords have a lot to worry about, especially when things go wrong and an eviction is the only remaining option. However, there is usually a better way to handle even difficult matters, but landlords need to be prepared for certain issues before they ever surface....
FURIOUS Tenants? NO PROBLEM! My 5 Tips for Dealing with Them
Too many landlords are intimidated by their tenants. They want to avoid conflict, so they give in to every demand, and they run to the rescue every time the tenant reports a problem. However, when it comes to correcting these tenants, the landlord can't get a word in...
STOP Losing Money on Bad Tenants with These Simple Tips
The most important things that new landlords learn is just how much they still have to learn. In fact, any new landlord who thinks they're ready without any studying, experience, or mentorship is doomed to hit some rough waters. Landlording isn't easy, and, what's...
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