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The Judge doesn’t care about what you WANT to say
Judges are busy people, and you may find yourself in a landlord/tenant court just one case among dozens of contested matters that the judge is going to hear that day. The last thing you want to do is confuse the matter with a ton of unnecessary facts or with details...
The REAL Cost of DIY Evictions (And Why You Should Stop)
There are certain tasks that I will never perform on my own. Auto repair is not my thing, so I leave it to the experts. I used to do my own taxes, but now I know better. If you're in over your head with Landlord/Tenant law, you're better off seeking some assistance...
What Happens When Tenants Want Out Early?
From time to time, your tenants are going to want to make changes to the lease in the middle of the lease term. sometimes it's because they're not getting along anymore, and one of them wants out of the lease? But does it make sense to let any one of them go without...
Fake ESA Claims Are Costing Landlords Thousands—Here’s How to Stop Them
The rules for landlord/tenant laws can be confusing. None more than the rules about emotion support animals. Tenants have pretty easy access to the right to have an ESA, and, in most cases, the landlord simply has to put up with it. But that's not true when your...
Your Lease Agreement Probably Doesn’t Say What You Think
I am amazed by how many times I have to correct common misunderstandings about residential leases, and it's not just tenants who don't fully understand these terms. Plenty of landlords still misunderstand their rights to collect late fees, make inspections, and what...
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...
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