by Ernie Garcia | Jul 21, 2026 | Animals, Evictions, Landlord's rights, Lease
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,... by Ernie Garcia | Jul 14, 2026 | Evictions, Landlord's rights, Tenants
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... by Ernie Garcia | Jun 26, 2026 | Evictions, Landlord's rights, Property Owner, rental arrears
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.... by Ernie Garcia | Jun 12, 2026 | Landlord's rights, Lease, Tenants
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... by Ernie Garcia | May 28, 2026 | Landlord's rights, Lease, Tenants
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,...