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,... by Ernie Garcia | May 14, 2026 | Evictions, Landlord's rights, Property Owner, Tenants
The security deposit is a vital part of a landlord’s ability to stay afloat in the residential rental business, but too many landlords fail to take their security deposits very seriously. For such an important lifeline, you’d think that landlords would... by Ernie Garcia | Apr 29, 2026 | Landlord's rights, Lease, rental arrears, Tenants
Of course landlords love getting back a rental unit in better shape than it was when they leased it to their tenants, but, let’s face it, that just isn’t realistic. Most of the time, there’s going to be some damage. Occasionally, that damage is...