by Ernie Garcia | Mar 27, 2026 | Landlord's rights, Lease, Property Owner
Whether you are a brand new landlord or an experienced professional, there are a few common mistakes that tenants exploit. It doesn’t amke sense to keep doing things the same way you’ve always done them, just because nothing terrible has occured so far.... by Ernie Garcia | Mar 22, 2026 | Landlord's rights, Lease, Property Owner
There is definitely value in doing things yourself, but you always want to make sure that you’re the best person for the job. Do-it-yourself projects tend to break down if you ask yourself, “Would anyone else hire me to do this job for them?” We are... by Ernie Garcia | Mar 6, 2026 | Evictions, Landlord's rights, Lease, rental arrears, Tenants
“Squatters have rights?” Yes, it’s true. More and more landlords, all across the country, are finding that squatters are sneaking into vacant rental property and taking over. The laws in our country are not set up to protect landlords from this kind... by Ernie Garcia | Feb 25, 2026 | Landlord's rights, Lease, rental arrears, Tenants
What good is having a great lease if you don’t know how to use it, or worse, what’s the point of having a lease if you have no idea if it’s a good one or a terrible one? These are big questions, and landlords should never wait too long before getting... by Ernie Garcia | Feb 20, 2026 | Landlord's rights, Lease, 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 | Feb 11, 2026 | Evictions, Landlord's rights, Lease, Property Owner, Tenants
There are tons of people out there who are absolutely terrified of the courts and will do whatever they possibly can to avoid the courts, even if that means putting up with a horrible tenant for a little longer. I want to break things down for you and make the...