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... by Ernie Garcia | Apr 9, 2026 | Landlord's rights, Lease, Property Owner
If you lease rental property for long enough, you will eventually see it all, but new landlords might respond to problems differently if they just knew the kinds of things that tenants might do. All landlords should surround themselves with people who have been around... 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...