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 | 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 | 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....