by Denise Supplee | Last updated Aug 4, 2023 | Leasing Issues, Move-Out & Eviction, Spark Blog |
There are no federal, state, or local regulations that prevent the owner of a rental property from selling it while renters live on the premises. However, it can present some challenges. Sellers should plan carefully before listing tenant-occupied properties on the...
by Denise Supplee | Last updated Sep 15, 2023 | Advertising & Tenant Screening, Spark Blog |
On the hunt for new tenants? Few landlords would call the tenant screening process fun—but that doesn’t mean you should skip any part of it. That includes asking for credit references from your applicants. If you’re already running a credit report for applicants, then...
by Denise Supplee | Last updated Jan 10, 2023 | Advertising & Tenant Screening, General Property Management, Leasing Issues, Spark Blog |
Heard tales of guaranteed rent payments for landlords who rent to Section 8 tenants? Deposited by the government, and paying higher-than-market rents? If these stories perked up your ears, you’re not alone. Section 8 landlords can collect rents reliably, with fewer...
by Denise Supplee | Last updated Aug 10, 2023 | General Property Management, Leasing Issues, Real Estate News, Spark Blog |
Years ago, I had a tenant who violated a zoning ordinance. Local laws prohibited placing barbecue grills on the rental property patios or porches. Mind you, this was not about use; it was about storage on the outside of the residential property. Well, guess who...
by Denise Supplee | Last updated Dec 14, 2021 | General Property Management, Move-Out & Eviction, Spark Blog |
If you own or manage rentals long enough, you’ll eventually have to learn how to evict a tenant and go through the eviction process. Evicting bad tenants is expensive, time-consuming, and fraught with pitfalls. No really: evictions can take anywhere from two to twelve...