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Should You Sell a Property with Tenants Living in It?

Should You Sell a Property with Tenants Living in It?

by Denise Supplee | Last updated May 11, 2022 | Leasing Issues, Move-Out & Eviction, Spark Blog | 7 comments

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...
Eviction Moratorium Status: Federal & State Rules in 2022

Eviction Moratorium Status: Federal & State Rules in 2022

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Mar 17, 2023 | Move-Out & Eviction, Spark Blog | 42 comments

Some US landlords haven’t been able to evict nonpaying tenants since Spring 2020. First the CARES Act placed a partial moratorium on evictions across the country. Then the CDC declared a nationwide eviction moratorium after it expired, first scheduled to end...
Tenant Damage to Property: How to Prevent & React to Rental Property Damage

Tenant Damage to Property: How to Prevent & React to Rental Property Damage

by Rick Blumenberg | Last updated Dec 23, 2021 | General Property Management, Move-Out & Eviction, Spark Blog | 11 comments

Have you ever had a tenant damage your property? If not, count yourself lucky. As a landlord, the more important question is “How can I prevent tenant property damage?” And, if the worst happens, how do I handle tenant damage to property?   How to Prevent Tenant...
Eviction Process: How to Evict a Tenant (Infographic)

Eviction Process: How to Evict a Tenant (Infographic)

by Denise Supplee | Last updated Dec 14, 2021 | General Property Management, Move-Out & Eviction, Spark Blog | 37 comments

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...
Rent Control in California: Which Cities Restrict Rents?

Rent Control in California: Which Cities Restrict Rents?

by Guest Author | Last updated Jul 26, 2022 | General Property Management, Leasing Issues, Move-Out & Eviction, Spark Blog | 12 comments

Almost half of California’s residents live in rentals. The cost of living, especially rental rates, has risen dramatically over the last two decades, creating some of the least affordable rental housing in the world in many California cities. Given California’s...
Underworld: How to Spot Professional Tenants Before They Bite

Underworld: How to Spot Professional Tenants Before They Bite

by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Oct 29, 2021 | Advertising & Tenant Screening, Leasing Issues, Move-Out & Eviction, Spark Blog | 26 comments

Professional tenants are vampires. They suck the lifeblood of both your property and the neighborhood, moving in with no intention to pay, and living rent-free for up to two years. If you think I’m being melodramatic, imagine paying the mortgage on your property for...
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