Leasing & Onboarding New Renters
Everything you need to know about signing new lease agreements and onboarding new tenants.
Preparing to sign a lease agreement?
Don’t sign it lightly.
Have you collected rental applications from a large pool of candidates? Have you run credit, criminal and eviction reports on all applicants? Collected application fees or charged the screening reports to the renter, to verify they’re committed?
If you’ve done all that, and made all the phone calls to verify income, employment, housing history, etc., and you feel 100% rock solid about this tenant… now you need to make sure you have a defensive lease agreement.
Think of your lease agreement as your shield, your armor. Most state landlord-tenant laws are extremely tenant-friendly, and designed to protect the renter, not the landlord. That means you’re responsible for protecting yourself.
How do you do that? With a comprehensive, protective lease package. Read on for more details, and happy leasing!
“Required Reading” – Start Here First!
Want more? We have you covered! Here’s some further reading on lease agreements, security deposits, move-in and everything else you need to know about onboarding new renters.
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Idaho Rental Laws Guide
There was an Internet rumor a few years back that Idaho law prohibits gifts of candy, unless it is over fifty pounds. Even though it turned out to be false, it's no stretch to say that Idaho has some quirky and unique landlord-tenant laws. Below is a recap of the most...
Delaware Rental Laws Guide
Delaware may be a small state, but residential landlords command rents are over 10% higher than the national average. The State of Delaware does not charge sales tax or assess property taxes on the state level (but there are county, school district and possible...
Hawaii Rental Laws Guide
The tiniest mention of Hawaii brings to mind the word “paradise”. While a travel bucket list item for many; it can certainly be a lucrative place to own residential rental property. With the average rents doubling every twenty years and the demand out-doing the...
Georgia Rental Laws Guide
Georgia is fast growing into being a top destination state for relocating Americans. Variety is the spice of life and from its beautiful lakes and lush greenery to Atlanta's thriving city life, Georgia has that spice. Tourism has been rising for the last decade, and...
Landlord Removes Staircase When Tenants Fail to Pay Rent… Can They Do That?
Last week, a neighbor's video went viral, showing the gaping hole where the exterior stairs used to be (video further down). A Florida tenant had failed to pay their rent, and the landlord allegedly grew so irate that he removed the staircase that allowed access to...
Florida Rental Laws Guide
Although Florida has been recognized as a mostly tenant-friendly state, legally speaking, it has become less burdensome for landlords in recent years. Beyond a great vacation spot, Florida is fast becoming a more permanent residence for families, college students and...
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