Lawn maintenance frustrates tenants and landlords alike. Landlords don’t really want to pay for it and tenants don’t want to deal with it. But who is actually responsible for keeping the yard under control? When tenants ask us, we tell them it’s more common for them to be responsible. When …
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How To Handle Tenants Who Aren’t On The Lease
Most of the time, people staying in your rental properties for longer than a casual visit aren’t doing it with malicious intent or to be sneaky. They’re probably family members or partners who are simply overstaying their welcome. However, if you notice people who are not on the lease are living …
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When is it Illegal for Landlords to Change Tenant Locks?
Challenging residents can make your life miserable. When a situation reaches its breaking point, you may feel the urge to simply rekey your property, say good riddance and find a better tenant. Not so fast. Even when your tenant isn’t following the rules, there are very few instances where a …
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How to Sell a Tenant Occupied Property in the DFW Metroplex
Many investors are faced with a common scenario: they're itching to sell one of their investment properties -- but it's occupied. Some people find themselves in this situation because they decided to lease when a property couldn't sell. Others have decided to sell off some of their portfolio. In …
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The Art of Keeping Your Best Tenants Happy
Good tenants are the lifeblood of your property. And when you have good tenants, it’s important to keep them satisfied so they stick around. A simple mistake can turn a resident from happy to disgruntled fairly quickly. Understanding what can potentially dissatisfy your tenants will help you …
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Taking Care of Tenants
It may seem surprising, but taking care of tenants should always be a top priority in any property management company you hire as it can greatly impact the success of your rental.
Find the Right Tenant
The most important aspect of property management is the tenant screening process. Finding the …
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