No one wants to deal with a tenant eviction, but sometimes it’s a necessity. When a tenant is in breach of lease, you have to follow through with the consequences.What's the goal of an eviction? To get back possession of the property.The goal is NOT to get back your money. There’s no need …
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How to Craft a Rental Lease Agreement That Covers Your Assets
Have you ever tried to play a game without any rules? It probably didn’t work out so well.Part of playing a game that actually works is clearly laying out rules for everyone to follow. Without solid guidelines, someone gets mad, misunderstands, or violates some unspoken rule that the other person …
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4 Warning Signs You Have a Tenant Turnover Problem
Tenant turnover is a huge pain. When tenants move out, they leave high costs and unavoidable frustrations in their wake. And since most leases are 12 months, you could be dealing with these issues annually. First, they cost you money – the utility transfer expenses alone add up to hundreds of …
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Should You Allow Pets in Your Rental Property?
Fears of housebreaking disasters, destruction by chewing, and hair (lots of hair!) flood the minds of most landlords when they hear the dreaded words, “Indoor Pet.” In turn, most landlords prefer to stick to a firm no pets policy – but permitting pets may prove more beneficial than you …
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How to Deal With the Breach of a DFW Rental Property Agreement
In a perfect world, tenants would always follow the terms of your lease. Unfortunately, our world is rather imperfect, and you should expect that some tenants will breach your lease agreement. The most effective way to deal with breach of contract is early preparation and detection. Here are …
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