The Section 8 Debate
Earlier this month, the Cook County commissioners in Illinois approved an amendment that will prevent landlords from discriminating against Section 8 vouchers holders. A landlord can no longer cite...
View ArticleBest Way to Turn Away Applicants After Tenant Screening
If you are a new landlord, you might be apprehensive about having to reject a tenant applicant. Are there ways to make this process less awkward and more comfortable for all parties? Yes. Perhaps you...
View ArticleHot Outside? Landlord’s guide to air conditioning
Summer is finally here, and it’s likely most parts of the US are already feeling the heat. While landlords are not obligated to supply their rental units with air conditioning, be aware that if your...
View ArticleDeadbeat NY landlord facing jail time
A now-infamous New York landlord might be sent to prison for neglecting the deteriorating condition of his multifamily housing unit. A Bronx judge issued a warrant for the landlord, Joel Loutan, and...
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Conn Landlords fined $100,000 for Fair Housing violations
Two Connecticut landlords have been ordered by a federal judge to pay $100,000 in damages for discriminating against a prospective tenant because she was black. According to the judge presiding over...
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HUD’s Fair Housing Rule Has Strong Support
The “Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing” (AFFH) regulation from the US Department of Housing an Urban Development (HUD) is gaining support from several key groups. The NAACP, National Fair Housing...
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How should landlords deal with termites in rental?
We’ve discussed the issue of pests in rental properties before. As you well know, a landlord’s level of responsibility depends on two things: 1. What does your lease say you are accountable for? 2. Are...
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Biggest Landlord Turkeys of 2013
Several notorious landlords made headlines in 2013 for behaving quite badly against their tenants. Thankfully, these cases were few and far between. Lucky for you, hearing these stories may make your...
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Have more than one qualified tenant?
Here’s a great problem to have: You’ve weeded through rental applications, completed background checks, and you have more than one qualified tenant. Both have great credit scores, acceptable incomes,...
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What to consider when renting a smoker
Last week we discussed ways to keep your property from getting damaged, and prohibiting smoking was at the top of that list. If you are a landlord who hasn’t been strict about smoking policies in your...
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