by Maureen Laupp | Mar 28, 2014 | Credit Reports, Investing, Judgements, Landlord, Landlord Tenant Law, Multi-family, Property Management, Property Manager, Rentals, Uncategorized
Are you a Real Investor… or Just Another Landlord by Dave Pickron, Investigative Screening and Consulting While most of us like to think of ourselves as “investors” instead of “landlords”, the difference between the two is more than just...
by Mark Zinman | Aug 4, 2012 | Investing, Landlord, Legal Procedures, Rentals
Question: My tenants didn’t pay June rent and I sent them a 5 day notice. It’s July 3 and I was going to file the eviction, but they paid the June rent. Can I accept the June rent, then send out a new notice and start an eviction for July’s rent because I don’t...
by Maureen Laupp | Jul 4, 2012 | Investing, Landlord, Legal Procedures, Property Management, Property Manager, Rentals
Any person who is a landlord long enough will undoubtedly have to deal with a tenant whom they struggle collecting rent from. There are a number of reasons for this scenario. Perhaps the tenants lost their job; they had a recent death in the family; they have to move...
by Nick Stratton | Jun 4, 2012 | Investing, Landlord, Multi-family, Property Management, Property Manager, Rentals
The number of rental properties in the Phoenix area continues to climb as investors show no signs of slowing down their acquisition appetites. A combination of strict lender requirements and ongoing trustee sales have decreased homeownership percentages. Investors...
by Mark Zinman | Jun 4, 2012 | Investing, Landlord, Legal Procedures, Rentals
It seems that every landlord I know is aware of their right to charge late fees, but they all have a different idea about what that actually entails. Questions often arise as to what amount can be charged, when the charges can begin and whether there are any...
by Mark Zinman | May 20, 2012 | Investing, Landlord, Landlord Tenant Law, Legal Procedures, Property Management, Rentals
Question: I have a couple in my property that signed a 12 month lease together. Last month, the girl contacted me claiming that she was abused by her boyfriend and is afraid to return to the property. She took out an Injunction Against Harassment against him and has...
by Mark Zinman | May 20, 2012 | Investing, Landlord, Legal Procedures, Property Management, Rentals
With the increase of properties being sold at trustee’s sale, and the unknown condition that buyer’s are taking them, many owners need to fix up properties before they are habitable as a rentals. Unfortunately, it is often the case that the new owner is unable to...
by Mark Zinman | Dec 16, 2011 | Landlord, Legal Procedures, Rentals
A smart landlord will always conduct a thorough background check on all applicants that wish to rent a property. It is based upon the information conducted, including the applicant’s credit that the landlord can make an informed decision as to whether to enter into a...
by Mark Zinman | Nov 16, 2011 | Landlord, Legal Procedures, Property Management, Rentals
Question: I have a tenant who has been renting my one-bedroom property for 6 months but never signed a lease. He has now allowed 5 people to move into the condominium with him. Can I give the tenant a ten day notice of noncompliance to remove the occupants? Answer:...