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Landlord Tenant Law

How to Collect and Manage Security Deposits: Landlord’s Guide

Learn how to collect and manage security deposits and what every landlord and tenant needs to know to navigate this often complex aspect of renting. 

Ben Luxon

Updated

July 11, 2024

Ben Luxon

Updated

July 11, 2024

Finding Tenants

Renting Out a Room in Your House: A Landlord’s Guide

Learn how to rent out a room in your house, including leases, screening, Fair Housing, privacy, deposits, removal rules, and IRS tax treatment.

Logan Ransley

Updated

June 30, 2024

Logan Ransley

Updated

June 30, 2024

Finding Tenants

What Is A Tenant Screening Report? Plus Examples

A tenant screening report provides landlords with essential information on prospective tenants so they can make informed tenant selection decisions.

Ben Luxon

Updated

June 27, 2024

Ben Luxon

Updated

June 27, 2024

Finding Tenants

Rental Application Fee Laws By State

Rental application fee laws vary by state with some locations limiting the fee amount and dictating how the fee must be applied.

Ben Luxon

Updated

June 20, 2024

Ben Luxon

Updated

June 20, 2024

Finding Tenants

Setting Rent: How Much Should I Charge for Rent?

How much should I charge for rent is one of the first questions landlords need to answer in order to operate a cash flow positive business.

Laura Holton

Updated

June 20, 2024

Laura Holton

Updated

June 20, 2024

Finding Tenants

How To Calculate Vacancy Rate For Rental Properties (And Reduce It)

Understanding how to calculate vacancy rate and reduce it for your rental properties is vital for operating a professional, profitable rental business.

Ben Luxon

Updated

June 17, 2024

Ben Luxon

Updated

June 17, 2024

Finding Tenants

15 Prescreening Questions to Ask Prospective Tenants

We take a look at 15 essential questions to ask prospective tenants and what you should be looking for in their answers.

Ben Luxon

Updated

June 11, 2024

Ben Luxon

Updated

June 11, 2024

Landlord Tenant Law

The Complete State-By-State Guide To Security Deposit Laws

A state-by-state guide to security deposit laws: how much you can collect, when it must be returned, and the rules landlords need to follow.

Laura Holton

Updated

June 8, 2024

Laura Holton

Updated

June 8, 2024

Finding Tenants

A Guide To Rental Applications For Landlords [+Free Template]

Collecting rental applications is key to tenant selection. Gather essential info like personal details, income, and rental history.

Ben Luxon

Updated

June 6, 2024

Ben Luxon

Updated

June 6, 2024

Finding Tenants

How to Legally Decline a Tenant: Setting Tenant Criteria

When handling and declining rental applications landlords must follow best practices and applicable laws, such as the Fair Housing Act and FCRA.

Ben Luxon

Updated

June 4, 2024

Ben Luxon

Updated

June 4, 2024

Finding Tenants

What Does A TransUnion SmartMove Report Show?

TransUnion Smartmove tenant screening helps landlords identify the best tenants for their rentals with accurate credit, criminal, and eviction reports.

Matt Hardy

Updated

May 30, 2024

Matt Hardy

Updated

May 30, 2024

Finding Tenants

5 Rental Property Advertising Strategies to Find Renters

We explore some of the best rental property advertising strategies you can use to drive high intent leads and find great tenants fast.

Ben Luxon

Updated

May 29, 2024

Ben Luxon

Updated

May 29, 2024