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Landlord Mini LPA Newsletter June 9, 2009


Dear Fellow Landlord,

When your rental property is returned in less than acceptable condition, do you ever wonder if there is anything you can do to encourage your tenants to return your rental as agreed?

In this Newsletter:

  • 13 Things NOT to Say to Tenant Prospects.
  • John Reno, Eviction Attorney - Latest Q&A
  • Quotes & Wealth Secrets

Please e-mail us if you have any questions or would like to add or share any material / information.
John Nuzzolese
John@theLPA.com


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13 REALLY STUPID Things to Say to Tenant Prospects

We always try to say the right things during the rental process, but sometimes the prospective tenants hear something that scares them off. Most savvy landlords know what to say and what not to say, but amazingly, people still say stupid things to prospective tenants. Here is a helpful and sometimes humorous look at what I have personally heard landlords say to prospective tenants.

  1. Discriminatory Statements or Questions can get a landlord into serious trouble as they are a violation of civil rights and the Fair Housing Act.
    • "I don't think you'd be happy here. This is an all ___(race, religion or nationality)__ neighborhood."
    • "I can't stand the smell of that kind of cooking."
    • "Are you two people gay?"
    • "I only rent to married couples. I need to see your marriage license."

  2. "I want the rent in CASH."
    Statements like this can lead the tenant (often correctly) to the conclusion that the landlord is not reporting the rental income to the IRS. If and when push comes to shove, tenants love to threaten that they will report you to the IRS for tax evasion.

  3. "I live in Beverly Hills."
    Don't brag to a tenant about where you live.
    • They should not know where you live.
    • They do not like to hear about how well off you are and how their hard earned rent is paying for your mansion and car.

  4. "My last tenant owes me 6 months worth of rent, plus I lent her some money when she got in trouble. How can you ignore someone who comes to you for help, ya know?"
    This kind of statement invites your new tenants to use you as their new ATM when things get tough.

  5. "My previous tenant is suing me for her security deposit."
    Why in the world would you share this information with a prospective tenant? It sounds like you are in the habit of not returning the security money.

    Famous last words...

  6. "Do whatever you like to the place. I'm sure whatever you do will make it even nicer."

  7. "If you have a problem with anything, let me know. I'll fix it."...

    Click to read more STUPID Things NOT to Say to Tenant Prospects

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    Landlord Tip

    Landlord Screening Tip:
    When screening an applicant, ask for a copy of a picture ID or drivers license. Make sure the person in front of you is the same person on the application and credit report. - The LPA

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    Wealth Secrets and Success Quotes

    "The quality of your life is directly determined by how you choose to spend your valuabe time, and with whom you choose to invest it." - John Nuzzolese

    "So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable." - Christopher Reeve

    "Your chances of success in any undertaking can always be measured by your belief in yourself." — Robert Collier

    "How much did your last tenant problem cost you?" - John Nuzzolese, The Landlord Protection Agency

    Click for More Wealth Secrets and Success Quotes



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