Attract the right tenants. The most successful landlords and property managers
know that most tenant problems can be avoided with proper screening upfront,
particularly with background and credit checks....
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Ask the Attorney
The Landlord Protection Agency® is proud to introduce John Reno, Esq., a highly experienced Landlord - Tenant attorney based on Long Island, NY.
John Reno also does Mortgage Loan Modifications (Nationwide).
(Mention The LPA for a 10% discount!)
If you have a landlord tenant problem you'd like to ask a question about, please feel free to e-mail me your question.
Submit a landlord / tenant question for Mr. Reno
Please try to keep your questions as short and to the point as possible.
Dear Mr. Reno:
My tenant left 4 months ago without notifing me; water was shut off months ago and neighbor said they hadn't seen anyone in a long time. The Govt (Sec8) pays the rent until the end of October. The beds and some furniture are gone, otherwise there is stuff everywhere and their cell phones are inactive.
How can I legally get in to start cleaning and take their stuff to the dump? Thanks.
Mike K, Florida
A: No water? That's good enough for me. I vote that they're gone.
Read more from John Reno, Eviction Attorney
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Are Your Tenants Smoking in your Non - Smoking Rental?
No Smoking Notice & Reminder
It happens all the time. People say they don't smoke when they really do. How often have you heard, "Yes, I smoke a little, But not inside the house."
Really? A smoker smokes and you will find it very hard to control where your smoking tenant will light up. So, if you prefer No Smoking in your rental, make sure you are very clear on that in your lease agreement. (The LPA Lease has a No Smoking clause that can be left in place or stricken if you want to accept a smoking tenant.)
The No Smoking Notice and Reminder form
can be used to inform tenants....
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Landlord Tips
By Lambert Munz MPM, RPM, Arbour Real Estate Mgmt, Inc.
Author of House Investor's Manual
WINDOW COVERINGS
Homes without window coverings are slower to rent. They look like a rental and they give a perceived feeling of insecurity and lack of privacy. Mini blinds are reasonable today. Use instead of drapes because easier to clean and repair.
Interested in a relaxing Hawaiian getaway?
Please check out HawaiianVA.com My wife, Judy Munz, Hawaiian, is director of this site. Everyone needs a vacation including landlords. - Lambert Munz
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Rent Excuses
"I fell in a water meter hole and as soon as the water company pays me a check for that- I will come right up there with it. I promise doll baby. OK? God Bless." ~ right! Have you dealt with our water company before? THEY SUCK- you think they are really gonna DO something FOR someone? - Kjo, Kentucky
"I can't pay rent unless you revoke the clause in the lease agreement and let my brother move-in, who I've just designated as my occasional caretaker." Ali, CA.
"My Mother doesn't like the home, So I don't see the need to pay the rent since I'm leaving on the 18th." Today is the 19th and she's still there. I just filed for eviction. She'll be out alright. - Tim, Mesquite, Texas
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Having all the forms all on disk is a handy time saving convenience.
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The LPA's Rental Advertising division,"Landlord's Corner" allows you to include up to 6 pictures (thumbnails and full size pictures) in each rental ad. (UNLIMITED FREE ADS come with LPA membership!)
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Electronic Rent Collection
LPA members have been asking me for a while now about how to set up automated rent payments with their tenants. I'd like to bring your attention to ClearNow, the leader in electronic rent collection. ClearNow enables you to have your rent automatically withdrawn from your tenant's bank accounts and directly deposited into your bank account.
If you haven't done so already, please check out
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