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A growing percentage of apartment renters appear to be playing catch-up on their monthly bills, a trend that may signal a broader undercurrent of distress, according to a Chandan Economics analysis. The study found that on-time rent collections remained down in August on a year-over-year basis despite a month-over-month improvement, a trend that underscores that the financial health of renter households remains under stress. However, full collections, which include on-time and late payments, performed better, suggesting that renters are paying even if late. The three-month average of late payments in independently operated rentals has been rising consistently over the past year to... Read more
The impact of government interference on landlords can be profound as governments aim to regulate the rental housing market. These interventions often spark debates...
Minnesota is known for having relatively strong protections for renters. But in one high-profile case, those protections were pushed to their limits and exploited. A...
Monthly evictions in New York City have returned to pre-pandemic levels as low- and middle-income tenants struggle to make rent and housing courts work through a...
Eviction. It’s a word that no landlord wants to utter, yet it’s an inevitable part of managing rental properties. Whether it’s due to unpaid rent, a lease...
Finding reliable tenants is the key to successful property management. But how can you be confident that tenants will pay their rent on time and will not do damage to your rental property? You can’t trust your intuition or cross your fingers when you sign a lease with a tenant. Without careful screening, you may have to eventually contend with tenants who don’t uphold their lease obligations. Here’s how to safeguard your property and financial interests from deadbeat tenants: 1. Thorough tenant screening Implement a robust screening process: An immediate, comprehensive landlord credit check will help shield your real estate assets against deadbeat tenants, expensive eviction costs... Read more
The recent California appellate court decision Eshagian v. Cepeda has added a new requirement to the already detailed rules surrounding Three-Day Notices—documents...
Owning rental properties comes with a lot of responsibility. Regular maintenance, collecting rent, insuring your property, and creating lease agreements – it can be...
Owning rental real estate can be lucrative, but it can also be risky. Every landlord has a story about a bad tenant who either defaulted on their rent or caused major...
One of the more frustrating situations you might face is when a tenant refuses to let you into the rental unit – even after proper notice. So, the big question...
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