THE ABCs OF LEASE TERMINATION
THE ABCs OF LEASE TERMINATION Once someone signs your lease, you as landlord are legally bound to follow the rules and regulations as much as your new tenant. [...]
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TEXAS LANDLORDS AND SECURITY DEPOSITS
TEXAS LANDLORDS AND SECURITY DEPOSITS No matter how careful you are with your records, a tenant can still sue you over the return of a security deposit. You [...]
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HOW TO DEAL WITH LAW-BREAKING TENANTS
HOW TO DEAL WITH LAW-BREAKING TENANTS It’s important to trust your tenants. But if you have evidence that that renters are involved in illegal activities such as selling drugs, [...]
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LAND-LORDING AND BACKGROUND CHECK LAWS
LAND-LORDING AND BACKGROUND CHECK LAWS Legally, you can use the information you receive through a background check in your rental decisions. But beware: you must follow state and federal [...]
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HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY HANDLE RENT INCREASES
HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY HANDLE RENT INCREASES Rent increases on your income properties are inevitable. As prices for utilities and other services go up, so must what you [...]
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LANDLORD MISTAKES TO AVOID
LANDLORD MISTAKES TO AVOID When you’re a landlord, not only do you have to worry about the usual headaches like leaky pipes and broken appliances, you’ve also got to [...]
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PRICING YOUR RENTAL FOR MAXIMUM PROFIT
The house money in human hands PRICING YOUR RENTAL FOR MAXIMUM PROFIT Getting the best price for a rental property may seem easy to do. But [...]
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RAISING RENT
RAISING RENT If you haven’t raised your rent in the last few years, consider this: according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the rent index is currently [...]
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HOW TO POLITELY RAISE THE RENT
HOW TO POLITELY RAISE THE RENT Raising rent is not easy to do. In fact, it can be almost as difficult as asking for a raise from your [...]
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11, 2024
TOP 3 HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION LAWS TEXAS LANDLORDS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
TOP 3 HOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION LAWS TEXAS LANDLORDS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT If you’re a Texas landlord who rents out property that’s part of a home owner association, it’s [...]