What Is a Landlord’s Responsibility When Someone Gets Injured on His Rental Property?  Injuries can happen anywhere. Potential risks abound, from slippery sidewalks to falling tree branches to loose railings.  But when injuries occur on a rental property, responsibility gets murky.  The landlord’s duty to provide a habitable unit includes keeping the property structurally sound.  … Read More

While preventative maintenance minimizes rental unit repairs, property damage will inevitably occur. At a minimum, landlords must ensure their rental units are safe and habitable. Yet, many leases and laws invoke a higher standard. So, when a tenant submits a repair request, how quickly must a landlord handle it? Unfortunately, no blanket response covers all … Read More

No matter how many units you own or who maintains them, being a landlord is rarely a solitary endeavor. Bookkeeping, tenant interactions, and upkeeping buildings require multiple skills. Hiring the right professionals can mean the difference between a thriving, growing business and a catastrophe. 1.  Consider who you need in your network. Think through your … Read More

There are many advantages to owning property in an unincorporated area. These areas lie outside municipal regions and property owners often pay lower taxes, enjoy more privacy, and have fewer regulations to follow. Property investments in unincorporated areas have downsides, as well. Fewer regulations mean greater flexibility in how you use your property, but it … Read More

 You’ve spent hours carefully drafting a lease that specifies the critical details of landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities. Though the new lease seems fair and balanced to you, your vision may not align with your tenant’s needs. Now what? Negotiating a rental agreement acceptable to both parties is often challenging, but using the following … Read More