As a landlord, you have the responsibility of providing a habitable rental home and have an unwritten warranty that the premises will remain habitable. That means you must provide basic services to all your tenants. A residence must have heat, power, and plumbing, no problems with the structure that could be a danger to anyone living or visiting the property at any time.
If a tenant complains, and you are the landlord or property manager, ignoring or refusing to make necessary repairs you are in violation of the habitable law. Trying to get the tenant to move by shutting off services or locking them out of the property will only result in a judgment against you. Make sure your property is in good repair and not in violation of the habitable law. If you have any questions contact your attorney for sound legal advice.
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Sunday, September 26, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Violation Forms
There are three types of notices a landlord uses when a tenant is in violation of the lease agreement.
1. The first, for non-payment of rent is “Pay Rent or Quit” notice or referred to as a Three Day Notice. Typically, giving the tenant three days to pay the required rent including any and all late fees stated in the lease or to vacate the property. If the rent is not paid according to your lease agreement eviction proceedings can then be initiated. Landlords cannot collect rent or any part of monies owed and evict at the same time.
2. The “Cure or Quit” notice informs the tenant they are in violation and specifically what the violation is and where it is stated in the lease agreement. Correction is typically required to be completed within five to thirty days. This notice, for example, can apply to maintaining the yard or cleaning an eyesore at the property. Landlords or their property manager, also if stated in the lease, may have the violation corrected at the tenants expense. This process must be clearly stated in the lease otherwise, enforcing such payment may be difficult to enforce.
3. An “Unconditional Quit” notice is used when tenants have no opportunity to make amends at any level. They are required to vacate the property or you can at that time begin eviction proceedings. This notice can be given at anytime during the lease term.
Posting these types of notices can at times be stressful if not uncomfortable. Hiring a process server to hand deliver and post the required notices can be helpful in ensuring legal and proper service has been accomplished.
For additional information on this and other renting articles, please visit our web site at http://www.mrpmrentals.com/
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1. The first, for non-payment of rent is “Pay Rent or Quit” notice or referred to as a Three Day Notice. Typically, giving the tenant three days to pay the required rent including any and all late fees stated in the lease or to vacate the property. If the rent is not paid according to your lease agreement eviction proceedings can then be initiated. Landlords cannot collect rent or any part of monies owed and evict at the same time.
2. The “Cure or Quit” notice informs the tenant they are in violation and specifically what the violation is and where it is stated in the lease agreement. Correction is typically required to be completed within five to thirty days. This notice, for example, can apply to maintaining the yard or cleaning an eyesore at the property. Landlords or their property manager, also if stated in the lease, may have the violation corrected at the tenants expense. This process must be clearly stated in the lease otherwise, enforcing such payment may be difficult to enforce.
3. An “Unconditional Quit” notice is used when tenants have no opportunity to make amends at any level. They are required to vacate the property or you can at that time begin eviction proceedings. This notice can be given at anytime during the lease term.
Posting these types of notices can at times be stressful if not uncomfortable. Hiring a process server to hand deliver and post the required notices can be helpful in ensuring legal and proper service has been accomplished.
For additional information on this and other renting articles, please visit our web site at http://www.mrpmrentals.com/
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
LOCKSMITH
When renting a new home whether it be newly built or a residential rental home or apartment home make sure your locks are rekeyed. You’re Realtor or Property Manager should have rekeyed the door locks after the previous tenant vacated, but to be sure, this very important job is completed, contact a locksmith and do the job yourself. Be sure to have the locksmith rekey the current locks and make additional keys for the property manager. If you neglect to give news keys to the property manager the responsibility for the cost to rekey the property a second time could easily be yours.
Property Managers are to rekey their properties every time someone moves out but many don’t due to the expense. Tenants should take on this task to reassure themselves it has been done. Providing the manager new keys, as well, is a very minimal cost.
Look through the phone book for a local locksmith or ask your new neighbors or property manager for their recommendation; it’s worth every penny for the added security.
For additional information on this and other renting articles, please visit our web site at www.mrpmrentals.com/
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Property Managers are to rekey their properties every time someone moves out but many don’t due to the expense. Tenants should take on this task to reassure themselves it has been done. Providing the manager new keys, as well, is a very minimal cost.
Look through the phone book for a local locksmith or ask your new neighbors or property manager for their recommendation; it’s worth every penny for the added security.
For additional information on this and other renting articles, please visit our web site at www.mrpmrentals.com/
Mountain Ridge Property Management
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Monday, September 14, 2009
Landlord Services
Being a landlord requires that many services be performed on a regular basis. Among these duties is to locate a suitable tenant, fill out the required paperwork and process that paperwork to ensure the best tenant has been chosen. Landlords and Property Manager’s alike are also required to inspect and maintain each property and be responsible for its general maintenance and repair.
Landlords and Leasing Property Managers must have a complete set of state specific legal paperwork. From a detailed lease, rental application, tenant credit screening authorization, and any and all paperwork resulting from tenant screening or background checks, all to ensure every step of the renting process is legally covered for your protection whether it is a property owner or property manager. To be sure the leasing process is completed in a consistent manner; a written policy should be completed prior to beginning the renting process. Doing so will aid in a standard process being done but will also remove any doubts for a discrimination suit.
Every property must be maintained either by maintenance personal of the property management company or by the owners chosen maintenance personal. Keeping a property well maintained helps to rent the property faster and at a higher rent. When the time comes to sell the maintenance has already been completed and will command a price at the top of the market.
During the rental property maintenance process every property manager or landlord should be in the habit of doing an inspection. Check smoke detectors, flooring, appliances, yard care and exterior inspection for the tenants care, as well as, maintenance. This habit will ensure the tenant will be held responsible for repairs and damages that may occur during tenancy and lower the continued damage to the property. Be sure to properly fill out, at the beginning of each new tenancy, a move in condition form detailing the condition of the property. Filled out in detail, this form will clarify the responsibility for each repair in the event any damage occurs.
For many property owners the job of being a property manager is an overwhelming task. If this is your case, don’t hesitate to contact local management companies and interview for your property manager.
For additional information on this and other renting articles please visit our website at www.mrpmrentals.com.
Mountain Ridge Property Management
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Landlords and Leasing Property Managers must have a complete set of state specific legal paperwork. From a detailed lease, rental application, tenant credit screening authorization, and any and all paperwork resulting from tenant screening or background checks, all to ensure every step of the renting process is legally covered for your protection whether it is a property owner or property manager. To be sure the leasing process is completed in a consistent manner; a written policy should be completed prior to beginning the renting process. Doing so will aid in a standard process being done but will also remove any doubts for a discrimination suit.
Every property must be maintained either by maintenance personal of the property management company or by the owners chosen maintenance personal. Keeping a property well maintained helps to rent the property faster and at a higher rent. When the time comes to sell the maintenance has already been completed and will command a price at the top of the market.
During the rental property maintenance process every property manager or landlord should be in the habit of doing an inspection. Check smoke detectors, flooring, appliances, yard care and exterior inspection for the tenants care, as well as, maintenance. This habit will ensure the tenant will be held responsible for repairs and damages that may occur during tenancy and lower the continued damage to the property. Be sure to properly fill out, at the beginning of each new tenancy, a move in condition form detailing the condition of the property. Filled out in detail, this form will clarify the responsibility for each repair in the event any damage occurs.
For many property owners the job of being a property manager is an overwhelming task. If this is your case, don’t hesitate to contact local management companies and interview for your property manager.
For additional information on this and other renting articles please visit our website at www.mrpmrentals.com.
Mountain Ridge Property Management
Your Property Management Source
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