As a landlord traditional security deposits aren’t the only solution for protecting yourself and your property from accidental damage and unpaid rent. There are security deposit alternatives to consider for replacing a traditional deposit. These options enable you to cover expenses securely and reliably. They assist the tenant by l...
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The so-called "War on Drugs" has long been a part of our political landscape. Millions of words have been written about its costs in time, money and government resources. The discussion has generally been framed in national and international terms. What has received less attention, however, is how the war on drugs actually impacts...
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If you have a rental property, you must learn the best practices for avoiding landlord nightmares. Don’t merely trust your instincts, collect your security deposit, and hope for the best. Just because you have collected a month’s security, you are really not adequately protected.
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As SmartDep Security Deposit Replacement continues to add new property managers and owners, we are learning about different marketing specials that help landlords to increase the occupancy of their rental unit portfolio. We've seen numerous marketing ideas such as free wi-fi for the unit, a free flat screen HDTV for the unit, free utilities, ...
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Being a landlord can be rewarding and bring you financial benefits, but you should be aware of another side of managing a rental property. I'm talking about dealing with abusive tenants that may profit from your goodwill and ignore the terms stipulated in their lease agreement.
There are laws in place protecting you from unruly tenants, but these l...
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