Online rent collection is a better option. Many landlords I speak to still collect paper checks for rent payments. They are beginning to realize this is an antiquated and cumbersome process. And, most tenants will tell you that they absolutely detest paying their rent with a paper check. This is especially applies to those under […]
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My Last Tenant Was a Bank Robber
Over the past few months I have been getting a number calls from new landlords looking for tenant screening and asking about TenantMagic’s online rental application and background screening program. Many times they relate stories to me about not doing backgrounds checks on their previous tenants and the predictable bad consequences. One landlord told me […]
Fair Housing Tips For Landlords
It is critical for landlords to comply with Fair Housing when screening tenants for many reasons– legal, ethical, and business. However, it is not difficult to avoid problem tenants before the lease is signed and still be fully compliant with Fair Housing regulations. Landlords can check this post out for a go overview of Fair […]