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The Downsides of Placing Unqualified Tenants

John Boruff - Wednesday, November 9, 2022

What is the downside of signing a lease with an unqualified tenant? It’s a lot more than you might think. Depending on how financially secure you are, placing a tenant in your home who is unqualified can lead to not only str... read more >>

What Are Tenants Required to Maintain

John Boruff - Wednesday, November 2, 2022

What you’re responsible for as far as maintaining your rental home and what the landlord is responsible for should be outlined in your lease. If it’s not, your local or state laws may have general guidelines. Here are ... read more >>

Why Hasnt My Property Rented

John Boruff - Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Owners often wonder why their property isn’t renting within a few days like it did the last time it was on the market and want to know what they need to do to find a tenant faster. Market conditions change constantly with te... read more >>

What Repairs Are Tenants Responsible For

John Boruff - Tuesday, October 18, 2022

When something breaks at a rental property, owners often assume the tenant is at fault and responsible for fixing or replacing the broken item broken. It broke while they were living there so it must be their fault, right? Not onl... read more >>

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

John Boruff - Wednesday, October 12, 2022

In the fall, when everyone is distracted by upcoming holidays, there are some things you should think about doing at your rental property for the safety of your tenants and to prevent costly repairs during the upcoming winter mont... read more >>

Renewing the Lease with Your Tenants

Palomar Property Services - Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Once the initial lease term is a couple months away from expiring, you may wonder whether you should renew the lease with your tenants and if so, how to go about it. We’ll review the steps and pros and cons of not renewing b... read more >>

Community Rules and Regulations Regarding Rentals

John Boruff - Wednesday, September 28, 2022

When you buy a property in a community with a homeowner association, you agreed to abide by the rules and regulations of the association. Unfortunately, many owners don’t read the rules and don’t realize they can chang... read more >>

Should You Market Your Rental While Its Vacant Or Occupied

John Boruff - Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Landlords often wonder when they should start trying to find a new tenant once their current tenant has given notice to move out. Do you start marketing right away before the property is vacant or wait until the current tenant mov... read more >>

How to Deal With An Unathorized Occupant

John Boruff - Tuesday, September 13, 2022

You signed a lease with someone and so far, they’ve been a great tenant but maybe you’ve noticed some additional belongings at the property, or you have a neighbor or handyman who said it seems like someone else is liv... read more >>

Should Landlords Rekey Between Tenants

John Boruff - Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Some landlords rekey between tenants while others do not. In some areas, it’s the law to rekey between tenants. If you hire a property management company to professionally manage your rental, then they may require it. W... read more >>