When to Invoke the 3 Day Eviction

I'm a landlord and I have had my share of strained relationship with my tenants. However, it has been pretty good for the most part because most of them clean up their messes, take good care of the house and pay their rent on time. They also inform me if they are having any problems with the house and leave on good terms.

5 Top Tips For Residential Landlords

If you have residential property you rent out, or are thinking of entering this market, one of the best ways to keep property fully let and income producing, is to look after your tenants. Surprisingly, many landlords don’t do this, and ultimately they lose out. The only surprising thing about this is, that they are surprised! Here are my five top tips for new landlords-

New Laws On Tenants' Deposits

Ever since the Assured Shorthold Tenancy came into being in England in 1989 the arrangements regarding tenants' deposit monies has caused problems. Some landlords made spurious claims against this cash, some tenants would never agree to any deductions, regardless of how much damage they had caused. Usually the letting agent was left to sort the matter out, often alienating both sides. Now new legislation has come forward addressing the issue. But will it work?

Rights in Property

The law of property is a branch of private law which regulates the relationship between persons and things, or property. This branch of law provides rules prescribing the manner in which someone acquires rights in property, the manner in which these rights can be transferred, and it provides the remedies available in the event of an infringement on such rights.

Advertising The Rental Vacancy

The Federal Government has guidelines for how to advertise, the language you can use and even the kinds of images you can use. How to avoid nuisance law suits and protect yourself.

How to Interview A Property Management Company

Most property management companies operate in similar manners and the issues you need to understand before you hire is money in your pocket. Choose wisely and save. What to watch out for when hiring.

Prepare a Tenant Welcome Pack

Providing your tenants with a good indication of what you expect from them is the best way to limit future problems. Here are some ideas that you can include along with the lease for new tenants that will help get the tenant landlord relationship off to a good start.

Protecting Your Assets - Rentals

Playing the real estate game has made more people more money than almost any other industry in America. However, those that have been successful have learned how to protect their personal assets and property while maintaining a strong investment portfolio.

UK's Largest Property Owner Goes Carbon Neutral

The UK's largest property company by asset, British Land PCL, is setting an example by promising to become carbon neutral by 2008/2009.

The Move In - Move Out Inspection Procedure - How to Avoid Tenant Problems

If you follow this procedure for good move in and move out inspection of your tenants rental unit, you can save tenant problems with security deposit returns and a trip to small claims court to defend your decision regarding normal wear and tear and damages to your property.

Tenant Improvements - When Should You and When You Must Say Yes

When tenants make requests for improvements, it can be a little difficult to sort out. When is it in your favor to say yes and when does the law demand it. When is it your call but not to your benefit. Read on for a helpful discussion.

The Patch Of Green

What purpose does a lawn serve? Do people need to have lawns? See why lawns are a wasted space.

Fountains as Pleasurable Entertainment

The overall beauty and novelty of a water fountain is that it can be located just about anywhere, take on any form and, by the way the water is engineered to be released, can be a constant source of entertainment or pleasure.

Small Claims Court for Landlord Tenant Disputes - Tips From the Winners

Too few landlords use small claims court to collect rent or damages owed by tenants. Small claims court is a good and perfectly useful way to collect on past due rent, damages to your property caused by renters and generally any money dispute between a landlord and a tenant.