Dan The Roommate Man
Apartment Living-You Break It, You Buy It
Some tenants are under the impression that anything needing repairs is the landlords responsibility. Be advised that the landlord is responsible for repairing problems affecting habitability--not your toilet paper holder.In a recent interview,...
Date Posted: August 31, 2005
The Property Thief
For the property thief, the decision to commit a crime on an apartment property is a risk versus reward exercise. The risk of committing this crime is the chance of getting caught, losing the property, and possibly their freedom.
Date Posted: August 30, 2005
Understanding Your Lease
Leasing agents working on behalf of multifamily housing developers are so accustomed to signing deals with veteran renters these days that when it comes time to sign the lease, you're often just directed to the line that waits for your...
Date Posted: February 10, 2005
Rent Collections Via The Internet? They're Not Far Awayllections Via The Internet? They're Not Far Away
Since the first rental units were built there have been property managers, a profession which requires both real estate expertise as well as a keen understanding of the human psyche.
Date Posted: February 10, 2005
No Dogs or Cats Allowed!
The lease says specifically that no dogs or cats are allowed in your apartment... but the animal kingdom has lots of choices, including one which may be acceptable to landlords and other owners.Face it, animal lovers can find it difficult to live...
Date Posted: February 10, 2005
Making Room for Two: How to Adjust to Life with a Roommate
Because downsizing is a fact of life these days, many renters and homeowners can, at a moment's notice, find themselves unable to pay the rent or the mortgage. It suddenly becomes necessary to find a roommate - and fast.In previous articles,...
Date Posted: February 10, 2005
The Triple Play: How To Tackle Tough Vacancy Problems
Every property manager knows apartment vacancy rates are a little bit like the weather: everybody talks about them, but no one ever seems to do anything.Sometimes the usual combination of advertising and tenant incentives doesn't work and...
Date Posted: February 10, 2005
Fire Safety Begins in Your Own Apartment
The risks associated with fire should be one of the chief concerns of any apartment-dweller. You can be as responsible as ever, but who's to say your neighbor is as conscientious as you are?
Date Posted: February 10, 2005
Rent Late? Don't Jump to Conclusions
As a landlord, you are financially dependent on your tenants. When a tenant fails to turn in their rent payment on time, you have to worry about making your own mortgage, rent and utility payments.
Date Posted: February 10, 2005