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How To Handle Occupants Not On the Lease

Are they a guest or a tenant? Here’s how to handle occupants not on the lease. On the face of it (and even in the Florida Statutes), the definition of “tenant” seems pretty straightforward: Tenant: “[A]ny person entitled to occupy a dwelling unit under a rental agreement.” But as we all know, legal issues […] Read More

Top 5 HOA Benefits

HOAs are more than a “necessary evil.” Here are the ways that your HOA benefits you! When your real estate agent was taking you on house tours, you probably asked one question at each property: “Is there an HOA?” Most people think of HOAs as just another fee or (even worse) a collection of […] Read More

15 Clauses To Add To a Basic Rental Agreement

That online template might not be enough. Here are 15 things to add to that basic rental agreement to make sure you’re prepared. If you’re like most, you became a landlord for the passive income—not for the contracts. Yet having a solid lease agreement is one of the most important parts of owning a […] Read More

Landlord Insurance Policies You Should Consider

Sooner or later, every landlord needs it. Here’s the ins and outs of landlord insurance (and why you need it). As a landlord, you know that your rental properties are exposed to a wide range of risks, from average wear and tear to flat-out vandalism. How do you protect this valuable asset? The answer: […] Read More

How To Write a Rent Increase Letter

No tenant enjoys a rent increase. Learn the basics of how to write a rent increase letter (without alienating your tenants). If you’ve owned rental property for more than a couple of years, you already know that raising the rent is just part of being a landlord. Your tenants, on the other hand, might […] Read More