Why Pet Screening Is Always A Good Idea

Are you a landlord looking to protect your property, attract responsible tenants, and ensure a harmonious living environment? Then renting to tenants with pets might be a great idea! However, when allowing pets in your rental pet screening is the key to making informed decisions ...

Dealing With Noise Complaints

One of the possible challenges you’ll encounter as a landlord is dealing with tenant complaints. The most common cause of complaints is noise that disturbs the peace and prevents tenants and neighbors the right to quiet enjoyment.As a landlord, it’s your responsi...

Holdover Tenant

Many landlords have one common fear - a tenant leaving the premises before their fixed-term lease is over. Sometimes, however, a tenant may decide to extend their stay after their lease has expired.A tenant who stays after their lease is over is known as a holdover tenant. While ...

What to Do if the Deposit Doesn’t Cover Unpaid Rent?

As a landlord, unpaid rent can be a frustrating and stressful situation to deal with. If the tenant's deposit doesn't cover unpaid rent, landlords may need to take legal action to recover the debt. There are several steps landlords can take before resorting to legal ...

Renewal Screening Checks

The trick to successfully owning a rental property is to find trustworthy, long-term renters. So, when a tenant wants to renew their lease agreement, you may want to rush into it. But it’s better to take your time. This way, you can ensure you’re protected from c...

Top Tenant Complaints and How to Solve Them

Complaints from tenants are unavoidable. Whether you have been a landlord for a decade or for only a year, complaints from tenants are bound to arise. No matter how excellent the rental property is, tenants can still run into maintenance problems or other complaints that become y...

The Pros and Cons of Renting Your House Furnished

Before beginning to rent out your rental property, consider the pros and cons of renting the property furnished. In this article the team from Scudo Real Estate is going to delve into this question and provide the answers you need to make a decision. Following Market TrendsM...

Is A Month To Month Lease Better for Landlords?

For landlords, an essential part of running a successful rental is knowing which lease agreements suit your needs best. Deciding between yearly or month-to-month leases can be challenging as each option has strengths and weaknesses. Month-to-month leases offer flexibility and con...

Tips for End of Tenancy Cleaning

One source of conflict between landlords and tenants when it comes to the return of security deposits involves property cleanliness (or lack of). Luckily, it’s something that can be avoided!As a landlord, providing your tenant with a good end-of-tenancy checklist can help e...

What Exactly is “Normal Wear and Tear”?

Every landlord has to cope with normal wear and tear. But what exactly does “normal” mean? You must comprehend how these principles are used in order for your investment’s financial affairs to stay healthy while being able to hold renters accountable when n...