It is difficult to choose which house amenities your property should have. House amenities vary somewhat depending on location and the architecture; however, there are certain items which you should never have in your rental property. Certain items are...

Screening prospective quality tenants is never a desirable thing to do. Very few people like digging into the private lives of others. However, as a landlord it is very important that you find quality tenants who will not damage your property. [inf...

In this chapter, I will discuss charging for house repairs. Even if, you as a landlord decide to do the repairs yourself. House repairs can often be a great expense so it is reasonable to charge renters if their conduct has caused damage to the propert...

The landlord/tenant relationship is vital to master if you are going to have success as a landlord. This article will highlight 5 common complaints from tenants and how you can resolve those complaints. Knowing how to deal with landlord/tenant issues will...

Lighting is essential on any property and the effects of particular lights can have a variety of effects for the people who live at the residence. The right house lighting can help people be more alert and energetic, as well as tired at appropriate time f...

This chapter will give landlords hurricane tips for rental properties as hurricane preparations look to be an increasing need given recent weather patterns. It is important to do some preparation before any event might happen. You should know your own...

Finding the ideal tenant is one thing that every landlord should aim for as well as keeping the vacancy rate low if not, at a complete zero. An ideal tenant would be a person who is responsible enough to pay the rent on time, considerate enough to avoi...

When it comes to renting, both the tenants and the landlords have specific rights and they share responsibilities in order to make sure that the tenant is renting the right way and that the landlord is provided all that is needed. This is a way to avoid u...

If you have the choice to own an asset, owning one that produces income is much better than owning an asset that expends income. If you own a house or apartment for your own residence, for example, you need to pay for maintenance, repairs, taxes, mort...

What it is and why it is important? Most rental property owners in British Columbia come across one impending question early on in the stages of their business: What is your most important concern as a landlord? For most rental property owners, the...