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How Do I Handle Needy Tenants? | American Landlord
When a tenant calls a landlord repeatedly about trivial matters or rental property repairs that are the renter's responsibility, the landlord should never ignore the request despite how unimportant the matter may seem and respond accordingly as instructed in this video.
This video answers the question: Is the landlord or tenant responsible for changing light bulbs in a rental property?
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How Much Time do Landlords Have to Make Repairs? | American Landlord
Find out how long a landlord has to fix a problem in the rental property and the rights of the tenant to withhold rent, terminate the lease, or fix the issue and deduct the cost from the rent.
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Wait for a Better Tenant to Apply? | American Landlord
Is it worth waiting for someone more qualified to rent your place? Landlords can be too eager to fill their vacancy while forgetting the fundamentals of how to properly screen a tenant and minimize the risk of a bad tenancy.
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Should I put My Rental Property in an LLC? | American Landlord
Is an LLC the right way to title the deed of your investment property? This video discusses the basic pros and cons of a limited liability corporation for individual landlords with regard to personal asset protection and mortgage financing options.
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Can a Landlord Record a Tenant Violating a Lease? | American Landlord
Everyone has a camera on their phone, but can landlords use it to document tenancy violations? Watch this video to learn about recording tenant illegal behavior with electronic devices such as security cameras and phones.
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Should You Hire a Property Manager? | American Landlord
Is being a landlord that difficult where you need to hire a property management company? See what we think.
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Can a Landlord Evict if Rent is Late One Day? | American Landlord
If tenants are late just one day, is that grounds for eviction? Learn what a landlord can do to enforce the terms of a residential lease agreement.
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Can a Tenant Refuse a Landlord Inspection? | American Landlord
Is there ever a time a tenant can refuse to allow a landlord access to the rental property? This video discusses the landlord's right to enter, state notice requirements, and tenant rights to reject attempts at harassment and intimidation.
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How Long can a Tenant's Guest Stay? | American Landlord
Tenants can have guests, family, and friends stay with them, but how long can they stay? This video discusses the general time frame and actions a landlord can take to deal with an extended stay.
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What Questions are Landlords Not Allowed to Ask? | American Landlord
Ever wonder what types of questions a landlord should avoid asking a tenant? This video discusses the topics that should be avoid in order to comply with Federal and State Fair Housing Laws.
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Reasons for Keeping a Security Deposit | American Landlord
What are the reasons why a landlord can keep a tenant's security deposit? This video discusses withholding a security deposit for damage, missing items, past due rent, unpaid late fees, and more.
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What is a Notice to Quit in an Eviction? | American Landlord
Landlords use a notice to quit as the very first step in the eviction process when the terms of a lease agreement have been violated. An example of a violation would be when a tenant stops paying rent or brings home an unauthorized pet. There are actually two types of notices discussed in this video and each state will have its own requirements on how to use each form.
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How Should a Landlord Deal with Late Rent? | American Landlord
A tenant may pay the rent late once or sometimes a lot. So how should a landlord handle a tenant who is late and what about charging a late fee?
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Do All Occupants Have to be on a Lease? | American Landlord
This video answers the question: Should each person have to sign or can just one tenant be responsible for the rent and security deposit when renting an apartment or house?
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Are Tenants Allowed to Paint a Rental Whenever they Want? | American Landlord
Is it okay for a tenant to paint the inside of a rental property anytime they decide to change the color of a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, or living room. Or does a tenant need permission to change the walls, ceilings, doors, and trim colors?
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Should Tenants or Landlords Pay Property Taxes | American Landlord
This video discusses property tax payments for residential rental property and who should be responsible to pay them.
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How do Landlords vet Tenants? | American Landlord
Learn the basic steps landlords take to screen their applicants for late/missed rent payments, property damage, and criminal behavior.
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Are Landlords Responsible for Mold? | American Landlord
Is rental property mold the responsibility of the landlord or tenant? Watch this video to learn how the issue of mold remediation is typically handled in leased homes, apartments, and other residential dwellings.
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