Landlords need a consistent and reliable rental pet policy, and when you’re thinking about this, there are a couple things to consider. First, sometimes you cannot choose whether or not you have animals on your property. Service animals sometimes come with tenants who...
Rekey locks in a property for a new tenant is one of your landlord requirements when you own a rental property in Texas. So, this question is pretty straightforward. You have to rekey the property because it’s the law in Texas. Texas Rental Law: Rekeying the Property...
There are many benefits to allowing pets in your rental properties. However, there are also several risks that landlords take when they allow pets on their property. Implementing pet screening processes can help landlords to minimize these risks. Asking the right...
It can be difficult to determine what areas of maintenance a landlord may be responsible for, particularly when there is a tenant living on the premises. Landlords maintain an “implied warranty of habitability.” This means that they are responsible for providing a...
There are a number of frustrations landlords face when tenants move out. Some landlords have false hope that the rental deposit will be enough to cover upgrade costs and cleaning needs. Rarely do the tenant deposit provide enough money to pay for everything needed...
When a tenant leaves a property, it is common for them to leave behind some things that landlords have to dispose of. Cleaning up after them, fixing damage they have caused, and handling personal property are common. However, what is the law pertaining personal...
