It is a good idea that the allowance be escrowed if the tenant wants to be certain that the landlord has the means to pay the entire amount. If the tenant's budget exceeds the allowance, however, the ...

It’s no secret the rental industry has had multiple forces negatively impacting it over the last year. With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s eviction moratorium, state eviction ...

Finding and keeping quality tenants is fundamental to running a successful rental property business. While many landlords focus on marketing vacancies to fill them fast, a comprehensive marketing ...

In many situations, a company renewing its existing lease may be that company's best option. However, many companies assume their leases will be renewed on reasonable terms and accordingly leave an ...

Strong landlord-tenant communication prevents costly problems and keeps relationships positive. Ignoring tenants can lead to unresolved maintenance, late rent, and poor reviews. With organized systems ...

With the right strategies, you can manage the situation without losing your peace of mind - or your investment. Unfortunately, we don't always achieve these goals, so we often find ourselves dealing ...

A frequent story in the media is the tale of the merchant who loses his lease. Typically, this fate befalls a retailer who has been at the same location for 20 to 30 years. The villain in every case ...

(Editor’s note: The McClatchy Northwest Service team and The Bellingham Herald have teamed up to cover reader-submitted widespread housing and renters’ issues in Washington state. Along the way, a ...