Tips for landlords

From screening tenants and creating a rental agreement to collecting rent online, tips to help you with all the important landlord tasks.

Writing a rental agreement or lease

When creating a lease there are some typical and optional items to include. Find out more in this article.

How to become a landlord and manage a rental property

Managing a rental can be a lot of work, but with the right advice and tools, it can be easy. Consider these screening techniques.

How to collect rent from tenants

There are many ways to collect rent from your tenants. It's important to consider the one that best suits your needs.

Rental trends: What landlords and tenants need to know

Understanding the current trends in the rental industry will help both landlords and tenants navigate this changing landscape.

What are typical landlord maintenance responsibilities?

There are ways to break down the landlord responsibilities for maintenance and equip yourself to better address repairs while minimizing preventable issues.

Tips for tenant screening

Tenant screening helps minimize the risk of renting to high-risk applicants.

Writing rental ads

Writing an effective online property rental listing will attract the most qualified and responsible tenants.

Common rental scams and landlord frauds

Rental and landlord scams are more common than you think. Learn ways to tell if a rental is legitimate and how to avoid apartment scams.

Three common landlord mistakes to avoid

For most DIY landlords, managing properties is not a full-time job.

The landlord's guide to the eviction process

Evictions can be a lengthy, daunting process for landlords and tenants, so it's important you're aware of the specific reasons, procedures and costs.

Why do landlords require renters insurance?

Renters insurance protects more than your belongings in the case of a loss. Learn how renters insurance can benefit you as well as the landlord.

Before you rent, ask your landlord about move-costs and monthly bills due

Rent, deposits and fees can sometimes get tricky if they haven't been discussed thoroughly with your landlord before signing a rental agreement.