Landlord Resource Guide

Sections

• Getting Started

  • What Are the Basics of Operating a Household Rental Business?
  • Can You Be a Part-Time Landlord?
  • How Do You Find and Choose a Landlord-Tenant Lawyer?
  • Should You Furnish Your Rental?

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• Finding Tenants

  • What Qualities Make a Good Tenant?
  • Are Occupants Responsible for Paying Rent?
  • Can You Limit the Number of Occupants in a Rental Unit?
  • Can a Tenant With Special Needs Request Accommodations to Your Property?

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• Selecting Rental Properties

  • What Qualities Should You Look for in a Property?
  • Can an HOA Stop You From Renting Out Your Property?
  • Should You Arrange a Professional Inspection Before Buying a Property?
  • Should You Buy a Foreclosed Property?

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• Starting Tenancy

  • How Do You Help Your Tenant Get Set Up?
  • How Can You Collect Late Fees?
  • How Can You Solve Late or Partial Payment Problems?
  • How Do You Establish a Good Relationship With Your Tenant?

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• Lease

  • What Is a Lease Agreement?
  • Can You Cut Off Utility Services From the Tenant?
  • Can You Enter Your Rental in Case of an Emergency?
  • Can You Lease Your Property and Live There at the Same Time?

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• Lease Agreements

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• Rent It Out

  • Do You Need Landlord Insurance for a Rental Property?
  • Can You Transfer Your Property to an LLC If You Have a Mortgage on the Property?
  • Does Liability Coverage Have a Maximum Amount?
  • How Do You Prepare a Rental Property for Showings?

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• Rent Increases

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• Maintenance and Repairs

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• Entry and Privacy

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• Landlord Liabilities

  • What Are Your Key Liabilities as a Landlord?
  • Are You Required to Provide Your Tenant With Quiet Enjoyment During the Lease?
  • Are You Responsible for Protecting Tenants From Crime?
  • Do You Need to Disclose a Previous Death on the Property?

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• Security Deposits

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• Eviction Process

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• When Tenancy Ends

  • What Are Some General Ways to End a Tenancy Agreement?
  • Can a Tenant Move Out Due to Bad Conditions of the Premises?
  • Can You Ask Tenants to Move Out in Case of Property Repair?
  • How Do You End a Month-to-Month Rental Agreement?

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• Taxes

  • What Rental Expenses Can You Deduct as a Landlord?
  • Do You Need to Record Rental Expenses?
  • How Do You Depreciate a Rental Property?
  • How Do You Deduct Home Office Expenses?

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