3 tips to find a suitable tenant!

The ideal is to find a suitable tenant who will keep your property clean and will also pay the rent on time! Here are 3 tips to help you. Tip 1 Check, check check! Run a background and credit check to learn more about your tenant’s work history and finances....

Landlord and Tenant – Harassment!

As a landlord, you should watch out for a potential claim from your tenant against you!   Even if your tenant has failed to pay the rent, if you threaten to disconnect utilities to the property, attend the property without notice and/or change the locks,...

How to handle untidy and unclean tenants!

You want to ensure that there are clauses in the tenancy agreement that place obligations on your tenant to look after and keep your property clean and tidy.  Discuss this obligation with your tenant before they move in and during the tenancy if you have...

Breach of tenancy agreement – Pets!

If your property is in a block of flats or a converted house, there may be a clause within your lease that prevents you from keeping pets altogether. Other lease agreements may require you to get permission first.  If your property is leasehold ensure that you...