I’m Tired of My Noisy Tenant!
Elaine is a responsible, no-nonsense landlord. Her leases are clear and thorough, and her tenants generally live by her rules. Every now and then, however, Elaine signs a lease with a tenant who unexpectedly starts causing trouble—despite her checking the tenant’s rental history, criminal background, and credit. This time it’s a young woman who is [...]
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Garnishing a Tenant’s Wages for Back Rent or Damages
Depending on the state in which your property sits, you can probably collect back rent and damages from former tenants through wage garnishment. Garnishment of wages is done through the courts, after a judgment is made against the debtor. The debtor’s employer is ordered to withhold a portion of his or her wages, and turn them [...]
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What if Your Tenant is Doing Drugs?
Christopher is no newbie landlord. He has purchased and rehabbed several properties in his city, and is running his investment property business full time. His tenants are a mix of couples, families, and singles from every income tier and diverse backgrounds. He’s had his share of problem tenants, but the only real problems he’s had [...]
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When It’s Okay to Evict a Tenant
On this site, we’ve covered the importance of clear rental agreements and leases a dozen times or more. And we’ve stated that the relationship between landlord and tenant is strictly a business one. Never does that distinction become more important than when it’s time to evict a tenant. Even landlords who choose tenants very wisely, who [...]
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