Time to Switch to LED Light Bulbs
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LED's use so little energy (8.5 to 11 W) that they outperform even CFL's over a three year period. Get the spreadsheet example calculation.
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LED's use so little energy (8.5 to 11 W) that they outperform even CFL's over a three year period. Get the spreadsheet example calculation.
Questions and Answers for July 2015
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I terminated the tenancy, but instead of moving out, they paid me the rent! Can I accept it? Can I lock tenants out of the basement?
Have You Stopped Taking Security Deposits?
Posted in advice, calculators, financials
If feedback from some landlords is any indicator, then one thing that keeps you up at night is accepting and managing security deposits.
Ford’s Pest of the Month: Japanese Beetle Grub
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The Japanese Beetle Grub is a larvae ½-1” long with hair extending out of its back end. See what it can do to a lawn, and what you can do to stop it.
A Recommended Screening Service
| Posted in advice, tenant screening
If you have fewer than four vacancies a year, SmartScreen is the cheapest way to get real credit data.
DIY Exterior Painting Tips
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It's summer and soon there will be many rain-free days to do some DIY exterior painting. Here are some essential painting tips.
What to do if a tenant has a Medical Marijuana card
Posted in advice, tenant screening
The most important advice you will ever hear: engage in dialog. Useful especially when a tenant has a medical marijuana card.
Questions and Answers
| Posted in advice, evictions, laws, tenant screening
Questions and answers as seen on our Message Boards.
Ford’s Pest of the Month: Crabgrass
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Usually by the first week of May, crabgrass has begun to germinate. Each passing day beyond germination pushes it a little further beyond our control.
Quick, Sue the Landlord Now!
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Recently we became aware of a conversation taking place about Massachusetts security deposit law.