advice Archives - Page 9 of 13

One “Best Practice” for Communication with Tenants

First Published January 7th, 2016 | Updated January 19th, 2016 Posted in advice

Do you like it when communication with tenants goes for long stretches of time without saying a word, or does this make you nervous?

Free Premium Content: Security Camera Installation

First Published December 3rd, 2015 | Updated April 19th, 2023 Posted in advice

Chris Yacino of Eaglestar Security recently shares advice with Worcester landlords about security camera installation.

Questions and Answers for November 2015

First Published November 23rd, 2015 | Updated April 25th, 2023 Posted in advice, Crime

Questions and answers for November 2015: My tenant was arrested. They'll be in jail/prison for a long time and the premises are unoccupied. What do I do?

Dilemma of the no-more-than-four rule

Posted on October 25th, 2015 Posted in advice, policy

By John Phelan (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Dilemma of the no-more-than-four rule that affects student housing and increases costs for students.

Using credit reports for tenant screening

Posted on October 24th, 2015 Posted in advice, tenant screening

The first step to protect your rental property is screening every applicant. Credit reports are useful but may require inspections & adverse action letters.

Ford’s Pest of the Month: Eastern Subterranean Termites

First Published October 16th, 2015 | Updated April 19th, 2023 Posted in advice, extermination

The type of termites we deal with in New England are subterranean and are typically moving around in the soil. Learn about detection and treatment.

Four Things your Insurance Might Not Cover

First Published October 11th, 2015 | Updated April 19th, 2023 Posted in advice, financials, insurance

Four broad categories of things landlord insurance may commonly omit. Are you covered? Should you be?

Four Ways to Impress Your New Tenants

First Published September 25th, 2015 | Updated December 31st, 2024 Posted in advice

Four Ways to Impress your New Tenants. Elevate your business above the competition by differentiating yourself as a landlord that cares.

Questions and Answers for September 2015

First Published September 18th, 2015 | Updated April 25th, 2023 Posted in advice, financials

Should I set up an LLC for my property? My tenant is using electricity at twice the amount I used to spend when I lived there. What are my options?

Verification of Disability

First Published August 18th, 2015 | Updated April 28th, 2023 Posted in advice, forms

What do you do when a tenant with a therapy dog applies for your "no pets" apartment?