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| Abandoned Property/Storage | ||
| Abandoned Property | How to Decide if Your Rental Property has been Abandoned | October, 2013 |
| Abandoned Property | Abandoned Property Solutions | May, 2010 |
| The Application Process | ||
| Application Process | How to Prevent Application Fraud | March, 2014 |
| Application Process | Rental Agreements and the Lease-Up Process | October, 2012 |
| Application Process | Step-by-Step Guide to Leasing Up New Tenants | Aug-Sept, 2012 |
| Application Process | New Laws Impact Application & Screening Process | Aug-Sept, 2012 |
| Application Process | Why Your Tenant’s Rental History will Save or Cost You Money | April, 2012 |
| Application Process | How to Verify Information | October, 2006 |
| Application Process | What Landlords Should Know About Using Consumer Reports | May, 2006 |
| Asbestos | ||
| Asbestos | Asbestos Rules: What you need to Know | June-July, 2014 |
| Asbestos | What is an Asbestos Survey | June, 2013 |
| Bankruptcy/Foreclosure | ||
| Bankruptcy/Foreclosure | How The New Bankruptcy Law Affects Evictions | November, 2009 |
| Bankruptcy/Foreclosure | Applicant Bankruptcy On Credit Report: What Should You Do? | November, 2009 |
| Bankruptcy/Foreclosure | The Basics Of Foreclosure “Short-Sales” | October, 2008 |
| Bankruptcy/Foreclosure | The Foreclosure Crisis Impacts Landlords | June, 2008 |
| Bankruptcy/Foreclosure | Beyond Auctions: Other Ways To Buy Foreclosed Houses | June, 2008 |
| Bankruptcy/Foreclosure | Buying Foreclosures At The Courthouse Steps And Elsewhere! | June, 2008 |
| Bankruptcy/Foreclosure | Bankruptcy Act Reform: What It Means To Landlords | February, 2007 |
| Carbon Monoxide | ||
| Carbon Monoxide | Carbon Monoxide Basics | June-July, 2012 |
| Carbon Monoxide | Washington State Carbon Monoxide Detector Rules | June-July, 2012 |
| Computer Info/Social Media | ||
| Computer Info/Social Media | E-Mail With Tenants: What Landlords Need to Know | October, 2012 |
| Computer Info/Social Media | Property Management in the 21st Century | Aug-Sept, 2011 |
| Computer Info/Social Media | Concerned About Online Privacy? | May, 2011 |
| Computer Info/Social Media | Using Facebook as a Tenant Screening Tool | April, 2011 |
| Computer Info/Social Media | Computer Virus Basics | March, 2011 |
| Computer Info/Social Media | Using Facebook, Google and Social Media for Tenant Screening Purposes | September, 2008 |
| Computer Info/Social Media | Spyware Attack | September, 2008 |
| Computer Info/Social Media | Cyber Security Practices For Everyone | November, 2006 |
| Crime Prevention | ||
| Crime Prevention | Crime Victim Wants to Break a Lease | June-July, 2014 |
| Crime Prevention | Fireworks Ban Works | June-July, 2014 |
| Crime Prevention | Buglar-Proof Locks | Jul-Aug, 2013 |
| Crime Prevention | Lighting for Crime Prevention | Jul-Aug, 2013 |
| Crime Prevention | Regular Visits Keep Problems to a Minimum | Jul-Aug, 2013 |
| Crime Prevention | Cashier’s Checks Have Risks, too | Jul-Aug, 2013 |
| Crime Prevention | Crime Prevention through Environmental Design | June, 2013 |
| Crime Prevention | Works Bombs Are a Dangerous New Twist On An Old Kids Game | December, 2011 |
| Crime Prevention | C.O.P.S. Shops Help Landlords Every Day | May, 2010 |
| Crime Prevention | McGruff Safe House Program | October, 2009 |
| Crime Prevention | Home Crime Prevention And Safety Tips | November, 2007 |
| Crime Prevention | Knowing Who To Call When You Have A Crime Problem | November, 2007 |
| Crime Prevention | Introducing The Crime Victim Service Center | October, 2007 |
| Crime Prevention | Spokane Area COPS Shops | June, 2007 |
| Crime Prevention | Keeping Tabs On Your Rental Property | June, 2007 |
| Crime Prevention | What Are Identity Theft And Identity Fraud? | March, 2006 |
| Crime Prevention | Identity Theft: What To Do If You Become A Victim! | March, 2006 |
| Crime Prevention | New Privacy And Identity Theft Laws Now On The Books | March, 2006 |
| Crime Prevention | Where Can I Find Out More About Identity Theft and Fraud? | March, 2006 |
| Crime Prevention | Combating Crime Problems In Rental Property | February, 2006 |
| Debt Collection | ||
| Debt Collection | Collecting Money Owned By A Tenant | March, 2014 |
| Debt Collection | Bounced Checks For Rent? What Then? | April, 2012 |
| Debt Collection | Can a Landlord Get an Updated Credit Check for Tenant Who Owes Money? | February, 2012 |
| Debt Collection | New Ways To Collect Rental Payments | February, 2012 |
| Debt Collection | Collections Tips For Landlords | October, 2011 |
| Debt Collection | When Tenants Have Skipped Out On The Rent | October, 2011 |
| Debt Collection | Use The IRS As A Collection Partner | October, 2011 |
| Debt Collection | Landlord’s Guide To Collecting Tenant Judgments | October, 2011 |
| Debt Collection | Don’t Get Stuck With Your Former Tenant’s Utility Bills | June-July, 2011 |
| Debt Collection | The Rent Check Was Lost In The Mail, and Other Tales | Aug-Sept, 2009 |
| Disaster Preparation | ||
| Disaster Preparation | Duties in the Event of Damage or Loss | November, 2012 |
| Disaster Preparation | What if Your Rental Suffers Storm Damage? | November, 2012 |
| Disaster Preparation | Umbrella Policies Extend Your Coverage | November, 2012 |
| Disaster Preparation | Prepare Your Family For Disasters | July-Aug, 2006 |
| Disaster Preparation | Fact Sheet On Shelter-In-Place | July-Aug, 2006 |
| Disaster Preparation | Make Yourself An Emergency Preparation Kit | July-Aug, 2006 |
| Drugs & Nuisance | ||
| Drugs & Nuisances | Determining Drug Activity In Rentals | November, 2011 |
| Drugs & Nuisances | What To Do About a Nuisance Property | October, 2010 |
| Drugs & Nuisances | Spotting Signs Of Illegal Activity | June, 2007 |
| Drugs & Nuisances | What Can I Do About Junk Vehicles, Garbage In Yards, Nuisances? | September, 2006 |
| Evictions | ||
| Evictions | Five Common Eviction Regrets | June-July, 2014 |
| Evictions | Helpful Eviction tips | October, 2010 |
| Evictions | Appellate Court Ruling Changes The Way Physical Evictions Are Handled | April, 2007 |
| Evictions | Important Court Decision Affects Eviction Lawsuits | November, 2006 |
| Evictions | Top Twelve Ways To Absolutely Lose An Eviction | November, 2006 |
| Evictions | Some Reasons Why You Should Not Feel Guilty About Evictions | November, 2006 |
| Evictions | When Does An Eviction Violate The Fair Housing Act? | November, 2006 |
| Evictions | Some Basics About Evictions | November, 2006 |
| Evictions | Timeline For Eviction Due To Non-Payment Of Rent | November, 2006 |
| Evictions | Should An Eviction Always Disqualify An Applicant? | November, 2006 |
| Fair Housing | ||
| Fair Housing | Testing: What it is and isn’t | April, 2013 |
| Fair Housing | Fair Housing Advertising: What You Can Say And Can’t Say | March, 2013 |
| Fair Housing | The Pitfalls of “Adults Only” Housing | February, 2013 |
| Fair Housing | “You Have To Rent To ME – I’m A Protected Class” | November, 2011 |
| Fair Housing | Fair Housing And Military Personnel | April, 2009 |
| Fair Housing | Some Fair Housing Basics | April, 2009 |
| Fair Housing | Fair Housing: Families With Children | April, 2009 |
| Fair Housing | The Fair Housing Bill Of Rights | April, 2008 |
| Fair Housing | Renting To Families With Children | April, 2008 |
| Fair Housing | What To Do If You Receive A Fair Housing Complaint | April, 2008 |
| Fair Housing | Pitfalls of ‘Adult Only’ Housing | April, 2008 |
| Fair Housing | Reasonable Accommodations For Financial Circumstances Due To Disability | July-Aug, 2007 |
| Fair Housing | Advertising And The Fair Housing Act | May, 2007 |
| Fair Housing | Filling Your Vacancies In Compliance With Fair Housing Law | February, 2007 |
| Fair Housing | Reasonable Accommodation Requests Accessible Parking | Dec 2006-Jan 2007 |
| Fair Housing | Fair Housing Q & A | April, 2005 |
| Forms | ||
| Forms | Holding Agreements Can Help Fill Vacancies | Dec 2013-Jan 2014 |
| Filling Vacancies | ||
| Filling Vacancies | HousingSearchNW Free Vacancy Listing Site | March, 2014 |
| Filling Vacancies | Is Your For Rent Sign in the Wrong Place? | October, 2012 |
| Filling Vacancies | Holding Agreements can Help Fill Vacancies | Dec 2013-Jan 2014 |
| Filling Vacancies | You Can Fill Vacancies, Even in the Fall or Winter | November, 2013 |
| Filling Vacancies | Renting to Military Personnel | March, 2013 |
| Filling Vacancies | Renting to families with children | March, 2013 |
| Filling Vacancies | HUD has Updated occupancy policy | March, 2013 |
| Filling Vacancies | Filling Your Vacancies Faster | February, 2013 |
| Filling Vacancies | Remember: There’s Now An Inlander Page Just For Landlords. | May, 2012 |
| Filling Vacancies | Affordable Attention-Getting Ads For Your Vacancies | April, 2012 |
| Filling Vacancies | Nuisance Property Can Make it Harder to Fill Your Vacancies | June-July, 2011 |
| Filling Vacancies | Writing That Rental Ad – The One That Fills The Vacancy Faster | June-July, 2011 |
| Filling Vacancies | Vacancies May Cost More to Insure | June-July, 2011 |
| Filling Vacancies | Don’t Forget Safety When Showing Vacancies | June-July, 2011 |
| Filling Vacancies | Don’t Stop Marketing Vacancy Until you Have the Money | June-July, 2011 |
| Filling Vacancies | More about Filling Vacancies | October, 2010 |
| Filling Vacancies | 10 Ways To Determine Rent For Your Vacancy | May, 2010 |
| Filling Vacancies | Less Applicant Traffic? What You Can Do? | February, 2010 |
| Finances | ||
| Finances | Beware of Equity Skimming | June-July, 2014 |
| Finances | Avoid Mechanic’s Leins from your Tenenta | April, 2014 |
| Finances | Escrow Your Expenses | November, 2011 |
| Finances | What You Should Know About Strategic Default | November, 2011 |
| Finances | When Paying By Check | November, 2010 |
| Finances | Off-Market Properties Can Be A Great Buy | October, 2010 |
| Finances | Cash For Gadgets | May, 2010 |
| Finances | Does Investing In A Fixer-Upper Really Pay Off Big? | Aug-Sept, 2009 |
| Finances | Protecting Your Money In Tough Times | March, 2009 |
| Finances | Access Your Rental Assistance Payments Online | September, 2008 |
| Finances | Why A Limited Liability Company Can Be A Benefit To Landlords | May, 2007 |
| Finances | Managing The Negative Cash Flow Problems | February, 2007 |
| Finances | Understanding The 1031 Tax Exchange | Dec 2006-Jan 2007 |
| Fire Information | ||
| Fire Information | Emergency Window Exit & Egress Info | June-July, 2014 |
| Fire Information | Fireworks Rules and Regulations | June-July, 2014 |
| Fire Information | Easy Fixes For Spring Water Stains | May, 2012 |
| Fire Information | What To Do After A Fire? | May, 2012 |
| Fire Information | How To Prepare For Household Fires | May, 2012 |
| Fire Information | Winter Is Fire Season! | Dec 2010-Jan 2011 |
| Fire Information | The Midnight Fire Call | Dec 2007-Jan 2008 |
| Fire Information | Fire Procedure Guidelines For Residential Buildings | Dec 2007-Jan 2008 |
| Hoarding | ||
| Hoarding | Hoarding: Out of Hiding | April, 2014 |
| Hoarding | Hoarding is Now Recognized as a Mental Disorder | March, 2014 |
| Hoarding | Tenants Who Hoard | October, 2010 |
| Insurance | ||
| Insurance | Can a Landlord Require Tenant Insurance? | March, 2014 |
| Insurance | Commercial Liability Umbrella Coverage | March, 2014 |
| Insurance | Duties in the Event of Damage or Loss | November, 2012 |
| Insurance | What if Your Rental Suffers Storm Damage? | November, 2012 |
| Insurance | What is Title Insurance? | November, 2012 |
| Insurance | Tenant Insurance Addendum | November, 2012 |
| Insurance | Encourage Renters to Obtain Insurance | November, 2012 |
| Insurance | Umbrella Policies Extend Your Coverage | November, 2012 |
| Insurance | What is Title Insurance? | November, 2008 |
| Insurance | If Your Rental Property Burned Tonight, Would You Have Enough Coverage? | October, 2007 |
| Landlording 101 and Beyond | ||
| Landlord Info | Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions | April, 2014 |
| Landlord Info | Learning from other Landlords’ Experiences | February, 2014 |
| Landlord Info | Successful Landlording Begins with Some Basics | Dec 2013-Jan 2014 |
| Landlord Info | Unauthorized Occupants are still a Big Problem | October, 2013 |
| Landlord Info | How to Handle a Tenant’s Abandoned Property | October, 2013 |
| Landlord Info | Regular Visits to Rentals Prevent Many Problems | Jul-Aug, 2013 |
| Landlord Info | Can a Landlord go on Vacation? | Jul-Aug, 2013 |
| Landlord Info | Tenant Vacation Notice | June, 2013 |
| Landlord Info | Renting to Military Personnel | March, 2013 |
| Landlord Info | Renting to Families with children | March, 2013 |
| Landlord Info | HUD has Updated it Occupancy Policy | March, 2013 |
| Landlord Info | The Best Way to Handle Noise Complaints | February, 2013 |
| Landlord Info | A Refresher Course for Success in Landlording | February, 2013 |
| Landlord Info | See the “Property Management” Category for more information | |
| Landlord Law | ||
| Landlord Law | Get That Property Out of Your Name! | October, 2013 |
| Landlord Law | Watch Out for Liabilities in you Rental Property | October, 2013 |
| Landlord Law | When a Tenant Refuses the Landlord’s Entry | October, 2013 |
| Landlord Law | Window Screens can Increase Landlord Liability | June, 2013 |
| Landlord Law | The Pitfalls of “Adults Only” Housing | February, 2013 |
| Landlord Law | 5 Ways A Tenant Can Break A Lease | September, 2012 |
| Landlord Law | Small Claims Court Information | February, 2012 |
| Landlord Law | Small Claims Court – Do The Math | February, 2012 |
| Landlord Law | When A Tenant Refuses The Landlord Entry | November, 2011 |
| Landlord Law | Medical Marijuana, A Legal Opinion | September, 2010 |
| Landlord Law | Legal Mistakes Landlords Must Avoid | September, 2010 |
| Landlord Law | How to Execute A Power Of Attorney | September, 2010 |
| Landlord Law | What Does “Last Month’s Rent” Really Mean? | May, 2010 |
| Landlord Law | Criminal History Of Prospective Tenant What You Can Do and Cannot Do | May, 2010 |
| Landlord Law | Landlord’s Right Of Entry | April, 2010 |
| Landlord Law | What To Do When You Inherit A Tenant | April, 2010 |
| Landlord Law | When Landlords Are Liable (And When They Aren’t) | Dec 2010-Jan 2011 |
| Landlord Law | Top Legal Issues Impacting Landlords | Dec 2010-Jan 2011 |
| Landlord Law | Pay Close Attention To How Real Estate Is Titled | Aug-Sept 2009 |
| Lead-Based Paint | ||
| Lead-Based Paint | Property Mgrs and Landlords To Face Fines Without EPA Training | October, 2010 |
| Lead-Based Paint | Quick And Important Reminder About Lead-Based Paint | September, 2008 |
| Lead-Based Paint | New Rule To Help Stop Childhood Lead Poisoning | November, 2009 |
| Lease-Up | ||
| Lease-Up | Holding Agreements can Help Fill a Vacancy | Dec 2013-Jan 2014 |
| Lease-Up | The Pitfalls of “Adults Only” Housing | February, 2013 |
| Lease-Up | What Is Best? One Year Lease Or Month To Month? | February, 2014 |
| Lease-Up | Rental Agreements & Lease-Up | October, 2012 |
| Lease-Up | Step By Step Guide To Leasing To New Tenants | Aug-Sept 2012 |
| Lease-Up | Using the Holding Agreement to Your Advantage | Dec 2008-Jan 2009 |
| Lease-Up | The Importance of Property Condition Reports | Dec 2008-Jan 2009 |
| Lease-Up | Application Fees: How And Why To Collect Them | March, 2006 |
| Lease-Up | The Rental Agreement | February, 2006 |
| Marijuana | ||
| Marijuana | New Marijuana Laws Impact on Landlords | November, 2013 |
| Marijuana | Marijuana Options for Rental Property Owners | November, 2013 |
| Maintenance | ||
| Maintenance | How to Handle Lawn Care for Rentals | June-July 2014 |
| Maintenance | What IS That Smell? | February, 2014 |
| Maintenance | Do Your Tenants Know How to Care for the Garbage Disposal | February, 2014 |
| Maintenance | Cable TV-High Def Wiring: What to Do | November, 2013 |
| Maintenance | Saving Money on Furnace Repairs | November, 2013 |
| Maintenance | Request For Maintenance & Time Limits For Making Repairs | November, 2012 |
| Maintenance | Heating Your Rental Safey | October, 2013 |
| Maintenance | Fall Maintenance Checklist | October, 2012 |
| Maintenance | Window Screens increase Landlord Liability | June, 2013 |
| Maintenance | How to fix those foggy Windows | June, 2013 |
| Maintenance | Four Costly Maintenance Mistakes | June, 2013 |
| Maintenance | Time Limits for Making Repairs | May, 2013 |
| Maintenance | How to Remove Nicotine from Walls & Ceilings | April, 2013 |
| Maintenance | Preventing Heat Stress | Jun-Jul, 2012 |
| Maintenance | Request For Maintenance & Time Limits For Making Repairs | Jun-Jul, 2012 |
| Maintenance | Does Your Tenant Know How To Care For The Garbage Disposal? | April, 2012 |
| Maintenance | Choosing The Right Bulb For Your Rental | February, 2012 |
| Maintenance | Cleaning Up a Broken CFL Light bulb | February, 2012 |
| Maintenance | What’s Wrong With My Furnace? | November, 2011 |
| Maintenance | Mildew-Proof Caulking | October, 2011 |
| Maintenance | Remodeling: So You Thought It Was Going To Be Easy! | Aug-Sept, 2011 |
| Maintenance | What to do about Scratches in Woodwork | Jun-Jul, 2011 |
| Maintenance | Make Spring Painting Easier | April, 2011 |
| Maintenance | Repairing Double-Paned Windows | February, 2011 |
| Maintenance | Painting Tips for Repaired Drywall | November, 2010 |
| Maintenance | The Handy Husband: Burner Element Failure | October, 2010 |
| Maintenance | The Handy Husband: Prevent Dryer Vent Fires In Your Rentals | September, 2010 |
| Maintenance | Hot Weather Painting | July-Aug, 2010 |
| Maintenance | What Is That Smell? | July-Aug, 2010 |
| Maintenance | How Safe Are The Decks On Your Rentals? | July-Aug, 2010 |
| Maintenance | Don’t Overlook Those Gutters | May, 2010 |
| Maintenance | Getting To The Root Of The Problem of Roots | October, 2009 |
| Maintenance | So Just How Do I Safely Relight My Furnace Pilot Light? | November, 2009 |
| Maintenance | What To Do When Good Appliances Go Bad | Aug-Sept, 2009 |
| Maintenance | What To Do If You Are Not Satisfied With A Construction Contactor’s Work | November, 2008 |
| Maintenance | Avoid Mechanical’s Liens From Dishonest Tenants | November, 2008 |
| Maintenance | 10 Questions To Ask A Prospective Maintenance Workers | November, 2008 |
| Maintenance | How Changes To Contractor Registration Law Affects Landlords | February, 2008 |
| Maintenance | What Is Resurfacing? What Are The Benefits? | November, 2007 |
| Mediation | ||
| Mediation | Mediation of Landlord-Tenant Disputes | April, 2014 |
| Mediation | Landlord-Tenant Mediation | March, 2013 |
| Mediation | What is Mediation? | February, 2011 |
| Mediation | Mediation Resources | February, 2011 |
| Mediation | Is Mediation A Useful Tool For Landlord? | February, 2011 |
| Mediation | Mediation In Lower Income Residential Evictions | March, 2010 |
| Mold | ||
| Mold | What To Do About Mold In Your Rental | May, 2012 |
| Mold | Three Ways to Kill Mold Naturally | November, 2010 |
| Mold | IRS Will Now Allow Deductions for Mold & Asbestos Removal | November, 2010 |
| Mold | Understanding Mold Issues | May, 2008 |
| Mold | Understanding The Landlord’s Responsibility When It Comes To Mold | May, 2008 |
| Parking | ||
| Parking | Carports – the Parking Solution | April, 2013 |
| Pest Control | ||
| Pest Control | Reclaiming Your Home: Send Pesky Pests Packing (Mice) | October, 2011 |
| Pest Control | Reclaiming Your Home: Send Pesky Pests Packing (Ants) | Aug-Sept, 2011 |
| Pest Control | A Bed Bug Infestation Can Happen To Anyone | September, 2010 |
| Pest Control | Pest of the Month: Yellow Jackets Are Ruining My Picnic | September, 2010 |
| Pest Control | Here Come The Spiders! | Jul-Aug, 2010 |
| Pest Control | Look For Termite Swarms In Spring Weather | April, 2010 |
| Pest Control | Hazards Of Bugs Bombs | April, 2010 |
| Pest Control | Natural Pest Control | April, 2010 |
| Pest Control | DYI Pest Control Tips | April, 2010 |
| Pets | ||
| Pets | Allowing Pets in Rental Property | May, 2014 |
| Pets | Can Landlords Charge Pet Rent? | May, 2014 |
| Pets | Sample Pet Application Form | May, 2014 |
| Pets | Are You A Landlord With Dangerous Dogs? | May, 2014 |
| Pets | New Products Help Manage Pet Issues (DNA) | May, 2014 |
| Pets | Pet Violations: A Landlord Tip | May, 2014 |
| Pets | Screening Criteria for Pets | May, 2014 |
| Pets | Pet Lights Available | May, 2014 |
| Pets | How Service Animals Differ From Pets | May, 2014 |
| Pets | Pet Checklist for Landlords | May, 2014 |
| Pets | Even After A Pet’s Death, Landlords May Keep Deposit | May, 2014 |
| Pets | Creating a Profitable Pet Friendly Apartment | Aug-Sept, 2011 |
| Pets | Conquering Pets Odors | Aug-Sept, 2011 |
| Pets | Dealing with a Tenant’s Barking Dog | Aug-Sept, 2011 |
| Pets | Sample Pet Application Form | Aug-Sept, 2011 |
| Pets | If You’re Caught Catnapping, Your Tenants Could Dog You Out | Aug-Sept, 2011 |
| Pets | Pet Lights Available | June-July, 2009 |
| Plumbing Problems | ||
| Plumbing | Clogged Sewer Lines | May, 2013 |
| Plumbing | Who Pays for Plumbing Repairs: Tenant or Landlord | May, 2013 |
| Plumbing | Landlords do not have to pay for aUnauthorized Plumbing Repairs | May, 2013 |
| Plumbing | The Truth about Drain Cleaning Chemicals | May, 2013 |
| Plumbing | Plumbing & Drain Addendum | May, 2013 |
| Plumbing | Request Time Limits for Making Repairs | May, 2013 |
| Plumbing | New Technology Provides Leak Rescue | May, 2013 |
| Plumbing | Things to Know about Sewer Backups and Pipelines | May, 2013 |
| Property Management | ||
| Property Management | Tenant on Tenant Harassment | March, 2014 |
| Property Management | Tenant Vacation Notice | June-July 2014 |
| Property Management | Regular Visits to your Rentals Prevent Problems | June-July 2014 |
| Property Management | Tips on Pool Safety | June-July 2014 |
| Property Management | Non-Payment of Rent – Don’t Accept Excuses | April, 2014 |
| Property Management | Unauthorized Occupants are Still a Big Problem | October, 2013 |
| Property Management | Never Pick up the Rent in Person Again | October, 2013 |
| Property Management | A Landlord’s Right to Enter | October, 2013 |
| Property Management | NOISE: The Best Way to Handle Noise Complaints | February, 2013 |
| Property Management | Cable TV and Hi Def Wiring — What to Do? | February, 2013 |
| Property Management | Lost Keys: A Matter of Safety | October, 2012 |
| Property Management | What To Do When Tenants Let Friends Move In | October, 2012 |
| Property Management | Videotaping or Photos can Reduce Disputes | Aug-Sept, 2012 |
| Property Management | How do You Handle Lawn Care for your rentals? | Aug-Sept, 2012 |
| Property Management | Preventing Heat Stress | Jun-Jul, 2012 |
| Property Management | Death Of A Tenant | May, 2012 |
| Property Management | What Does “Last Month’s Rent” Really Mean? | April, 2012 |
| Property Management | Taking Control Of Your Rental Business | Dec 2011-Jan 2012 |
| Property Management | Landlord Contact Numbers | November, 2011 |
| Property Management | Should You Let A Tenant Out Of A Lease | October, 2011 |
| Property Management | Can A Landlord Boot A Tenant For Faking a “Slip and Fall” | March, 2011 |
| Property Management | Tenants Who Hoard | October, 2010 |
| Property Management | Helping Tenants Move Out | October, 2010 |
| Property Management | Dealing with Problem Tenants | September, 2010 |
| Property Management | What To Do When You Inherit A Tenant | Jul-Aug, 2010 |
| Property Management | HUD Has Updated Their Occupancy Policy | June, 2010 |
| Property Management | How To Decide If A Tenant Has Abandoned Your Property | June, 2010 |
| Property Management | When A Tenant Is In The Hospital Or In Jail | June, 2010 |
| Property Management | What’s Best: One-Year Lease Or Month-To-Month? | February, 2010 |
| Property Management | Court Rules That Notices Must Be “Understandable” | October, 2009 |
| Property Management | 7 Tips To Do Before Turning Over The Keys To Your Next Tenant | November, 2009 |
| Property Management | Renting To Students | Aug-Sept, 2009 |
| Property Management | Oh! Those Unauthorized Occupants | May, 2009 |
| Property Management | Parking Lot Safety During Shopping And Revelry | February, 2009 |
| Property Management | Making Tenant Move-outs As Smooth As Possible | November, 2008 |
| Property Management | When A Tenant Refuses The Landlord Entry | September, 2008 |
| Property Management | When A Landlord Needs A Property Manager | September, 2008 |
| Property Management | How To Raise Rents | May, 2008 |
| Property Management | Should Landlords Take Photos Of Rental Applicants? | March, 2008 |
| Roommates | ||
| Roommates | Roommate Addendum | April, 2011 |
| Roommates | Renting to Roommates Presents Challenges | April, 2011 |
| Roommates | Should You Rent To Roommates? And The Best Way To Make It Work | Jul-Aug, 2008 |
| Screening | ||
| Screening | Check Online Court Records | Jul-Aug, 2013 |
| Screening | When You Are Asked to Give References For Tenants | October, 2012 |
| Screening | New Laws Impacts Screening Process | Aug-Sept, 2012 |
| Screening | What Is An Adverse Action Letter | Aug-Sept, 2012 |
| Screening | Why Landlord Should Use A Professional Screening Company | Aug-Sept, 2012 |
| Screening | Why Your Tenant’s Rental History Will Make You Money or Cost You Money. | April, 2012 |
| Screening | Criteria For Rental Applicants | November, 2011 |
| Screening | Additional Rental Criteria | November, 2011 |
| Screening | When Calling Past Landlords – Stick To Your Script | October, 2010 |
| Screening | Tenant Screening Simplified | Jul-Aug, 2010 |
| Screening | Questions About Tenant Screening? | Jul-Aug, 2010 |
| Screening | The Red Flags That Signal The Problem Tenant | September, 2007 |
| Screening | Do’s And Don’ts Of Tenant Selection | October, 2006 |
| Screening | Getting Good Tenants | October, 2006 |
| Screening | How To Verify Information | October, 2006 |
| Screening | What Landlords Need To Know About Using Consumer Reports | May, 2006 |
| Section 8 (Vouchers) | ||
| Section 8 | Some Benefits Of Participation In Section 8 | April, 2007 |
| Section 8 | Some Cautions About Section 8 | April, 2007 |
| Section 8 | Some Misconceptions About Section 8 | April, 2007 |
| Section 8 | What Landlords Should Know About Section 8 | March, 2007 |
| Security Deposits | ||
| Security Deposits | Security Deposit Q & A | March, 2014 |
| Security Deposits | Can Landlords Deduct Half Of Replacement Cost From the Deposit! | November, 2010 |
| Security Deposits | Don’t Let Your Tenant Clean You Out Of The Security Deposit | Dec 2008-Jan 2009 |
| Security Deposits | Deposit Checklist | Dec 2008-Jan 2009 |
| Security Deposits | Avoiding Security Deposit Disputes | October, 2008 |
| Security Deposits | Keys To Having A Successful Security Deposit Policy | June, 2007 |
| Service Animals | ||
| Service Animals | Service Animal Clarification | October, 2012 |
| Service Animals | The Most-Asked Question About Service Animals | April,2012 |
| Service Animals | What Landlords Should Know About Service Animals | February, 2006 |
| Serving Notices | ||
| Serving Notices | Using A Process Server Can Be The Best Choice | November, 2011 |
| Serving Notices | Serving Pre-Litigation Notices | November, 2011 |
| Serving Notices | Certificate Gives Proof Of Mailing | Dec 2009-Jan 2010 |
| Smoke Detectors | ||
| Smoke Detectors | Smoke Alarm Reminders | Dec 2011-Jan 2012 |
| Smoke Detectors | Smoke Detector Solutions | November, 2010 |
| Smoke Detectors | Smoke Detectors: What Do You Need To Know Today? | February, 2010 |
| Smoke Detectors | Smoke Alarm Tips | Dec 2007-Jan 2008 |
| Smoke-Free Information | ||
| Smoke-Free Housing | Secondhand Smoke Facts | April, 2013 |
| Smoke-Free Housing | How to Remove Nicotine from Walls and Ceilings | April, 2013 |
| Smoke-Free Housing | Free Smoke-Free Window Clings for Landlords | April, 2013 |
| Smoke-Free Housing | Smoke-Free Lease Addendum | April, 2013 |
| Smoke-Free Housing | How Landlords Can Benefit From Smoke-Free Rentals | April,2013 |
| Smoke-Free Housing | High Demand for Smoke-Free Housing | September, 2010 |
| Smoke-Free Housing | Smoke-Free Housing: Building A Better Community Together | June, 2010 |
| Smoke-Free Housing | Five Easy Steps To Make Your Property Smoke-Free | March, 2009 |
| Smoke-Free Housing | Secondhand Smoke Damaged Lungs, MRIs Show | Jul-Aug, 2007 |
| Taxes | ||
| Taxes | Do You Need to Issue a 1099 to your Handyman? | March, 2014 |
| Taxes | Lower Your Taxes As Property Values Fall | June-July, 2014 |
| Taxes | Death and Taxes Do Not Always Have to Go Together | February, 2014 |
| Taxes | How To Obtain A Transcript Of Your Past Tax Information. | April, 2012 |
| Taxes | Understanding The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) | March, 2012 |
| Taxes | The Usual (And Not-So-Usual) Tax-Time Tips | March, 2012 |
| Taxes | Tax Tips Especially For Landlords | March, 2012 |
| Taxes | Going Green May Reduce Your Taxes | March, 2012 |
| Taxes | Tax Time Doesn’t Need To Be Stress Time | March, 2012 |
| Taxes | Four Steps To Lowering Your Property Taxes | My, 2010 |
| Taxes | Top Business Deduction Audit Triggers | February, 2008 |
| Taxes | What If You Are Audited And Lose? | February, 2008 |
| Taxes | News Flash: IRS Allows Deductions For Mold And Asbestos Removal | February, 2007 |
| Taxes | Top Ten Tax Deductions For Landlords | Dec 2006-Jan 2007 |
| Technology | ||
| Ttechnology | Landlords can Benefit from Smart Phones | June, 2013 |
| Utilities | ||
| Utilities | The Myth of Free Utilities | October, 2011 |
| Utilities | Don’t Get Stuck With Your Tenant’s Utility Bills | November, 2009 |
| Utilities | Energy Bills And Your Tenants | Aug-Sept, 2009 |
| Water Topics | ||
| Water Topics | Getting to the Root of the Problem (root removal) | May, 2013 |
| Water Topics | New Technology Provides Leak Rescue | May, 2013 |
| Water Topics | Things to know about Sewer Backups and Pipelines | May, 2013 |
| Water Topics | Drought Problems – How Dry I Am | Jun-Jul, 2012 |
| Water Topics | Cost-Savings Tips For Victims Of Water-Related Property Damage | May, 2012 |
| Water Topics | Saving On Water Damage With Preventative Maintenance | December, 2011 |
| Water Topics | Preventing a Sewer Pipe Crisis | May, 2011 |
| Water Topics | Water Damage Prevention | May, 2011 |
| Water Topics | A Flood of Questions | May, 2011 |
| Water Topics | Shut-Off Valves: What Your Tenant Should Know | May, 2011 |
| Water Topics | Protect Your Rental Property Basement from Water Damage | May, 2011 |
| Water Topics | Saving Water With Smart Landscaping | May, 2011 |
| Water Topics | Reducing Water Use Without Costly Re-Landscaping | May, 2011 |
| Water Topics | Water, Water Everywhere: What Your Tenants Might Not Be Telling You | May, 2011 |
| Water Topics | The Handy Husband: Easy Fixes For Spring Water Stains | March, 2011 |
| Winter Topics | ||
| Winter Topics | Does Your Rental Unit Have A Chimney? | Dec 2013-Jan 2014 |
| Winter Topics | A Landlord’s Winter Obligations | Dec 2013-Jan 2014 |
| Winter Topics | Tenants Should Know How to Use Water Shut-Off Valves | Dec 2013-Jan 2014 |
| Winter Topics | Storm Damage in Rentals | Dec 2013-Jan 2014 |
| Winter Topics | Tips about Ice and Snow Liabilities for Rental Property | Dec 2013-Jan 2014 |
| Winter Topics | Avoid Overusing Ice-melt Products on Sidewalks | Dec 2013-Jan 2014 |
| Winter Topics | A Landlord’s Ice & Snow Liability | Dec 2013-Jan 2014 |
| Winter Topics | Heating Your Rental Safely | October, 2013 |
| Winter Topics | Check Gutters Before Winter Sets in | October, 2013 |
| Winter Topics | Windstorm Q & A | February, 2012 |
| Winter Topics | Dealing With Storm Damage | December, 2011 |
| Winter Topics | What Is Creosote? | December, 2011 |
| Winter Topics | Heating Your Rental Safety | November, 2010 |
| Winter Topics | Power Outage Information At Your Fingertips | Dec 2010-Jan 2011 |
| Winter Topics | Landlord Legal Obligations After A Storm | Dec 2010-Jan 2011 |