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It is important to understand what a rental emergency is. Depending on whose perspective it is - owner, tenant, vendor, or property manager - it can mean different things when it happens.The definition found on Wikipedia is An emergency is a situation that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property, or environment. Most emerge...

Record heats have affected the majority of the US in all areas over time and referred to as the "dog days of summer." The news media has reported many heat-related illnesses and deaths. Many blame the effects of global warming. Whatever the reasons for the extreme heat, it is important to remember that summer is "far from o...

Many rental properties have a bland or neutral look throughout. There are exceptions, but property owners try to avoid conflicts with residents' furnishings. Most rental contracts contain clauses that tenants are not to alter or modify the property because the landlord wants to maintain a neutral color scheme for marketing to future t...

The Federal Fair Housing Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) protect persons with physical and/or mental disabilities. These same laws prohibit discrimination against tenants with service or support animals. The courts take this seriously and it is a huge liability to refuse to rent to a qual...

Unless public transportation is readily available, the majority of people use some type of motor vehicle. Watching for signs of trouble and taking measures to prevent theft can go a long way to protect your means of transport. No one wants the hassle of breaking down or incurring financial loss.Watch for these five signs of trouble and ta...

If you are a resident of Texas and registered to vote, you will want to consider voting for Proposition 1 on November 3, 2015. First, it will lower the taxes on the home you own and occupy. Secondly it will prevent forever the possibility of a transfer tax on the future sale of any property in Texas. Please read it below:Proposition 1 - S...

If you are a resident of Texas and registered to vote, you will want to consider voting for Proposition 1 on November 3, 2015. First, it will lower the taxes on a home you may purchase and occupy in the future. Secondly it will prevent forever the possibility of a transfer tax on the future sale of any property in Texas. Please read it be...

Under the right conditions, watching a lightning storm can be entertaining. However, exposure to lightning can be devastating, causing damage to both humans and property. Here are some interesting facts regarding this weather phenomenon.Lightning can occur anywhere in the world but the highest occurrences are in the southeastern states, w...

No one likes surprises that affect their investment financially, which is why we are apprising you now of the legislative changes in the event your property does require a new AC unit, heat pump, or water heater.Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps Beginning January 1, 2015 the federal government, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) changed t...

Why is it one of the first words we learn to say quickly is "no?" Then, why is it so hard for people to accept when someone says "no?" Whether an owner finds it difficult or not, there are times to say "no" to a prospective tenant.Most property owners or managers rent to applicants based on credit, income, an...