Top Rental Property Amenities to Offer
Wondering what to do to your rental property to attract quality tenants or keep the ones you already have in place? Consider incorporating some of the amenities that renters are looking for nowadays.As people’s needs shift over the course of a life, so do a rental community’s needs as a whole. That’s why paying attention to […]
Mosquito Prevention
Protect Yourself and Your Family from Mosquito Bites Use insect repellent Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents with one of the active ingredients below. When used as directed, EPA-registered insect repellents are proven safe and effective, even for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Find the right insect repellent for you by using EPA’s search tool. Tips for babies […]
Tips for Rental Property Showing
Look sharp. In the rental game, image is everything. If you want to attract great tenants and prevent costly vacancies, then your property needs to look the part. After all, you wouldn’t show up to a job interview without ironing your shirt. So, why would you show your rental property without making sure it looks […]
Sharing the Road with Buses
Safely Sharing the Road with School Buses Did you know that school buses are far safer than the other vehicles on the road? The government sets all kinds of regulations about what kind of vehicle can be used to transport school students, how that vehicle is built, how many people can ride on the bus, and where they […]
The Cost of Flooding
Flooding can be an emotionally and financially devastating event. With flood insurance, you’re able to recover faster and more fully. Use the tool below to see how much flood damage – even from just a few inches of water – could roughly cost you. This is estimated data and may not reflect your locality or […]
Tornado Safety
A tornado is a tube of spinning air that forms from a thunderstorm and touches the ground. Tornadoes are dangerous. They can knock down buildings, uproot trees, move vehicles and destroy things in their path. Heavy rains, lightning, flash flooding and hail are possible. Tornadoes can happen anywhere. Prepare now so you can stay safe. […]
How to Screen Tenants
Having a thorough and consistent screening process in place is one of the most vital steps you can take as a successful landlord. Conducting a tenant screening can help to minimize some of the risks of being a landlord, such as late payments and non-payment, tenant eviciton, and property damage. If you are new to the […]
What to Do Before a Flood
Flood Safety Flood Warning vs. Watch Before a Flood During a Flood After a Flood Flooding Resources Flood SafetyTurn Around Don’t DrownState Flood InformationFlood HazardsNWS Flood Related ProductsForecasts and ObservationsNational Water CenterEducation and Outreach MaterialsPartner Agencies Sometimes floods develop slowly and forecasters can anticipate where a flood will happen days or weeks before it occurs. […]
Ways to Stay Cool in the Heat
According to the CDC, high temperatures kill hundreds of people in the U.S. each year, and forecasters are predicting a hot month in August this year. Prepare yourself for what’s to come and stay protected from the heat to avoid heatstroke or hyperthermia (yes, this is a real thing!). Follow our tips below to beat the […]
Landlord Terminology
Below you will find definitions for a number of common words and phrases that can arise in the context of the landlord-tenant relationship. Those terms contained within quotes, i.e. “termination date of lease,” are defined as they might be found in a clause or provision of a typical residential lease or rental agreement. Abandonment: A tenant’s […]