by Simone & Associates | May 23, 2024 | Before you agree to rent, Move In / Move Out Process
This guide by Franco Simone, Esq. and Lera Blevins, Esq., provides comprehensive advice for landlords on how to screen tenants without violating discrimination laws. It covers advertising vacant units, proper tenant screening procedures, permissible questions, use of criminal background checks, and the legalities around service animals, security deposits, and lease agreements.
by Simone & Associates | Feb 19, 2021 | COVID-19, Before you agree to rent, Leases, Uncategorized
Question: I am a landlord and do not want to look for new tenants every year. Should I enter into a long-term lease with my tenants? Answer: A lease can be beneficial or disastrous for a landlord. It is beneficial to keep a tenant for multiple years, so you do not...
by Simone & Associates | Dec 7, 2017 | Leases, Before you agree to rent, Move In / Move Out Process
The primary goal of the screening process is to find a desirable tenant, typically a stable occupant who is a good credit risk and will not damage the premises or disturb other tenants. [slideshare...