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How to Attract Long-Term Tenants

May 11, 2022, 12:00 am

Long-term tenants are an incredible asset to property owners. In such a competitive market, finding a reliable renter who provides a steady source of income for you is a huge advantage. Additionally, they can save you time and money you would otherwise be spending on marketing, screening, and the ov...

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Prior to 1978, most homes in the United States used lead-based paint for their walls, doors, window frames, staircases, and other housing elements. However, lead was found to be poisonous and it was subsequently banned for consumer use in substances such as paint.

The federal government then pass...

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Texas Fair Housing Act: An Overview

April 8, 2022, 1:32 pm

Fair Housing Act is a federal law that prohibits discrimination in housing-related matters. That is, in renting, mortgage lending, home selling, and other housing-related activity. The act was created on the principle that every person in America has a right to seek housing without being discriminat...

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As a landlord, a time may come where you’ll have to evict tenants from the property and provide a notice to vacate. It could be that the tenant has stopped making rent payments or that they have caused excessive property damage. The reasons for needing to evict someone can vary, such as not paying r...

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Texas Security Deposit Laws

November 3, 2021, 12:00 am

A landlord can require a tenant to pay a security deposit before the lease signing. A security deposit acts as a safety net against a tenant’s negligent action. For example, failing to pay rent, causing repairs to be made, or causing damage to the premises exceeding normal wear and tear.

Now, var...

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