There’s good news for those with criminal convictions, because the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has just ruled that landlords cannot discriminate against them.
Renter Tax Deduction What You Need to Know
March 18, 2016 by
According to a 2015 Harvard University study, about 37 percent of the U.S. households are renters. Rep. Alan Grayson from Florida thinks the tax deduction field should be leveled between owners and renters. He has proposed a bill that would allow tax deductions for renters. Of course, the deductions will vary by income levels but as […]
Effective Coverage makes renters insurance easier
March 14, 2016 by
Renters insurance provider Effective Coverage this week rolled out a new ‘mobile renters insurance platform’ to provide convenient access to top-rated insurance carriers in California. With the new platform, renters can find, quote and buy insurance at the moment they sign their leases.
Los Angeles want landlords to be more “pet-friendly”
February 5, 2016 by
Los Angeles’ city council is urging landlords to be more “pet-friendly” and has just voted unanimously on the issue. The idea is to help renters who’re often faced with a tough decision of whether or not to give up their pets in order to secure their ideal home.
Could ‘rent-to-own’ be a solution to the rental crisis?
January 18, 2016 by
Skyrocketing rents all over the country mean that some renters are paying out more than half their paychecks to cover the rent. The so-called “rental crisis” is being blamed as a major factor prevent people from saving up a deposit in order to buy a home.
How to create a perfect rental listing [Infographic]
December 14, 2015 by
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The folks from U.K.-based firm makeitcheaper.com have produced an infographic that does an amazingly succinct job of summarizing the components of a great rental property listing.
Baltimore’s rent court accused of bias towards landlords
December 10, 2015 by
There are numerous legal grounds through which tenants can legally withhold rent payments in Baltimore, but nonetheless, the city sees more than 6,000 of its low-income renters evicted each year. In many cases, the city’s infamous Rent Court favors the landlords, and it has an eviction rate that’s higher than any other major city except […]
How to Handle a Troublesome Tenant
December 10, 2015 by
Every landlord has to deal with a troublesome tenant at some point; these days it seems like a rite of passage for anyone making a property investment.
CoreLogic delivers its housing market predictions for 2016
December 8, 2015 by
It’s that time of the year again when everyone and his dog feels the need to make a few predictions for the year ahead, and not to be outdone, real estate analysis firm CoreLogic has published its own list of what to expect.
Renters name their most sought-after amenities
December 3, 2015 by
What are the most sought-after amenities that renters look for? That was the question posed by the National Multifamily Housing Council and Kingsley Associates in a recent survey of some 120,000 apartment dwellers
