Practical Advice for Landlord/Tenant Issues – Part 2
June 7th, 2012 by Diane Tiveron | No Comments | Filed in Real Estate LawMinimizing Exposure in the Landlord/Tenant Relationship
While there is no full-proof way of eliminating exposure to problems or difficulties with tenants, there are a few that one should keep in mind:
- A detailed rental application with request for references
- A credit check – authorizations typically needed and should be obtained in any event
- Social security numbers
- Adequate security deposits
Security Deposits
With respect to a security deposits, they are generally intended only to protect against damages and unpaid rent, (more…)
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