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		<title>Landlord Forum</title>
		<link>http://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/blog/2009/07/02/landlord-forum-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Ezzell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Widow Needs to Convert Home,&#160;Office Into Rental
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Editor&#8217;s Note:&#160; We received this query from a member who would appreciate your help.&#160; Please share your advice by leaving your comment below:
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&#8220;I have a large 2 story house, 3500 SF. My late husband and I had a remodeling company and worked on the first floor. The house was&#160;single [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Parking Perks for Disabled Tenants</title>
		<link>http://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/blog/2009/07/02/parking-perks-for-disabled-tenants/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:51:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Ezzell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Janet Portman, Inman News
Q: We just rented an apartment in a condominium complex. We chose it because it&#8217;s accessible for my wife, who uses a wheelchair. 
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We were amazed when the condo owners&#8217; association told us that we cannot have a close-in parking spot for our exclusive use. 
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Instead, they&#8217;re suggesting we use a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Refinancing Applications Down 30%</title>
		<link>http://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/blog/2009/07/02/refinancing-applications-down-30/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:41:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Ezzell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 26, 2009. 
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The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, was 444.8, a decrease of 18.9 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from 548.2 one week earlier. 
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On an unadjusted basis, the Index decreased 18.5 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Alternatives to Traditional Financing</title>
		<link>http://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/blog/2009/07/02/alternatives-to-traditional-financing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:30:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Ezzell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Bernice Ross, Inman News
 
Despite all the information in the press about a thaw in the availability of mortgages, many highly qualified borrowers are still having a difficult time obtaining financing. This is especially true if you own a more expensive home.
 
What can you do when either you or your house is not a good [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Decking Choices Abound</title>
		<link>http://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/blog/2009/06/29/decking-choices-abound/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:53:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Ezzell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pros and Cons of Woods, Synthetics
by Paul BianchinaIf you&#8217;re thinking of a new deck or perhaps rehabbing your old one by replacing those worn deck boards, you have no doubt noticed that you have a whole lot of choices these days. 
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Natural wood, treated wood and synthetics abound, with some pros and cons to each [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Landlord Quick Tip</title>
		<link>http://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/blog/2009/06/29/landlord-quick-tip-10/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:26:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Ezzell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Quick Tip #10:  It&#8217;s What You Don&#8217;t See That Hurts You
 
Last spring we ran a post concerning a tenant&#8217;s death from carbon monoxide. 
 
That death prompted a new law in Colorado requiring that landlords and property owners maintain adequate carbon monoxide detectors. 
 
This trend is affecting many states and several have passed similar laws recently.  To see [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Sail Through Your Next Eviction</title>
		<link>http://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/blog/2009/06/29/how-to-sail-through-your-next-eviction/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:09:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Ezzell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Michael Monteiro
For obvious reasons, most landlords dread evicting tenants. But for as stressful as evictions can be, there are a number of things you can do to increase your chances of a positive outcome. 
Following are some tips to keep in mind should you find yourself in a position where evicting a tenant becomes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Smart Remodel, Big Returns</title>
		<link>http://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/blog/2009/06/29/smart-remodel-big-returns/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:45:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Ezzell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Upgrade tips for bed, bath and beyond
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by Bernice Ross, Inman News
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DEAR BERNICE: We&#8217;re planning on remodeling our two-bedroom, one-bath house and were wondering what upgrades will produce the best return on our investment. The house needs a new kitchen, and another bedroom and bath. We also thought of putting in a pool. Where should we [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Landlord Gives Easter Bunny the Boot</title>
		<link>http://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/blog/2009/06/25/landlord-gives-easter-bunny-the-boot/</link>
		<comments>http://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/blog/2009/06/25/landlord-gives-easter-bunny-the-boot/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Ezzell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Would you evict a tenant over a marshmallow &#8216;Peep&#8217; pyramid?
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One Colorado landlord was faced with this dilemma.&#160; 
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The tenant was asked, but refused to take down an edible Easter decoration that she displayed in the common interior hallway outside her apartment door.&#160; 
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The display remained for two and a half weeks after Easter.&#160; 
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While the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Landlord Wants to Offer Discount in Lieu of Interest on Security Deposit</title>
		<link>http://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/blog/2009/06/24/landlord-wants-to-offer-discount-in-lieu-of-interest-on-security-deposit/</link>
		<comments>http://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/blog/2009/06/24/landlord-wants-to-offer-discount-in-lieu-of-interest-on-security-deposit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:21:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Ezzell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rent it Right
by Janet Portman, Inman News
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Q: My local landlord-tenant ordinance requires that I pay interest on tenants&#8217; security deposits.
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The ordinance doesn&#8217;t specify how the interest should be paid. 
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To make things simple, I plan on giving tenants a credit once a year on their rent for that month. 
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Is this a good idea? &#8211;Judith [...]]]></description>
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