Property Management News

Evicting a bad tenant can be expensive, confusing, and time-consuming. Hiring an attorney to do it for you can be almost as scary. EvictionsPRO.com was created by Florida attorneys to provide landlords and their property managers with the ability to navigate the evictions process themselves so that they control the process and the cost. The longer it takes to evict a non-paying tenant, the more money a landlord stands to lose. Run by Webware Systems Incorporated, EvictionsPRO.com uses “intelligent Wizards,” a system that takes the user through each step in the eviction process and provides on-line explanations and instructions for every question asked. Google Translate gives... Read more

Iowa’s new rental rules offer some special protections for landlords. For instance, the new law provides that tenants who intentionally damage, deface, destroy or alter a rental unit can be charged with the crime of criminal mischief. Tenants who are aware of the seriousness of their actions may be less likely to damage the property. Additional provisions increase allowable late fees. Now, landlords who charge $700 or less per month can collect $12 per day or $60 per month. If the rent is greater than $700, allowable late fees are $20 per day or $100 per month. The law provides for a temporary waiver in cases such as late rent payments, so if the landlord accepts rent late, but... Read more