#landlord services

[energizeelectrical]

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[eandsproperty]

The Importance of Tenant Screening in Property Management

In the dynamic landscape of property management, where landlords aim for profitability and tenants seek comfortable living spaces, the process of tenant screening emerges as a critical component. Tenant screening involves a comprehensive evaluation of potential renters to assess their suitability for a rental property. This process encompasses various aspects such as credit history, rental history, employment verification, and criminal background checks. In this discourse, we delve into the significance of tenant screening in Rental property manager, exploring its benefits for landlords, the role it plays in mitigating risks, and best practices to ensure effective screening procedures.

Understanding Tenant Screening in Property Management

Property management entails overseeing residential or commercial properties on behalf of the owner, ensuring they are well-maintained and generating revenue through rentals. Landlords rely on property managers to handle various tasks, including tenant acquisition, rent collection, property maintenance, and resolving tenant issues. Central to this responsibility is the selection of suitable tenants through a rigorous screening process.

Tenant screening involves a series of steps aimed at evaluating the background and credentials of prospective renters. These steps typically include:

Credit History Check: Assessing an applicant's credit report provides insights into their financial responsibility and ability to meet rental obligations.

Rental History Verification: Contacting previous landlords helps determine an applicant's rental behavior, including payment punctuality, property upkeep, and adherence to lease agreements.

Employment Verification: Verifying a tenant's employment status and income ensures they have the financial means to afford the rent.

Criminal Background Check: Screening for criminal records helps identify potential risks and ensures the safety and security of other tenants and the property itself.

The Benefits of Effective Tenant Screening

1. Risk Mitigation:

One of the primary benefits of tenant screening is risk mitigation. By thoroughly vetting prospective tenants, landlords can reduce the likelihood of renting to individuals with a history of late payments, property damage, or criminal activity. This proactive approach minimizes the risk of financial loss, property damage, and legal complications.

2. Tenant Quality:

Tenant screening enables landlords to attract high-quality tenants who are more likely to pay rent on time, maintain the property, and comply with lease agreements. Selecting reliable tenants contributes to a positive rental experience for both parties, fostering long-term tenant-landlord relationships and enhancing property value.

3. Legal Compliance:

Adhering to fair housing laws and regulations is paramount in property management. Tenant screening helps landlords uphold legal compliance by ensuring non-discriminatory practices and adhering to screening criteria consistently. This reduces the risk of discrimination claims and legal disputes, safeguarding the landlord's reputation and financial well-being.

4. Property Preservation:

Selecting responsible tenants who prioritize property maintenance helps preserve the condition and value of the rental property. Tenants who undergo thorough screening are more likely to treat the property with care, report maintenance issues promptly, and adhere to property rules and regulations, thereby minimizing wear and tear.

Best Practices for Effective Tenant Screening

To maximize the benefits of tenant screening in property management, Professional landlord service and Ottawa property managers should adhere to best practices:

Establish Clear Screening Criteria: Define specific criteria for tenant selection, including credit score thresholds, income requirements, rental history standards, and criminal background limitations.

Use Reliable Screening Tools: Utilize reputable screening services or software platforms that provide accurate and comprehensive background checks, credit reports, and rental history verification.

Obtain Written Consent: Obtain written consent from applicants authorizing the landlord to conduct background checks and verify information provided on the rental application.

Conduct Consistent Screening: Apply screening criteria consistently to all applicants to avoid allegations of discrimination or bias.

Communicate Screening Policies: Clearly communicate tenant screening policies and criteria to prospective renters to set expectations and promote transparency.

Document Screening Process: Maintain thorough documentation of the tenant screening process, including screening criteria, application forms, consent forms, and screening results, for future reference and compliance purposes.

Review Fair Housing Laws: Stay informed about fair housing laws and regulations to ensure compliance and prevent discriminatory practices during the screening process.

Follow-up References: Take the time to contact references provided by the applicant, including previous landlords and employers, to verify information and gain additional insights.

Evaluate Rental Application Holistically: Consider all relevant factors, including credit history, rental history, income stability, and criminal background, when evaluating rental applications to make informed decisions.

Seek Professional Guidance: Consult legal experts or property management professionals for guidance on tenant screening best practices, legal compliance, and handling challenging screening scenarios.

Conclusion

In the realm of Ottawa property management service and landlord services, tenant screening emerges as a crucial safeguard against potential risks and liabilities. By implementing thorough screening procedures, landlords can mitigate risks, attract quality tenants, ensure legal compliance, and preserve the value of their rental properties. Adopting best practices in tenant screening not only enhances the overall rental experience but also contributes to long-term success and profitability in property management endeavors.

Effective tenant screening is not merely a prerequisite but a cornerstone of responsible property management, fostering trust, transparency, and mutual respect between landlords and tenants. As the rental market continues to evolve, landlords must prioritize tenant screening as an essential aspect of their property management strategy, safeguarding their investments and fostering thriving rental communities.

[fuckyeahgoodomens]

FIRST OFFICIAL VICTORIAN AZIRAPHALE AND CROWLEY PHOTO!👀👀👀❤❤❤

also: 'Aziraphale is still running bookshop, but he's also Maggie's landlord. She thinks he's the best because he lets her stay on and doesn't really mind if she doesn't make too much money.'

[bogkeep]

so so sick of every courier service that's not just Regular Local Mail. why do they make everything so difficult and complicated all the time auuggghhggg

[trainerethan]

If they were in a non pokemon au I can see red being a tradesman/handyman who does odd jobs for low prices. I can't see him being able to stand an office job or anything customer servicey. Green being in some research field would be cute. He goes off to college to study but he refuses to use oaks money to pay for it because he wants to be independent and prove himself. To who? Only he knows. In pokemon you can just say oh he's a pokemon professor without expanding but if I wanted to actually write an au for this I think I'd have to choose an actual specific field. Which is unfortunate. Because I don't want to do that 🩷 they're from the same small countryside hometown but lose contact either after middle school or highschool and only meet again as adults. Same childhood friends to bullying for validation/out of jealousy arc as every other reguri story.

[reliquarian]

renting is fucking crazy somebody can make you pay their mortgage and live in a structure where you're forced to abide by their rules but when you need to talk to them about something who knows if they'll answer your calls and emails

[itzphynix]

Fourth fucking time I'm posting about this in the last several hours but it pisses me off so bad when people are mean to Tom Nook or call him a landlord. #1, you don't know what a land lord is & you should look it up. #2:

There's no rent. There's no taxes. There's no interest.

You can never pay him a single cent, & he never rolls up to your plot & take back the tent he gave you. You can keep living in that as long as you want & pay him back fucking whenever.

He charges you a flat 10k bells for a house. If you've played AC, you can get that money day 1 by selling just seashells & fruit. It's about $100. For a house. & Yeah, it's only 1 room & small, but it's just a one-time payment of 100 dollars. Imagine that. Imagine paying only 100 dollars once & then you just have a house for the rest of time.

[bellcroon]

this is past bellhop for anyone wondering. anyways i decided to give him boobs because contrary to popular belief, he never had top surgery. he lost breast tissue over time due to (what is essentially) vampire bulimia. he became more and more malnourished overtime after being turned into a vampire. this drawing is about the midway stage of his starvation… also past bellhop (cartoonist) and boss (landlord) never met in this stage in their life this is an au.

[rockthistowninsideout]

"Flying"* broom from Kiki's Delivery Service

*Suspended from the ceiling by fishing line, held in place by magnets originally put in place for a smoke detector.

Except for the fishing line I didn't have to buy anything for this so that was great.

[undistortedworld]

OKAY THATS IT IM QUITTING MY JOB I CANT DO THIS SHIT ANYMORE

[horsesource]

The American service dog and ESA conversations say a lot about this country’s animal/human relations. The dog is medical equipment, regardless of how well-trained she is? Full access. The dog is not medical equipment, regardless of how well-trained she is? Get outta here! Seems to reflect a training crisis too, you see so many people with service dogs decrying Fake Service Dogs

[gothmuppetenthusiast]

Living in the UK is so weird. Functionally there is public transportation like buses and trains but the trains are too expensive for a student to afford, the buses do not run frequently enough and do not go to the places I want to go. So you get a fucking driving license and a car and then despite the governments best efforts to not make public transport a reasonable option for anyone outside of London the ROADS ARE SHIT

[bursting-at-the-seems]

Housing Disability Discrimination Support

Hi everyone,

I'm reaching out to share my experience with my LL and to seek advice or support as I believe I am experiencing disability discrimination.

Questions:

Am I on the right track? Are they in violation?

What to I do next?

Can I represent myself? Do I need an attorney?

Is it time to file state and federal reports?

Know of an AZ attorney who can help?

Summary:

I've been facing significant issues with my landlord (LL) regarding delayed disability accommodations and incorrect billing. Despite requesting accommodations over three months ago, they has not resolved the issue. Additionally they have made billing errors, including unauthorized charges and fees that are connected to my accommodation request, and they have failed to communicate effectively. Additionally, their legal counsel has used ableist language and derailed conversations about accommodations, seemingly to discourage me from pursuing my rights; I also think they are misrepresenting the law. This situation has caused undue hardship, and I believe their actions may constitute harassment and discrimination under the Fair Housing Act (FHA), Americans with Disability Act, and Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ARLTA). At this point I am prepared to take legal action if necessary and am seeking advice or support from others who may have faced similar issues.

Context:

- I and two roommates have lived here for 4 years. In December, my symptoms got worse, and I was diagnosed with chronic conditions. We have been in an ADA unit for 3 of the 4 years.

- I pay for a garage, one roommate pays for a carport, and the other utilizes the free parking option. There is no ADA parking on the shortest route to our ADA dwelling. Free ADA parking spaces are not accessible to me due to having to cross a parking lot and other spaces or walk through a handful of hallways.

- Many tenants complain of a lack of parking and often need to park far from dwellings, park illegally, in another’s paid spot, or leave the complex to park elsewhere.

- All dwellings aside from ADA units have top-loading washers. E-check payments can only have 2 fails before being revoked. During my flare of symptoms and unexpected medical costs, we had two fails. Our first two in 4 years.

- This is a privately owned complex with more than 4 units, built in 2009. AZ has one-party consent recording laws. LL office has a history of not answering the phone.

Timeline:

April:

-Concern (confidential per agreement)

-During this concern I began learning about my rights with regards to my disabilities

-Concern resolved

-Accommodations requested

-documentation submitted (doctors note, state issued Handicap Card)

-Maintenance staff states it would be easy to provide top loading washer, could do it right away

May:

-Attorney pushback need new medical note (dr signature not seen), states ADA doesn’t apply, doesn’t understand nexus

-New Medical Note submitted

-Detailed explanation o f nexus over and above required

-Lawyer states LL Not obligated to pay for modifications

-Approves some modifications at my expense

-Approves reinstatement of my ability to make echeck payments, one additional chance only

-Does not approve transition to top loading washer or elevating washer per doctors note or accessible parking

-LL legal rep implies I should be grateful for the upgrade despite stating why it is not accessible for me

-LL legal rep states ADA has no relevance

-LL states they have other top loading machines available but don’t want to have to deal with/ store our front loading.

-LL legal rejects accessible washer and dryer accommodation and accessible parking does not offer alternative solution

-LL states they will have maintenance build block under washer to raise it despite LL legal rep decline (this has been provided)

-LL legal rep states keep paying for garage or use covered parking space, despite covered spot irrelevance as it is another tenants

June:

-payed June invoice via e-check since ability reinstated (documented)

-Lease on dwelling needs to be renewed at the end of month, in reviewing contract notice garage rent has increased by ~67%

-Called City of Gilbert to review ada parking codes, informed that if in an ADA unit FHA states that there must be an ada parking space on shortest route to dwelling. Recorded call.

-Emailed regarding lease renewal and ongoing parking discussion pushing back on increase and restating my request for accessible parking accommodation

-LL legal rep states there is no such thing as an ADA unit, despite the property management referring to it as it and it being a colloquially accepted term.

-LL rep states they do not see why I need accessible parking when I pay for a garage, and we have a covered spot and nothing LL needs to do. That the city is incorrect.

-Push back on this, reexplain that I would give up my garage if g tr here was a free accessible parking option and once again that the covered spot belongs to another tenant.

- nearing lease deadline, reached out asking if we can sign bur leave the garage terms out until resolved or have an extension without fee

-Followed up again with no response onexpiring lease options, highlighting unresolved disability accommodations initially requested in April (over 3 months without resolution).

- LL acknowledged the need for review and suggested a month-to-month (MTM) option at no extra cost until disputes over increased garage rent and the request for accessible parking are resolved.(Documented)

- Received recurring payment reminder, states billing amounts may change based on account balance, account balance is controlled by LL

- while not required as auto pay established, checked ledger around 10pm on 6/30 and saw an amount of $99.76. (Documented)

July:

- In July 1 discovered LL increased the bill and auto-billed $2,943.81, including fees previously agreed not to charge (MTM fee and disputed garage cost).

- Called LLtwice, no response.

- Visited the leasing office with roommate 1; charges were adjusted but a refund was refused. LL assistant manager (am) asserted that only a credit for the following month could be issued, leaving us without $500 in our budget. LLAM said, “It’s not fair but that’s how it is.” Suggested we stop check if we needed another solution. The conversation was recorded.

- Emailed LL with an update.

- Called the bank and was informed of a $30 fee for stopping the check.

- Called LL and spoke with LLAM she stated LL would not cover the canceled check fee. Reminded LLAM this issue arose due to LL oversight and they should bear the fees. -Discussed an alternative solution of letting the check bounce, which LLAM confirmed would not incur a fee and would allow continued e-check payments per the accommodation terms, without a late fee. This call was witnessed by another resident.

- Emailed LL to summarize the call and communicated that we would not return from our holiday until July 7 and would make the payment once there was confirmation that the check had not gone through.

- LL acknowledged the situation, mentioned a grace period for late fees but incorrectly stated that we chose to make an overpayment.

-July 4 Leasing office closed.

-July 8 Received notice that the check was rejected by SanTan upon our return from holiday, attempted payment but was unable to do so online, called the office but was unable to connect with staff.

-July 9 Attempted payment again and found additional fees despite agreements from LL,LLAM

- Received a threatening eviction notice on the door with no prior communication from the leasing office.

-Emailed LL all the above, proving that we did not choose to make this payment; it resulted from LL error in not updating the system per the agreement to not charge for MTM or the disputed garage fee. The auto payment was triggered by LL incorrect managing of account balance despite stating we would not be charged fees and late payment was due to LLAM not following through with commitments on being able to make e-check payment and no fees.

-July Three calls to the office from various residents of 1086 went unanswered.

- Sent an email to LL seeking resolution.

- Follow-up emails from LL and LLAM stating they will get back to us

- Conversation with LL over the phone, who inaccurately asserted that the overpayment was our mistake and held us responsible for all fees. Clarified that the June 30 and July 1 amounts were both incorrect, and the automated payments were managed by LL. Call recorded.

- Left a voicemail for LL corporate office

- Paid July rent, excluding disputed fees and deducting $10 for the cashier check charge that was only needed to be obtained due to LL Error. LL spoke to other roommates incorrectly stating they didn’t understand why I chose to over pay. Roommate 2 states, auto payment controlled by them, and we had checked which we should not have needed to do -no one is checking their Spotify auto payments - recorded

- Submitted formal complaint for delayed accommodation and billing error highlighting the above information

- LL said was not needed as they had been communicating and that the billing and requests are a separate issue - says accepted partial payment as curtesy

- LL legal rep responds to earlier email, not formal complaint, and again rejects accessible parking accommodation, says not needed despite documentation, to keep paying or use other tenants spot, no other option provided, states rate increase is not discriminatory, says this is the last of the matter.

-LL states we are to sign lease by Aug 1, no reinstatement of epayment, offered to cover $80 of fees and we are responsible for over $250

-LL sends this in three separate emails

- Forwards Formal complaint to senior LL corporate staff, LL legal rep, and LL. States that billing errors and the 3 month delay in accommodation are inherently linked as the LL said no fee to extend while we sort through accommodation, then failed to ensure their billing was correct and put burden on me.

Key Points:

Untimely Resolution of Accommodation Request: Over three months have passed since the initial request for disability accommodations, an excessive and legally questionable delay under the Fair Housing Act.

Potential Delay Tactics: It appears that LL may have deliberately delayed the accommodation process, which coincided with our lease renewal period. This delay tactic is concerning as it suggests an attempt to force us out of the premises, especially given the sudden notice of five days provided after their billing mistake.

Legal Counsel's Conduct: LL legal counsel has repeatedly used ableist language and derailed conversations about accommodations by fixating on irrelevant information and nitpicking colloquial language. This appears to be an intentional strategy to wear out disabled tenants and discourage them from pursuing their rightful accommodations.

Legal Implications: Potential disability discrimination due to unresolved accommodation requests and mishandling of billing.

Definition of Harassment in Housing Context: Harassment in a housing context includes actions that create a hostile living environment, repeated and unreasonable demands, or failure to make necessary accommodations, particularly when these actions are taken against someone because of their membership in a protected class (such as individuals with disabilities).

Legal Case Summary:

LL actions constitute a blatant disregard for Arizona state law and federal housing regulations. Under the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (ARLTA), landlords are required to maintain fit and habitable premises and make all repairs necessary to keep the premises in a livable condition (A.R.S. § 33-1324). LL repeated billing errors and failure to address accommodations contravene these obligations. Furthermore, under the Fair Housing Act (FHA), it is illegal to discriminate against individuals with disabilities, including failing to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, practices, or services when such accommodations may be necessary to afford a person with a disability an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling. The excessive delay of over three months in addressing my accommodation request is unreasonable and likely a violation of the FHA. Additionally, the rent increase after the accommodation request, the assertion that paying for accessible parking is the only option, followed by an increase in garage rent (the accessible parking option), and the mishandling of July rent with associated fees and penalties, are all linked and indicative of a pattern of discriminatory and retaliatory behavior by LL. These actions, taken together, create a hostile living environment and impose undue financial and emotional stress potentially constituting harassment. Federal guidelines and best practices indicate that accommodation requests should be acknowledged within 3-5 business days, an interactive process should begin immediately and be completed within 1-2 weeks, and simple modifications should be addressed within a few weeks. The delay of over three months in resolving the request for accessible parking is excessive and fails to meet these standards. Timeline above illustrates LL failure to uphold agreed-upon lease terms and accommodate disability needs regarding accessible parking. Their actions have led to undue financial burden and threats of eviction, potentially violating both the FHA and state law. SanTan's conduct could be construed as harassment and discrimination, subjecting them to significant legal liability.

Action Needed from LL:

Immediate correction of billing errors, waiver of unauthorized fees, reinstatement of e-check payment ability, resolution of the accommodation request, and execution of the lease agreement. LL must address communication shortcomings and ensure compliance with the FHA and the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to prevent further legal consequences, including potential lawsuits for discrimination, harassment, and breach of contract.Failure to comply to result in legal action seeking damages, including punitive damages, for the distress and financial losses incurred due to LL unlawful practices. We are prepared to pursue all available remedies under state and federal law to protect rights and ensure fair treatment.

Any advice, support, suggestions on the above much appreciated!

[malkaleh]

I keep trying to write an update and then being embarrassed about it and feeling like I’m trauma dumping on people by updating and I just..I know it’s on me to manage my crap, I know. I am trying (not very well but I’m trying) and it’s just…I don’t know. I don’t even know.