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In the U.S., tenants have a right to the quiet enjoyment of their rented property. The “Implied Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment” is the promise decreeing that a landlord will maintain a tranquil environment to allow the tenant to enjoy the premises in peace. It's a...

In the rental business industry, finding high-quality tenants is one of the top objectives. For this reason, you want to keep them loyal to your property.  Good tenants are prompt in paying rental dues. They strive to contribute to the harmony in the property and...

Like most people, a contingency plan for a pandemic like Coronavirus might not have been part of your protocols as a landlord. However, when a crisis hits, your ability to bounce back right away and respond promptly helps ease your tenants’ anxiety. You should...

As a landlord, you should do your best to find tenants who will take good care of your rentals. By doing so, you can maintain the value of your property and extend the life expectancy of your appliances and other home components.  However, realistically speaking, not...

In the state of Washington, squatters can legally claim ownership to a property through adverse possession. Adverse possession is a legal doctrine that allows someone who possesses another person’s property for a certain amount of time to legally claim ownership of...

Featured Image Source: SounderBruce / CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) Bellevue is the third-largest city in the state of Washington. It lies just east of Seattle across the waters of Lake Washington. This gorgeous city offers all the...

Many property owners choose to paint their rentals in neutral colors such as in shades of gray or white. This is because these colors have mass appeal, they are easy to maintain, and they work with many different design schemes. That said, you may have tenants who...

Bellevue is the 5th largest city in Washington. It’s also regularly labeled as one of the best places to live. Surrounded by lovely parks and recreational waterfronts, Bellevue lives up to its name, French for “beautiful view”. Residents and visitors alike enjoy being...

Would you like to convert your residence into a rental? Homeowners turn their property into a rental for many reasons. Sometimes owners discover that they can't sell their property at a satisfactory value. Renting it out makes more sense from a strictly financial...

Rental inspections are a smart idea for renters who are considering signing a lease for a home. Most renters don’t realize that they can get inspections on a rental property before deciding to become an occupant. Just like typical home buyer’s inspections, rental...