Category: Tenant Rights
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Avoiding Rental Scams Online
Speak to a Live Person In today’s digital world, finding rental properties online has become a convenient way for many people to secure housing. But while the ease of browsing listings from your couch is appealing, it also opens the door to scammers looking to take advantage of hopeful renters. One of the most critical…
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HUD tackles websites selling “Worthless” ESA documents
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson is seeking action against online companies that profit from selling false assistance animal documentation. In a letter sent to U.S. Federal Trade Commission Chairman Joseph J. Simons and Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection Andrew Smith, Secretary Carson expresses several concerns in…
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70 Sample Questions To Ask A Property Manager
A very important part of being a landlord is the property management side. Property managers are a HUGE and amazing asset. The thing to remember when finding a property manager is not everyone is created equally. You want someone you can trust not only with your asset or liability, but also with your money. Below…
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Municipalities Can No Longer Invade Tenant Space
Governor Snyder signed Senate Bill 107 into law on November 28, 2017. The bill, popularly called the “Tenant Permission Bill,” was promoted by the Rental Property Owners Association of Michigan (RPOA-M), Apartment Association of Michigan (AAM) and the local Rental Property Owners Association in Grand Rapids (RPOA). The law, now Public Act 169 of 2017,…
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