Posts by Alexander Hassoulas

Are you looking into renting a house but feeling overwhelmed with all the options available? Relax – we’re here to help. Renting a home can be daunting, from discerning between room-for-rent ads and finding an apartment or flat share to understanding what you should check for when touring potential homes.  Before signing on any dotted…

To avoid any scams related to rental properties, tenants should be extra careful when looking for a housing unit to rent. Some people who claim to be landlords are actually scammers. These people aim to rob interested renters of money by asking for initial payments such as security deposits or reservation fees. However, they don’t…

When you own a rental property, it is your responsibility to ensure that your tenants are comfortable living in the property. As a landlord, you need to maintain a good relationship with your tenants as they are a major part of your income. So, keeping your tenants happy and satisfied should be among your top…

As a landlord, it is your responsibility to ensure that your renters are happy and satisfied with their rental property. Keeping renters content involves providing a safe and comfortable living environment, being attentive to their needs and concerns, and quickly addressing any issues or maintenance requests that may arise. With the right strategies and approaches,…

As a landlord, you are responsible for providing your renters with a habitable home. Habitability includes the safety of your rental property. If you fail your responsibility, your tenant might choose to pursue legal options. These options include breaking their lease without penalty or suing you for damages in court.  When it comes to keeping…

Keeping your occupancy rate high is a great way to become a successful rental property owner. This is because your property generates consistent cash flow when your rental property is occupied. But it won’t be occupied forever. So, it is crucial that you keep your business profitable. As even if your rental property is vacant,…

When renting out your house or apartment unit, you must decide on an appropriate rental price. Finding the optimal rental price will entice potential tenants, while also providing enough cash flow to successfully run your property. When determining a rental price for your investment property, you must have a thorough understanding of the Virginia Beach…

As a landlord, you are required to keep your rental home habitable for your tenants. You must perform specific tasks as outlined by the landlord-tenant law. To ensure that your rental is comfortable and livable, you must conduct regular property maintenance. In this post, we are going over all the landlord and tenant responsibilities under…

Successful rentals have one thing in common: They have an effective lease agreement signed by a landlord and a tenant. This contract ensures that both parties are in mutual agreement on the conditions and terms presented in the legal document. It’s also useful as a guide for property policies, conditions, responsibilities, and rights. In this…

Making rental property improvements may mean shelling out money, but as a landlord, improving your property means increase its value. This leads to high and consistent earnings. If you never do renovations, you can expect more vacancies. Also, having an attractive and upgraded rental unit will gain the loyalty of your renters. They’ll want to…