How to pick a good roommate
There’s an art to choosing a good roommate. The more responsible the person, and the better you get along, the better everything will...
Rental application fees: what you need to know
Landlords hate to charge rental application fees as much as tenants hate to pay them. But these fees are necessary. Experienced...
How to avoid rental scams
What could be worse than paying a large sum of money to secure a rental property, packing all your stuff to move, getting excited about...
New! Automatic late fees in Cozy
With Cozy, the company behind Landlordology, you can easily collect rent from your tenants for free, and now you can add automatic late...
How to get your landlord’s approval to sublet
You just found out you need to be away from home for an extended time. But you’re still in the middle of your lease period. Subletting...
How to spot fake pay stubs and credit reports
As a landlord, you need to make sure you rent to tenants who can afford to pay the rent and who actually pay their bills, so you...
Should I increase rental rates every year?
I know a landlord who charges less than any other rental around, never raises the rent, and is happy about it. He rarely has tenant...
Cleaning and repair rules when you move out
The last thing you probably feel like doing as you move out of a rental is cleaning the place. Like it or not, though, you’re expected to...
When can you withhold rent?
When a tenant withholds rent, it’s the last resort in a situation where they feel out of control. In this case, tenants do the only thing...
8 traits of an ethical landlord
When a landlord has high standards, renters enjoy peace of mind. They know their comfort, safety, and happiness are important. In return,...
