breaking a lease

Breaking a Lease in Memphis: What Tenants Can and Cannot Do

Tenants in Memphis can legally terminate their rental agreement, but breaking a lease requires following the rules and meeting all…

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Memphis Landlord Liability: An Expert Guide to Help You Avoid Costly Mistakes

Landlords in Memphis face significant legal and financial responsibilities when managing rental properties. Understanding landlord liability and landlord responsibilities is…

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Ultimate Guide to Picking a Tenant Screening Company

The right tenant screening company provides credit, eviction, employment, and criminal background checks quickly, accurately, and within legal guidelines. Choosing…

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How to Conduct a Tenant Background Check Effectively

Every Memphis landlord dreams of finding reliable, responsible tenants, but how do you ensure the people moving into your rental…

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7 Essential Questions to Ask Prospective Tenants

In early 2023, 23% of renters were charged a late fee, according to research from the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection…

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Move In Checklist for Memphis Landlords: What You Need Before New Tenants Arrive

New tenants are rolling in; are you set, or just hoping for the best? In Memphis, where turnovers happen fast…

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rental history

Why Rental History is Key for Tenant Screenings in Memphis

Close to 90% of landlords say they rely on rental history when reviewing tenants, according to the Urban Institute. That figure…

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Ultimate Move-Out Inspection Checklist for a Smooth Transition

The door clicks shut, and suddenly, it’s your move. Skip the inspection, and you could miss the broken blinds, the…

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late rent payment

Managing Late Rent Payments: A Guide for Memphis Landlords

Stunning wake-up call: late rent payment still affects more than 14% of renters nationwide as of November 2024, according to…

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Master Section 8 Rentals as a Smart Memphis Landlord

The Section 8 Housing Voucher program started as an experiment in the 1970s and has since evolved into a major driver for uplifting…

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