Understanding Property Management Law: Residential Landlord's Perspective

October 2, 2017

Initially, it is important to ensure that the property has procedures to document everything that is performed during the application process. Proper qualification procedures will include written application, check list, interviews, along with credit reports and verification of employment and references. Criminal investigations are becoming increasingly important and now that many court systems have information on the Internet, payment records, prior debts to landlords and eviction records can be assessed by the landlord.

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