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The Best Rent Collection Apps For Landlords

The Best Rent Collection Apps For Landlords (RentPrep Guide)

For decades, rent collection was primarily done via cash or checks, but that has changed dramatically in the last decade. Now, rent payment apps and other online payment systems are taking over the industry. Landlords, both new and experienced, must learn more about these rent collection apps to see how to best utilize these updated…Read More

Rent Split Calculator For Tenants

Rent Split Calculator For Tenants (Landlord Guide)

Once you sign a lease with your tenants, how they decide to split the rent between them is out of your hands. However, it’s good practice as a landlord to be aware of the tools tenants may use and what troubles they might encounter. One tool worth knowing more about is a rent split calculator….Read More

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How To Figure Out Prorated Rent: Why It Matters To Landlords

Updated November 2021 When a tenant won’t be living at your property for a full month, it’s unlikely they will want or be willing to pay for an entire month’s rent. And you shouldn’t expect them to! Instead, you should make the most of flexible move-in dates while still keeping consistent rent due dates by…Read More

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How To Execute Tax Refund Garnishments For Past Due Rent

Updated April 2021 After winning an eviction case or other civil court case against a tenant, it’s time to collect what you are owed. Once you have a judgment against a tenant for not paying rent, what happens next? Learning how to execute tax refund garnishments for past due rent is a great way to…Read More

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Late Rent Notice Template For Landlords (5 Free Forms)

Updated March 2021 What do you do when your tenant is behind on rent, and you’re left wondering how exactly to handle a late rent notice? It can feel very awkward to send out a late rent notice to tenants you like. Nothing strains a relationship quite like someone owing you money. It’s important to…Read More

Landlord Next Steps: Tenant Didn't Pay Rent and Left

Landlord Next Steps: Tenant Didn’t Pay Rent And Left

When a tenant leaves without paying rent, you might be left with hundreds or thousands of dollars missing from your business funds. The exact amount will depend on the property and how much rent is owed, but the bottom line remains the same. Your business could suffer due to this loss of income. Is it…Read More

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Late Rent Calculator & Guide: How To Calculate Late Fees

For your rental business to run successfully, you need your tenants to pay rent in full and on time each month. When tenants start to fall behind, landlords need to know how to calculate late fees on rent, charge them appropriately, and protect their business from major losses. Are you aware of how to use…Read More

The Top Advantages of Allowing Online Rent Payments

The Top Advantages Of Allowing Online Rent Payments

Modern renters often expect to be able to pay rent online, and you might be surprised by how common it is for landlords to accept rent payments online. Landlords across the country have realized that receiving electronic rent payments is a fast, easy way to improve their rental process. What is it about accepting rent…Read More

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Rent Payment Grace Period – When Is Rent Late?

Updated August 2020 Rent grace periods are sometimes a confusing topic for landlords and renters alike. If rent is due on a specific date, why are renters not immediately responsible for covering a late fee from the next day? Why isn’t the rental payment due date changed to simplify the process? Rental payment grace periods…Read More

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Handling A Tenant Not Paying Rent (Notices, Guides & More)

No landlord wants to deal with a tenant not paying rent, but every landlord is likely to encounter this situation at some point in their career. When a tenant doesn’t pay rent on time, it can be confusing to figure out what your next steps are. Do you immediately move on to filing for eviction?…Read More