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Opinion: tools for landlords to help low-income tenants

Housing Wire

The federal Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program is a powerful tool to help low-income families find apartments they can afford, but the program isn’t reaching its potential because far too few landlords participate in it. Why don’t landlords participate?

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How to minimize tenant turnover using online property management tools

Housing Wire

Tenant turnover happens when the current tenants move out of a rental property and the property is now vacant and it needs to be prepared for new tenants to move in. Just imagine tenants moving out several times a year! They may also wonder what’s wrong with the property if tenants keep moving out.

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Biden administration rolls out renter protections as rent prices soar

Housing Wire

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), along with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , stated in the blueprint that the agencies will consider the establishment of tenant protections to limit “egregious rent increases” for properties purchased with certain types of federal mortgages.

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Advocates call to license Halifax landlords to ensure tenant safety

Mortgagebroker News

It will require landlords to have their rental units inspected on an annual basis

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52 Tips to Negotiate an Office Space for Lease in Columbus, Ohio [2021]

The Robert Weiler Company

However, not every prospective tenant fits the type of tenant the landlord is looking for, such as business standing, financial situation, etc. Lessees don’t always realize that some office space lease terms are negotiable; landlords and lease brokers often want to keep it that way. Understand terminology.

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Warehouse Space in Columbus, Ohio: 17 Actionable Steps to Find, Lease & Organize Your Next Hub

The Robert Weiler Company

Ask your current landlord. If you’re currently renting warehouse space and looking for additional units elsewhere or simply seeking an upgrade, speak with your current landlord, first. What landlord will turn down money in advance? Conduct due diligence on the tenant you’re subleasing from as well as their landlord.

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How To Find & Lease Commercial Space for Rent in 2022 [Full Guide]

The Robert Weiler Company

Rent relates to a short-term agreement between the owner of the commercial property and the renter (or tenant – basically, the individual that pays a fee to use property owned by the other party). A commercial lease is a legally binding contract that details the relationship between a tenant and a landlord.

Tenants 144