Landlord Newsletter December 4, 2012

Once again, I thank you for supporting The Landlord Protection Agency.
This Holiday Season, I'm offering a new Holiday Special: FREE LPA Membership Year and a Free Landlord Book along with any 5 year membership or renewal! On behalf of the staff at The LPA, we wish you a happy and safe Holiday Season!

I hope you like my new Tenant Screening Flowchart!

In this newsletter:

• Rental Flow Chart from Pre-screening to Lease Signing
  
• LPA Special Bonus Coupon Code
• Landlord Tip Do's & Don'ts Topic: Late Rent
  
• Ask the Attorney, Real Estate Attorney, John Reno
  
• Wealth Secrets and Quotes for Success
  

Please e-mail us if you have any questions or would like to add or share any material / information. Have a great month and an even more successful year ahead.
John Nuzzolese
John@theLPA.com

One common question I am asked is, "Do you have a step by step breakdown of the steps for proper tenant screening?"

Well, now I can say "Yes!"
My new flowchart will walk you by the hand from the moment you place your internet ad or newspaper rental ad through the step by step meeting, showing and tenant screening process right up to the lease signing.

The flowchart bubbles are clickable to pages with more detailed information and links for that stage of the process.
I hope you like it! - John

This landlord flow chart is a simple guide to take you through the steps from first contact with a tenant to signing a rental agreement.

Rental Flow Chart: From Pre-screening to Lease Signing

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Landlord Do's & Don'ts
Topic: Late Rent

DO Be quick to send a late notice as soon as the rent is late. Very often, landlords don't want to seem too eager for the rent that they will give the tenant an extra day or two. That procrastination usually turns into at least a week. Before you know it, the tenant is in serious violation of the lease. That's why we have to be on top of the rent right away. Be ready to use these forms in order:
Notice of Past Due Rent
Urgent Late Notice
Notice to Pay Rent or Quit

DON'T be a procrastinator.
DON'T get into any heated discussions with the tenant.
DON'T fall for the old sob story routine.

The Landlord Protection Agency® presents John Reno, Esq., a highly experienced Landlord - Tenant attorney based on Long Island, NY.

John Reno also does Mortgage Loan Modifications (Nationwide).
(Mention The LPA for a 10% discount!)

Dear Mr. Reno:
I rent a small apartment that is attached to my house, Heat is not included in the rent. We changed the heat over to natural gas from oil. 2 weeks ago we tried to put the last of the furnace together, and the tenant said if it was going to make noise to finish it she didn't want heat. Now they are trying to deduct money from the rent to pay the light bill because they have been using electric heaters. We were told we have until November 15th to get the heat going is this true? Also can they deduct from the rent, and last If they can or not deduct the rent what do we do about them telling us they didn't want the heat if it's going to make noise to do it.
Thank you.
Jo, NH

A: If there's no lease, serve a 30 day notice. Relationship isn't working. If there is a lease, start an eviction for nonpayment. I don't think they are allowed the deduction.

If you have a landlord tenant problem you'd like to ask a question about, please feel free to e-mail me your question.
Submit a landlord / tenant question for Mr. Reno
Please try to keep your questions as short and to the point as possible.

Have you ever been beaten by a tenant on the rent?
Most of us have and unfortunately, it is one of the costs of doing business as a landlord.
On the bright side, remedies are available. If you have documented your tenancy with the proper paperwork including a rental application, lease agreement, late notices, etc., you may have a chance of collecting.

Credit bureau reporting is an option in which many modern landlords are beginning to participate....

Click here for the full article

"It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped." - Anthony Robbins

"Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom." - General George Patten

"The trick is to make sure you don't die waiting for prosperity to come." - Lee Iacocca

"How much did your last tenant problem cost you?" - John Nuzzolese

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