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Landlord Newsletter - Back to School 2013

The LPA Newsletter September 3, 2013

Dear Fellow Landlord,

"It is better to have NO tenant than it is to have a bad tenant."

In this newsletter:

What do I do When the Tenant Doesn't Pay?
Back to School $pecial Coupon Code
Free Form - No Smoking Notice and Reminder
Ask the Attorney, Real Estate Attorney, John Reno
Success Quotes

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

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What do I do When the Tenant Doesn't Pay?

Nonpayment of rent is obviously one of the biggest problems facing landlords. It always was and probably will continue to be. But for now, we can take steps to minimize losses when rent isn't paid.

Nonpayment of rent doesn't always mean the rent was not paid. A partial rent payment creates an unpaid portion. In many leases, including The LPA Lease, past due charges such as unpaid late fees are deemed payable as "added rent". Unpaid Added Rent is the same as unpaid Rent, valid grounds for eviction.

If you need to collect unpaid rent, there is a legal process that must be followed.

When rent is not paid on time, the landlord should be prepared to take action like an automated robot, to collect before too much time passes. Don't be strung along by the tenant waiting for some windfall that may never come.

Late Rent Notice - Be prompt in issuing your tenant a late notice when the rent is not paid by the end of the rent grace period. (That is the date rent becomes late - in my lease it is after the 5th day after due date). I always recommend using a late notice that informs the tenant of late fees. ...
Click here for the full article.

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Are Your Tenants Smoking in your Non - Smoking Rental?
No Smoking Notice and Reminder

It happens all the time. People say they don't smoke when they really do. How often have you heard, "Yes, I smoke a little, but not inside the house."
REALLY?? A smoker smokes and you will find it very hard to control where your smoking tenant will light up. So, if you prefer No Smoking in your rental, make sure you are very clear on that in your lease agreement. (The LPA Lease has a No Smoking clause that can be left in place or stricken if you want to accept a smoking tenant.)
The No Smoking Notice and Reminder form can be used to inform tenants that they are in violation of their No Smoking clause in the lease agreement. It can also be used a new Notice to initiate a new No Smoking rule for your rental. As with any official written notice, just remember to give the proper notice period of time as your lease or state requires for making changes in the rental agreement.
The notice can make your smoking rules and requirements a part of your existing lease or a handy reminder of your "No Smoking" clause in your The LPA Lease.

No Smoking Notice and Reminder

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Ask the Attorney
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:
Is it legal to tell tenants not to smoke in the house or apt.? Can I also ask them not to smoke on the property?
Steven Hengel, Wilmington, DE.
A: Yes, you can put that in your lease. They'll follow it, if you're lucky. If not, tough to enforce.
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.

Read more from John Reno, Eviction Attorney

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Tenant Credit Reporting
(LPA Membership FREE BONUS Feature)

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

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Landlord Success Quotes

"Tenants show their true colors in pressure situations." - John Nuzzolese
"Act The Way You Want To Be And Soon You'll Be The Way You Act" - Les Brown
"You must learn from the mistakes of others. You can't possibly live long enough to make them all yourself." - Sam Levenson
"Routine brings results. A disorganized genius is no match for the average person with a daily routine." - Robert Allen
"How much did your last tenant problem cost you? Your LPA membership will pay for itself by helping you avoid the smallest tenant problem." - John Nuzzolese

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LPA Membership Expiring?
Take Advantage of our low Renewal Prices!
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2. On the "Main Menu" (top right), click on "Your Orders" (right below your name)
3. The beginning date of your membership will be listed to the left of your membership order # in this format: YYYYMMDD
*Your Membership Expired? No Problem!

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