The LPA Newsletter
September 23, 2014
Dear Fellow Landlord,
"I learned that the easiest and cheapest eviction is the one when the tenants never get possession of your property!"
In this newsletter:
- 14 Tricks Tenants Use
- New Heating & Cooling Addendum (FREE this week only)
- Ask the Attorney, Real Estate Attorney, John Reno
- Wealth Secrets and 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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14 Tricks and Cons Tenants Use
Most of the sneaky little tricks listed below can easily be thwarted with proper tenant screening and a little landlord tenant knowledge.
- The Old Fake Credit Report Trick:
With today's computer technology, it is quite easy for a tenant to fake a credit report. Anyone can get a free copy of their own credit report online and make a few "modifications" on it before printing it out and presenting it to an innocent, unsuspecting and impressed landlord.
- The Old Totally Fake Identity Trick with great credit report:
Fake IDs are sold to under aged kids who want to get into bars all over the country. It is easy enough for a con-man tenant to get a fake ID to match his friend's or relative's credit report and present him/herself as that person. It is a good idea to check IDs carefully and verify as much information in that person's name as possible.
- The Old "I’m a victim of Identity Theft" Trick:
A popular excuse for a bad credit report. Blame it on identity theft!
- The Old "My spouse ruined my Credit" Trick:
A popular excuse for divorced deadbeats. Blame it on the Ex!
- The Old Fake social security # Trick:
Many fraudster rental applicants present fake social security numbers on their rental application. Often it is their child's or a made up number that brings incorrect or no results. When asked for an explanation, they may pretend they don't understand why this happened ...
Click to read more
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Special Heating and Cooling Addendum
The Heating and Cooling Addendum is an effective tool for landlords who feel the need to emphasize the importance of who will be responsible for the care, maintenance and repairs that will be needed on the heating system or if the property has air conditioning, the A/C system.
This form contains three main sections:
- The terms of the tenant's responsibility for the heating system
- The terms of the tenant's responsibility for a maintenance contract on the A/C system
- A fuel oil adjustment for homes with oil heating systems
We've found that most qualified tenants do a good job taking care of their properties when they understand their responsibilities.
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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:
What should you do when the tenant gives you notice that they are leaving and they in turn tell you that they want to use their security deposit for the last month's rent. Additionally, they decided to do some work on the home because a pump went out 4 months ago. We provided the pump and they agreed to put it in because it affected their ability to do laundry. The time to do the work <30 min. A bill was made up for $285.00 4 months later when the verbal agreement was "just get the pump, we'll install it". So no there is no rent and they want to use a security deposit as last month's rent plus they are trying to bill us. O.K. They need the money for the next place, but not my job to pay their rent. They also tried to bill us for the cost of a registered letter to let us know they were moving. What gives? Suggestions?
Cheryl, Illinois
A: Every landlord sooner or later faces this same dilemma. To evict or not to evict-that is the question. You're damned if you do, or if they don't leave when they say so, you're damned if you don't. You could evict now for non-payment. It's your call.
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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Wealth Secrets & Success Quotes
"I learned that the easiest and cheapest eviction is the one when the tenants never get possession of your property!" - John Nuzzolese
"I know God won't give me anything I can't handle. I just wish He didn't trust me so much." - Mother Teresa
"The best minds are not in government. If any were, business would hire them away." - Ronald Reagan
"I know the landlord business can be a tough job, but easy jobs don't pay well." - Lou C., LPA Member
"How much did your last tenant problem cost you? Was it less than $89.99?" - John Nuzzolese
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FREE Tenant Credit Reporting
(LPA Membership 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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