Whenever you manage a property you will always have to deal with the occasional vacancy. With a vacant property, comes the possibility that someone will notice the property is unoccupied  and "squat" in the property. Squatters come in all shapes and sizes, but all squatters are a threat to the stability of the property and the homeowners financial situation. Listen in to one of our experiences when dealing with a squatter and how we were able to rectify the issue.

Moving a tenant out of a property can be a smooth process, but if it's not done right it could expose the homeowner and the landlord to unnecessary liability. A professional tenant will be able to take advantage of any hole in your move out process, so listen in to Connor and Jamie describe our 5 step process to be sure you reduce your exposure to liability as much as possible.

Settling outside of court is almost always the best option when trying to remove a problem tenant. Resolving matters outside of court via cash-for-keys or some other type of deal with the tenant always saves you a lot of time and the owner a lot of money. Listen in today to get some tips on how to best settle outside of court.

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In this podcast Connor and Jamie talk about the most important steps to take leading up to court after filing for eviction. Getting a problem tenant swiftly evicted from a property is one of the most important responsibilities of a landlord. Being prepared for court could mean the difference between months of lost time and thousands in lost revenue, and that is why it always pays to be prepared. Listen in to get tips on how best to be prepared.

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Incorrectly Filing for an Eviction is the most costly thing a landlord can do. Not only is the problem tenant stilling living in the home, but also the owner must continue to pay for the mortgage and utilities while not collecting rent. On the other hand, filing for an eviction correctly can get the problem handled as early as the next day. Listen in today as Connor and Jamie discuss the most important steps to take leading up to filing for an eviction.

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In this podcast Connor and Jamie talk about the most important steps to take when sending a 5 or 7 day letter. Sending a 5 or 7 day letter is an important first step in any eviction process, so making sure your 5 or 7 day letter includes only what is absolutely necessary is crucial.

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