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The question in every Landlord's mind:
How do I get back at the idiot who trashed my house?
Ah, the classic Landlord drama.
Your Tenant's gone rogue.
And your place looks like the aftermath of a rock band's hotel party.
Revenge ideas?
I'll take 'social media shaming' for 200, Alex!
We get it:
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Let us blow your minds with this:
Some Landlords are letting strangers in the house.
And no, it's not for a round of charades.
Here's what's up:
Say a Tenant hasn't coughed up the dough for their fancy TV they splurged on.
Now the boss man's at the door.
And he wants you to let him in.
...
Are you starting to get it yet?
Illinois isn't a fan of Landlords.
And there's a new chatbot helping Illinois Tenants with all sorts of housing problems.
Now, don't get it twisted.
This bot can't mix you a cocktail.
Can't laugh at your jokes.
And definitely can't explain why every...
It's that time of year again:
Gym memberships skyrocket.
Kale sales go through the roof.
Paul from HR swears he's done with karaoke - for good this time.
While you're busy jotting down goals, add this to the list:
Don't screw up the new radon disclosure law.
We broke the news on...
There's no perfect Tenant.
Yet, some just take the cake.
Imagine those treating your rental like the Ritz-Carlton.
Midnight calls about:
Squeaky doors.
Fridge won't stay cold.
The moon is too bright...
Did he eat the wrong brownie - again?!?
Next time Mr. Fussypants chirps about that cabinet...
We're impressed:
This Tenant pulled a fast one on a Legal Plan Member.
And almost got away with it.
Here's what happened...
Tenant was late on rent.
Our smart, good-looking Landlord threw a haymaker with the 5-Day Notice.
Shoutout to that smart cookie!
As fate would have...
Do your future self a favor:
Nab that Tenant's forwarding address before they move in.
Why?
Well, let's say your Tenant leaves the place looking like a nuclear bomb went off.
You? Stuck with the bill.
You're keeping their deposit.
So ya gotta send that "No Money Back, Bro"...
Never fails:
It's inspection time (and the Tenant is busy).
You gave them a Notice of Entry.
And picked a time late next week.
But go figure, the Tenant can't make it...
Working overtime.
Kids have practice.
Two-stepping the night away at the local line dance club.
Tough cookies.
You're...
They don't always end this way:
Johnny gets a rental app for his sweet condo.
Everything checks out, Sally moves in.
Trouble is, she brought a secret roommate - Mr. Whiskers.
Now, Mr. Whiskers isn't your average furball...
He's an emotional support animal (ESA).
Gee, Sally missed that...
Picture this:
You're dominating Monopoly, like a boss.
Then your almost bankrupt buddy pulls a fast one:
He slaps down the 'Get Out of Jail Free' card.
We saw a Tenant do just that.
And it was the Landlord's fault...
Here's what happened:
Tenant didn't pay.
Landlord served the ole '...
Rumor has it you like saving cash.
Clipping coupons.
Waiting for 2-for-1 taco Tuesdays.
Moonlighting as a karaoke DJ.
Guess what:
Your Tenant wants to save some coin too.
And now that cooler temps are here, make sure turning the heat off ain't one of 'em.
Make your lease...
Knock, knock!
Who's there?
The grim reaper.
And he's just taken one of your Tenants.
Trouble is, he left their stuff in your house.
Ain't no hearse gotta u-haul!
Picture this:
Your Tenant kicks the bucket (and leaves stuff in the house).
Then Aunt Sally shows up with a keen interest...