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Feels like the right time to mention:
Temptation's a beast.
Especially when you're staring down the stack of mail addressed to your ex-Tenant.
Maybe you're thinking, "Just a quick peek to see if there's anything urgent..."
Hold up.
It's crazy stuff like this that gets Uncle Ed in trouble....
A tale as old as time:
Your Tenant does a Houdini, vanishes before the lease ends.
And there you stand...
Peering into the void of your now silent apartment.
This place always been an echo chamber (or just the sound of my cashflow disappearing)?!?
What to do?
Throw a pity party.
Host a solo...
There's confusion about Tenant disabilities:
When to do something.
Some folks think you gotta be a mind reader.
Like you've got a crystal ball hidden in the basement next to the Christmas decorations.
Right, and I'm the Tooth Fairy...
Maybe they need a closer parking spot.
Could...
There's a threat that always scares us:
A new law that Illinois Landlords ignore.
And we're seeing it now...
We sent an email a few weeks back about the new radon rules.
Then fired off another reminder a few days ago in case you ignored the first.
And our inbox got flooded with panic...
Heard this gem from a Tenant:
"You're Notice of Entry is illegal."
All because it wasn't on some fancy form.
* rolls eyes *
Listen, we've heard some doozies.
But this one is crazy.
Like did homeboy just trip the referee?!?
Here's the deal:
No specific form is required for a Notice of Entry....
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:
...
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"...