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Close-up of a lease renewal agreement document with a pen resting on top, suggesting a signature is needed.

How to Write a Lease Renewal Letter [Free Template]

A well-structured lease renewal letter not only helps keep reliable tenants but also avoids the hassle and cost of finding new tenants. In this article,...

  • 2 Min Read
A white envelope with a red "FINAL NOTICE" label is partially inserted through a silver mail slot on a gray surface.

Notice to Pay Rent or Quit: When and How to Use It [Free Template]

If your tenant fails to pay rent on time, you can take steps toward eviction. A notice to pay rent or quit is often the...

  • 2 Min Read
A person holding a pen is poised to write on a document clipped to a red clipboard. The individual is wearing a black shirt, and the scene is set on a reflective surface.

How to Write a Non-Renewal Lease Letter to Tenants [Free Template]

While you always want your rentals occupied, there are times when you might choose not to renew a lease. Maybe you’re planning some updates, or...

  • 2 Min Read
A "Notice to Vacate" document is partially visible on a table. The notice text is bold in red at the top. A black calculator rests beside the paper. The background is a neutral surface.

Notice to Vacate Letter: When and How to Use It Properly [Free Template]

Asking a tenant to vacate the property isn’t always the easiest part of being a landlord. Sometimes terminating the lease is best for both landlord...

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A hand in a dark sleeve is knocking on a wooden door with a brass peephole. The door has a paneled design, and the setting appears to be indoors, with soft lighting.

Landlord Notice to Enter: What to Include and When to Use it [Free template]

As a landlord, sometimes you need to enter a tenant’s property for inspections, maintenance and repairs or showings. A notice to enter is the formal...

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A person holding an eviction notice with both hands over a light-colored table. A yellow envelope is partially visible on the table in the background. The document is out of focus except for the bold heading that reads "EVICTION NOTICE.

How to Write an Eviction Notice [Free Template]

As a landlord, you must approach eviction professionally and follow all legal steps to protect yourself. The eviction notice is the first formal step to...

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Security Deposit Receipt

Security Deposit Receipt Requirements [Free Template]

One of the first and most important steps you’ll take with a new tenant is collecting their security deposit. This payment serves to finalize the...

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Florida Guide: Landlord and Tenant Rights & Obligations

Florida Guide: Landlord and Tenant Rights & Obligations

Being a landlord isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. You will occasionally find yourself in a dispute with a tenant, and courts tend to be more...

  • 6 Min Read

Guide to Collecting and Managing Security Deposits

When tenants move in, they pay a security deposit that’s held by a landlord until the lease ends. It covers any damages beyond normal wear...

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Eviction in 2022: What Tenants Need to Know

Eviction in 2024: What Tenants Need to Know

What do tenants need to know about eviction in 2024? Learn how eviction works, how to prepare, and how eviction affects your credit score....
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