Each state has various rules on what is standard to make a place habitable or uninhabitable. Landlords need to be aware of the laws in their state to make sure their buildings are up to legal standards for what is required. Items that are standard include basic utilities, roofs that don’t leak, and floors that can hold weight. One topic that gets many landlords is cooling. Is air conditioning required by the habitability laws?
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For landlords, relying on luck is a bad idea. You should always make your own luck by being prepared and educated. Never avoid tenant screenings, trusting a tenant’s promise on late rent, and avoiding preventative maintenance. Here are some tips to ensure you are being a smart landlord and not relying on luck.
As a landlord there are many concerns that you may have about the tenants renting from you. More often the news is reporting stories on meth labs and how the landlord had no idea their property could have contained one. Landlords need to become educated on this serious matter because it could result in physical danger as well as a huge financial burden.