Tips for Renters

By Red Roof Rentals - Friday, October 2, 2015

WHERE HAVE ALL THE RENTALS GONE?

“Is it me or is there a shortage of rental homes available right now?”No, it’s not your imagination… for the first time in as long as I can remember (40 years!) there are not enough rental homes available to meet demand. Historically we would usually hav...

By Red Roof Rentals - Friday, June 26, 2015

RENTING vs BUYING

Can there be anything good about RENTING instead of BUYING?Consider a 3 bedroom / 2 bath 1,100 sq. ft. home. The owner will sell it to you for $149,000 or rent it for $1,100 … your choice.Let’s say you are going to be living in the area for 3-4 years before you get t...

By Red Roof Rentals - Friday, September 26, 2014

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT EVICTION

“OK… for whatever reason, I have not paid my rent as agreed. So now what?”The first thing that happens when you have continued to live in your home without paying your full rent is that a 3 DAY PAY OR VACATE notice is posted on your door (or handed to you in pe...

By Red Roof Rentals - Saturday, May 3, 2014

GOOD REFERENCES – The importance of doing the right things!

Ever wondered WHY people get denied when they apply to rent?56% – Negative information from references (past rental & employment references obtained by phone calls)24% – Criminal history (obtained from national databases)19% – Really bad credit (obtained fro...

By Red Roof Rentals - Friday, April 11, 2014

5 THINGS EVERY RENTER SHOULD DO FOR STRESS-FREE RENTING

1 – CALL THE PROPERTY MANAGER – If you have a problem, always call the manager and tell him about it before he finds out and calls you. Going to be late with the rent? The check you wrote for the rent is going to bounce? Want to add someone as a roommate? See a leakin...

By Red Roof Rentals - Friday, February 28, 2014

8 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW TO HELP YOU RENT A HOME

1. MONEY – have some – to put down as a holding deposit when you find the place you want.2. TIMING – don’t start too soon – if your lease isn’t up for 3 more months then it’s too soon.3. LANDLORD REFERENCE – have a go...

By Red Roof Rentals - Friday, November 15, 2013

PREPARING FOR WINTER

The approach of winter means its time to check out a few areas of your property to avoid misery and possible expense later on. In a nutshell, “It’s all about water… mostly!” Here are some tips for preparing for the problems winter weather can bring:DISCON...

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WHERE HAVE ALL THE RENTALS GONE?

RENTING vs BUYING

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT EVICTION

GOOD REFERENCES – The importance of doing the right things!

5 THINGS EVERY RENTER SHOULD DO FOR STRESS-FREE RENTING

8 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW TO HELP YOU RENT A HOME

PREPARING FOR WINTER

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