Breaking a Lease in South Ogden, Utah – Know the Laws
As a landlord or rental property owner in Utah, you need to know what your tenants are and are not allowed to do when it comes to breaking a lease. In this blog post, we will cover unjustified and justified reasons for early lease termination, so that you can understand what rights you and your…
Read MoreA Guide to the Eviction Process in South Ogden, Utah
What is an eviction? An eviction is a court process used to remove a tenant renting a room, apartment, house, or mobile home. While no landlord ever wants to have to evict a tenant, sometimes it is necessary. In the event that you must evict a tenant, it is important to understand the Utah law on eviction…
Read MoreUtah Security Deposit Laws
Utah landlords have many legal responsibilities under Utah landlord tenant law (Utah Code Tit. 57 Ch. 16). Among these laws are the security deposit rules that every landlord requiring a security deposit from their tenants must abide by. These rules are regulated under Utah Code § 57-17-5. The rules specify things like what deductions you…
Read MoreUtah Rental Laws – An Overview of Landlord Tenant Rights in South Ogden
In Utah, the relationship between a landlord and a tenant is established once a tenant pays rent in exchange to inhabit a property. And this automatically grants both parties certain rights and responsibilities under Utah Code Tit. 57 Ch.16. When renting out a property, it’s important that you familiarize yourself with Utah law in order…
Read MoreHow to Spot and Avoid Professional Tenants
Hi, this is Tanya with Envy Property Management. In the world of rental homes, there is a term housing providers have coined “Professional Tenant” This title will make even the most seasoned of Housing Provider’s shutter. A professional tenant is someone who understands the legal loopholes and technicalities in order to game the system to…
Read More8 Fundamental Tasks Landlords Must Do
Hi, this is Tanya with Envy Property Management. With the start of the new year, as a landlord, you should also be looking at the tasks that need to be done for your investment properties. You know there are daily, monthly, and periodic tasks that need to be done in order to stay on top…
Read More5 Fundamental Habits of Savvy Landlords
Becoming a successful landlord doesn’t happen overnight. Even the most efficient housing providers with the most lucrative tenancies have created their success by developing very important habits. Developing strategic methods of getting tasks done can help you organize your time better, streamline business operations, and build a solid reputation. In most cases, developing solid daily…
Read MoreHow Landlords Should Know Whether to Self Manage or Hire a Professional
For many potential landlords who are unfamiliar with real estate investing, the thought of owning a rental property can be very alluring. After all, all you do is purchase a property, place tenants and collect a monthly check…right? Wrong, what is not often factored into this decision is the actual property management of the investment—or…
Read MoreShould Landlords Treat Tenants Like Friends?
Hi, this is Tanya at Envy Property Management. A good housing provider should maintain a middle-ground when it comes to relationships with their tenants. But does this mean you can’t be friends with them? Some may argue that you should never make friends with your tenants, but there are others that insist that there is…
Read MoreWhat Rental Maintenance Issues are True Emergencies?
Hi, this is Tanya with Envy Property Management. When you are a landlord, upkeep and general maintenance, including preventative maintenance are just a small part of the rental property gig. However, tenants will sometimes believe that their maintenance request is the most important and it’s always an emergency. So, a question you might ask as…
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