Guides & field notes
Automation, tax, and operations for hands-on landlords who run their own stack.
When month-to-month tenants lied about renters insurance and demanded a larger unit, I ended the tenancy with proper notice. Here's the legal, clean way.
ReadPractical steps for LA landlords when a tenant's guest threatens others with ICE: check the lease, document every incident, and serve a cure-or-quit notice.
Three months of arrears is serious. Here's the order I follow with a Section 8 notice, a late-protected deposit, and recovering the balance without losing ground.
A retired landlord's practical steps for UK landlords facing significant arrears from joint tenants when one can't work due to illness.
When a tenant stops paying rent but still pays for separate WiFi, I cut the service and refuse partial payments. Optional services aren't utilities.
A retired Washington property manager explains why you stop chasing money after a termination notice, and what actually gets a nonpaying tenant out legally.
Accepting partial rent doesn’t always stop an eviction, but entering a fenced backyard to post a notice can get messy. Here’s what I’ve learned from years of property management.
Wondering if cash for keys needs a witness? As a retired property manager, I explain why most agreements don’t require one, when a witness might still help, and how to protect yourself without overcomplicating things.
A squatter overstays after your tenant moves out. Learn what steps to take (and how to prevent it) without breaking the law. Practical tips from a retired property manager.
A tenant cannot evict another tenant — only the landlord has that legal standing. I'm sharing what I've learned from decades in property management about handling roommate disputes without overstepping.
