Photo credit: Got Credit This post was written by Jeff O’Brien for Simply Residential Property Management Magazine. Last month, I discussed the pertinent legal standards under Minnesota law for when a landlord can be held liable for injuries to tenants and/or their guests. This month, I’m going to discuss some basic steps that landlords can take to…
Add These 6 Spring Cleaning Projects to Your Calendar
Photo credit: Mayr; Flickr.com/photos/mayr In Minnesota, the month of March is unpredictable. Some years you’re shoveling a foot of fresh, new snow and cursing under your breath. Some years you’re slicing it off the tee on the back nine of your local golf course and cursing under your breath. Some years you’re doing both. No…
4 Reasons to Rent Out Your Home
On a daily basis, property owners throughout the Twin Cities mull over the idea of renting out their home. How would I do it? Is this the right time? What if something goes wrong? Just the thought of moving out of your prized possession and opening it up to total strangers can be scary. But…
In Focus: How Can Other Property Management Companies Benefit From a Partnership with Simply Residential?
When you own or manage a property management company, it’s easy to see other companies as nothing more than the competition. At Simply Residential, we believe that relationships with other property management companies can be positive and mutually beneficial. It can allow for sharing of efficiencies and other best practices, which ultimately benefits the end…
How Do You Choose a Renter?
One of the main responsibilities of property management firms such as Simply Residential Property Management is the careful screening of prospective tenants. Through a thorough and comprehensive background check into a tenant’s credit history and available public records, property management companies are better able to select responsible tenants who will uphold the conditions that are stated…
Are Landlords Liable for Tenant and Guest Injuries?
This post was written by Jeff O’Brien for Simply Residential Property Management Magazine. Can you be held liable when a tenant or guest is injured on your property? More importantly, what steps can landlords take to minimize liability for these injuries. Common Law Duty – General Rule; Exceptions For a common law negligence claim, one…