Dana Barrett 
If you google ‘rental protections’ you’ll come across many articles and laws relevant to protecting the rights of tenants, but what about landlord protections? Especially during the recent pandemic? Landlords are in a precarious position in 2021, particularly with all of the recent legislation that is aimed at safeguarding tenants and renter’s rights, and also …
Ever since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) a global pandemic, more and more families require emergency rent assistance. Although rent is a necessary expense for most families, unfortunately, amid the worldwide pandemic, more families have a hard time meeting this basic need. Fortunately, several government and private programs can help …
While it is true that many aspects of property management can be put on autopilot, property maintenance and renovations are not one of them. Notably, property maintenance and upkeep can cause a lot of stress and use many of your financial resources if you don’t research your options and plan accordingly. Fortunately, there are several easy and …
What is Section 8 Housing? In 1974, Congress established Section 8 of the Housing and Community Development Act. The main goal of this legislation was to ensure that very low-income families and the elderly could find decent, safe, sanitary housing and a suitable living environment outside of subsidized public housing projects. Section 8 housing is …
Did you miss the live webinars? Not to worry. We’ve saved the recording for you to view at your convenience. Watch PayRent’s CEO, Carlton van Putten, as he gives a walkthrough of PayRent’s rent collection app. Learn how to navigate your account and utilize PayRent’s features to make collecting rent online a snap. You’ll also …
Whether you are a landlord or tenant, it’s important to understand late fees for rent and how they are enforced. Most leases and rental agreements have a late fee clause. A late fee benefits both the landlord and the tenant by making sure that the rent is paid on time. Timely rent payments protect the …
This is a guest post provided by our partner ApplyConnect, -experts in tenant screenings and background checks. The internet is a bizarre thing. It’s a place for creativity, community outreach, and familial connection. It answers questions with great detail, truth, wisdom, and just as much fabrication as truth. Absolutely everything is on the internet. If you …
As the new year approaches, it is an excellent time to reflect on the past year and plan the upcoming one. Schoolchildren might commit to better studying habits, while adults may work on improving cherished friendships. Likewise, landlords can review the previous year’s maintenance issues with their properties and plan for the new year. Were …
Landlords often have a bad reputation for being stubborn, unforgiving, and greedy; but that’s not always the case. Many landlords go above and beyond to keep their tenants safe and happy. We did a quick search on Twitter to see if we could find some examples of kind-hearted landlords and the results did not disappoint! …
There are unique challenges and opportunities available to landlords. Perhaps you need help deciding whether to become a landlord in the first place or wonder if purchasing another rental property is a wise move, or how to advertise and find amazing renters. It would be wonderful to have a ready-made network of professionals from around …
PayRent is on a mission to build a rent collection app that fosters a positive and productive relationship between renters and landlords. We focus less on transactions and more on the people behind them.