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Flooded with rental applications? Here is how to pick the right tenant without the legal headache. 🏠

High rental demand is a great sign, but juggling multiple applicants is a high-stakes balancing act. One wrong move — like skipping a required notice or ignoring "first-come, first-served" laws — can lead to costly discrimination claims.

Our recent article helps you navigate a crowded applicant pool while staying fully compliant.

How to Review Multiple Rental Applications for a Single Property | Avail Learn how to review multiple rental applications, comply with "first-come" laws, and handle backup leads without losing your best applicants.

Tenant late on rent? Here is exactly what to do next. 🏠

Missing rent is more than an inconvenience, but acting out of frustration can lead to costly legal liabilities.

We’ve mapped out the professional workflow used by top landlords to handle past-due rent without the courtroom drama.

The Guide to Handling Delinquent Rent: How to Prevent Late Rent | Avail Don’t let delinquent rent ruin your cash flow. Learn the exact timeline for legally recovering rent, avoid "self-help" traps, and keep your property profitable.

Discovering a lease violation can feel like a breach of trust, but it is a scenario every property owner will eventually face.

In this final episode of Landlording U, we cover common violations like unauthorized pets or guests and walk you through the process of issuing a cure or quit notice to protect your business. 🏠

Watch the final episode now.

How to Handle Lease Violations Professionally | Landlording U Ep. 6 Discovering a lease violation can feel like a breach of trust, but it doesn't have to be a disaster. Whether it’s an unauthorized guest or a non-permitted pe...

Life happens — and sometimes that means your renters change before the lease is over.

This week's episode of Landlording U shares how to use a lease amendment to legally change your lease, with information on why you should never skip the screening process for mid-lease additions. 📝

Adding or Removing Renters Mid-Lease? Here's How to Do It Right | Landlording U Ep. 5 Life happens — and sometimes that means your renters change mid-lea...

Maintenance is often the biggest point of friction between property owners and renters, but it doesn't have to be.

In this episode, we cover how to triage emergency versus non-emergency issues, why you should always ask for photos, and how to maintain a professional paper trail that protects your asset. 🛠️

How to Handle Maintenance Requests Without Drama | Landlording U Ep. 4 Maintenance is the biggest point of friction in landlording — but it doesn't have to be. Whether it’s a midnight pipe burst or a squeaky door, how you respon...

BiggerPockets just published a deep dive into our findings, specifically tackling the "rent raise dilemma." While our data shows that 74% of you are seeing rising operating costs, 18% are choosing to keep rents flat. 📈

Is it a smart retention play or a risky financial move? They break down our data and offers a reality check for the year ahead.

18% of Landlords Are Not Raising Rent—But Should You? Many landlords are playing the long game. That’s the conclusion drawn from a survey by rental property management platform Avail (Part of Realtor.com), a

As laws change across the country, many property owners are asking if they can still ban ma*****na use in their rentals. While the answer is generally yes, there are specific legal nuances you need to understand to stay protected.

In this week's Landlording U episode, we break down the difference between recreational and medical use, how to refine your lease language, and the professional way to handle odor complaints. 🌿

Watch the full episode here:

Can Renters Smoke Ma*****na in Your Rental? | Landlording U Ep. 3 With ma*****na laws changing across the country, many landlords are left wondering: What are my rights? The short answer is yes — landlords can generally pro...

Raising the rent doesn’t have to mean losing a great renter.

With peak rental season here, there's nothing more important than finding the balance between market value and the high cost of a vacancy.

In this episode of Landlording U, we share exact pricing strategies to keep in mind this season, including how to analyze local data and how to communicate an increase so your renters feel valued rather than blindsided. 📈

Watch the full episode here:

Raising the Rent Without Losing Your Renter | Landlording U Ep. 2 Raising the rent doesn't have to mean losing a great renter. One of the toughest decisions for any landlord is deciding if a rent increase is worth the risk ...

The "rent is going to be late" message is the one no owner wants to see—but are you ready for it? 🎓

Preparation is the difference between a minor hiccup and a major loss. That's why we’ve kicked off Landlording U with a masterclass on managing late and partial payments the right way.

Inside the session:
✅ Why you must move away from informal text communication
✅ How to audit your lease for fees and grace periods
✅ The professional way to document partial funds

Get your systems in place before you need them.

Avail What to Do When a Renter Pays Late or Partially | Landlording U Ep. 1

Something big is coming to the Avail YouTube channel! 🎓

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Landlording U Series 3. This six-part series is designed to help you navigate the most common (and sometimes stressful) parts of property management with confidence.

From handling late rent and ma*****na policies to managing mid-lease changes and rent increases, we are breaking down the professional strategies you need to protect your investment and build better relationships with your renters.

Don't miss a single lesson. Subscribe to our channel and turn on notifications so you are the first to know when every episode drops! 🔔

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Avail What to Do When a Renter Pays Late or Partially | Landlording U Ep. 1