Can I decline an applicant for any criminal record? What is an individual Assessment and why is it important?

Denying an applicant for having any criminal record EVER may be over reaching and could get you into trouble. Having a clear, consistent criteria and providing an individualized assessment for each applicant gives you the vital protection you need to expertly manage your properties. An individual assessment will help you make a fair judgment by assessing the risk criminal charges might pose to [...]

How should I handle tenants with service and assistive animals?

Fair Housing requirements in relation to service and assistive animals create a lot of questions for landlords. Attorney Matt Koglmeier helps you understand the importance of engaging in the interactive process with your tenants and guides you on what you should and should not ask when it comes to animals in/on your [...]

How can I help protect my rental property from damage beyond normal wear and tear?

Having a defined and documented move-in/move-out process is one of the easiest ways for you to protect your investment. By documenting the condition of the property with pictures, video and written agreements, both parties can get exactly what they deserve at the end of a lease. Build trust between you and your tenants using a fair move-in and move-out inspection process. - Click here to [...]

How can Rent Perfect help Cook County Landlords stay compliant with new legislation?

David Pickron, investor and expert in the rental industry, joins with Heather Johnson from Rent Perfect to educate landlords on being compliant with the latest changes to tenant backgrounds in Cook County, Illinois. Learn how Rent Perfect has designed a system that will keep you compliant and still give you the best tenant screening available. Rent Perfect helps landlords onboard tenants with [...]

Does Rent Perfect offer a screening process compatible with the Cook County Compliance rules?

Cook County, IL landlords are under a lot of stress dealing with recent legislation that requires changes to the traditional background screening process. Rent Perfect has your back with a new "two phase" screening process to help keep you Cook County Compliant. The first phase starts with an online application and credit order by the applicant. The second phase includes the criminal and eviction [...]