PayRent Blog
Hacks, best practices and resources for landlords and property managers
How to Avoid Eviction
Job loss, medical emergencies, and other hardships rarely offer a heads up before their unwelcome arrival. Not knowing when you will find a new job, have improved health, or overcome other obstacles is stressful. During difficult times, hiding under a blanket and...
Political Signs on Rental Properties- What you Should Know
Along with crisp leaves, pumpkins, and colder temperatures, autumn brings the excitement of election season-especially during a presidential election year. Tenants, as well as landlords, often want to express their causes and support of candidates in the form of...
What You Need to Know about the Nationwide Eviction Moratorium
Last week President Trump signed an executive order putting a halt on evictions through the end of the year following guidance from the CDC that mass evictions could lead to excessive homelessness and the crowding of shelters. This is the largest eviction moratorium...
Tenant Screenings: The Difference Between Hard and Soft Inquiries on Credit Scores
This is a guest post provided by our partner ApplyConnect, -experts in tenant screenings and background checks. Humans love finding ways to judge other people, in good ways and in bad. Is someone a ‘Type A’ person when it comes to organization? Did they go to an Ivy...
Fair Housing Act: What Not to Say in Your Rental Listing
When you list your rental property online, you may not be aware that there are certain things you cannot say in the listing. The Fair Housing Act of 1968 sets out a clear set of guidelines designed to ensure fair access to housing for anyone. There are seven classes...
5 Things to Do When Your Tenant Doesn’t Pay Rent
We've all been there- rent out a unit to a model tenant, one that always pays rent in time, isn't one to host loud parties, and is proactive about house maintenance. A year or so down the line, something happens that disrupts the rhythm you and your tenant have...
5 Reasons You Should Join a Landlord Association
Being part of an association, union, or a professional organization with like-minded individuals is incredibly important. Such associations provide a unique opportunity for its members to grow, learn, and network, and is a crucial tool for success in any industry or...
5 Things Landlords Should Know About Emotional Support Animals
Emotional support animals are special animals that are kept to provide their handler with comfort and relief from the symptoms and effects of their emotional disabilities. These animals are not considered pets and are generally not limited to any species. They are,...
Protect Yourself with PayRent Online Rent Collection
All businesses come with some risk attached. Without risk, there is no reward. The same can go for landlords and property managers. While your business cannot be entirely without risk, there are a few things that you can do to minimize the risks you are taking. Here...
PayRent vs. PayPal: Best Way to Collect Rent
When it comes to collecting rent payments, many landlords use peer to peer payment systems like PayPal. While this may seem like a convenient way to allow residents to pay rent online, it is not without drawbacks. When considering collecting rent payments through...
