A lot of landlords are nervous when they first start. You may have previous bad experiences under your belt from when you were renting–but don�t let that deter you.
If you�re just starting a landlord service, and you�re nervous about making a mistake, that�s okay. �A lot of landlords are nervous when they first start. �You may have previous bad experiences under your belt from when you were renting–but don�t let that deter you. �Know that you can make a difference, so long as you follow these easy tips. �Read on to discover what you should never do if you want to be a landlord.
- Privacy
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Your tenant has the right to be as private as they want. �Legally, you can�t go inside the property unless you give a 24 hour notice–after such time, you can enter to show off the property, or to make repairs. �Make sure you make this clear on your lease so you don�t run into trouble later.
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- No discrimination
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Regardless of personal beliefs, every citizen has the right to nondiscriminatory housing. �This means you can�t do anything except make sure they can afford your place. �You�re allowed to check their credit, among a few other things that vary per state. �But don�t start asking questions about someone�s background or marriage–this can lead to a lawsuit if you�re not careful, and it�s better to be safe.
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- Insure yourself
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In case you do make a mistake, you�ll want to have some kind of safety net. �Insure your property against those tenants who may want to sue you. �It�s always a good idea to have insurance in case of natural disaster, but insuring the property means you�ll be more protected if you are to break some kind of rule, like illegal entering.
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- �Keep your contracts legal
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This seems pretty simple, but you may think you have more rights as a landlord than you actually do. �You can�t sign away anyone�s right to a returned security deposit, and you can�t take away their ability to sue you. �Also, you do not have the right to refuse service to anyone. �In Maryland, we have antidiscrimination laws in place that prevent personal identifiers from being denied housing. �This includes but is not limited to: gender, age, creed, race, ethnicity, country of origin, or sexuality. �You could run into a nasty lawsuit if you ignore this.
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Here�s more about protecting yourself as a landlord.
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