Author Archives: Lawrence Ullrich

Security Deposits, Part I: Inspecting and Documenting the Rental Unit PRIOR to Move-In

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Security Deposits, Part I: Inspecting and Documenting the Rental Unit PRIOR to Move-In Posted by Richardson GriswoldMarch 8, 2011 Landlords often ask tenants for a deposit, or “security deposit”, as a condition of moving into a rental unit.  The landlord … Continue reading

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Security Deposits, Part II – Requesting an Initial Move Out Inspection

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  Posted by Richardson Griswold March 17, 2011 By requesting a move out inspection PRIOR to the move out, a tenant gets the chance to try and make some the repairs or do the cleaning before the landlord deducts the … Continue reading

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California Landlord-Tenant: Tenant Move-Out Process

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Posted by Richardson Griswold, December 30, 2010 The past few unlawful detainer articles posted have addressed landlords’efforts in removing tenants from a property, but what happens when a tenant wants to move out on his or her own accord? The … Continue reading

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Rental Advice: Ending Your Lease and Moving Out

By Sarah Guy As a former property management professional, I’ve gone over countless lease agreements, and I couldn’t tell you how many times, in the midst of all the paperwork, I’ve heard the crack, “I feel like I’m signing my … Continue reading

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Set Ground Rules Early with Owners and Tenants

Ground rules for a successful property management business. May 18th, 2011 By Ben Holubecki, STML Realty Group, Glen Ellyn, IL I’ve always had a lot of respect for professionals who truly learn from their mistakes.  Many of the top companies and … Continue reading

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