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Client Resources

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2023's Best Resources for Pennsylvania Landlords

By Dave Fleming, published January 20, 2020. Updated February 6, 2023

General Rental Tips

From your first tenant to final inspections, here are some articles to help you maintain an excellent and worry-free rental.
The Military Landlord - A Great General Guide 
Free Yard Care for Deployed Troops (MilitaryByOwner)
Security Deposit Law in PA (Community Legal Services)
Insurance Policies (RentPrep)
13 Tenant Rights All Pennsylvania Landlords Must Know (AHPM)
Tenant Rights, Laws, & Protections (HUD.gov)
All about Rental Law (RentPrep)
10 Commonly Asked Landlord Questions (RentPrep)
Furnished Vs. Unfurnished (Apartments.com)
Why Gross Rent Multipliers Matter (RentPrep)
Rental Property Deductions (RentPrep)
A Guide to Utilities (RentPrep)
Smoke Alarm Guide (RentPrep)
Guns: What can Landlords Ban? (RentPrep)
Assistance / Service Animals (HUD.gov)
Pennsylvania Landlord Resources (RentPrep)
What do know about Homeowners Insurance (MilitaryByOwner)
Must Know Tenant & Landlord Laws in PA
Renting To Military Tenants: Balance Profit & Patriotism
Should you allow pets in your rental? (Apartments.com)
Pets in Rentals (TenantCloud)
Landlord Guide to Pets (Apartments.com)
The Truth about the 2% Rule (RentSpree.com)

Find Your Investment

Best Places to Buy a Rental Property in 2022 (Avail)
Understanding Rental Property Business Plans
How to Find Investment Properties (Avail)
What do look for in your Rental Property (Avail)
7 Things to Know about Long Distance Investing (Avail)
How to Calculate Turnover Rate (RentPrep)
How to Calculate ROI (Avail)
Easy Cap Rate Calculator (RentSpree)
Rental Yield Calculator (RentPrep)
How Rental Income is Taxed (RentPrep)
How to Estimate Rental Maintenance Costs (Realtor.com)

First Time Landlord

Landlord 101 - Important knowledge to have before diving into renting your property.
How to become a Landlord (Apartments.com)
How to Become a Landlord (Zillow)
How to Open an Escrow Account for Security Deposits (RentPrep)
Turn your Home into a Rental Property (Apartments.com)
Seek Legal Advice (RentPrep)
First Time Landlord Tips (RentPrep)
First Time Landlord Tips (MilitaryByOwner)
Unexpected Landlord (MilitaryByOwner)
How to Rent a Property (RentPrep)
What Landlords Should Understand About the Fair Housing Act
What Landlords Should Understand About the Military Clause (MilitaryByOwner)
Why you should allow pets (MilitaryByOwner)
Everybody's Favorite: Tax Time! Landlord Obligations and Recommendations (Avail.co)
Renter's Insurance Basics (RentPrep)
To LLC or not to LLC? (Avail.co)

Pre Tenancy and Tenant Vetting Tips

Stay smart and legal when finding tenants for your rental.
Screening Tips (MilitaryByOwner.com)
Rent Concessions: Why and When? (Apartments.com)
Tenant Pet Basics (RentPrep)
What you Must Know when Renting to Military Families

Cleaning and Damage

How to properly prepare your rental for move-in and what condition to expect at move-out.
Deep Cleaning Checklist (Twinkle Clean)
Spring Cleaning Tips for Landlords (RentPrep)
Which Repairs are NOT the Landlord's Responsibility (MilitaryByOwner.com)
Security Deposits: What's the law?
Wear and Tear is the expected deterioration caused by a tenant's everyday use. Let's dive deeper:
What is Normal Wear and Tear? (RentPrep)
Normal Wear and Tear vs. Property Damage (RentSpree)
Normal Wear and Tear vs. Property Damage (Avail.co)

During Tenancy

Here are some articles to help ensure your tenancy goes smoothly and your rental is well maintained.
Rent Payment & Grace Periods (RentPrep)
Why Landlords Shouldn't Accept Rent via Apps like PayPal or Venmo
Landlord and Tenant Maintenance Responsibilities (MilitaryByOwner.com)
How long does a Landlord have to Fix Something (RentPrep)
Renovating While Tenanted (Apartments.com)
Top Tips to keep Tenants from Falling Behind (RentPrep)
Tenant Not Paying Rent (RentPrep)
Dealing with Unauthorized Occupants (RentPrep)
Can a Tenant Sue a Landlord for Injury (RentPrep)
Late Fees and Grace Periods (Avail.co)
Assessing a Tenant Request to Have an Animal (HUD.gov)

End of Tenancy, Move-out, & Vacancy

Here are some articles to help you best handle the end of a lease and resulting turnover or vacancy.
5 Common Issues Faced at Move-Out (RentPrep)
9 Step Turnover Checklist (Apartments.com)
Tenant Moves Out Without Paying Rent or Giving Notice (RentPrep)
Abandoned Property Laws in PA (Nolo)

Evictions

Hopefully this never applies to you and your tenants, but if it does check out these helpful articles.
How to handle late rent (Apartments.com)
How to Get Rid of Tenants Without Eviction (RentPrep)
Evictions Cheat Sheet (RentPrep)
Evictions: Processing and Tenant Judgments (RentPrep)
Eviction Fundamentals (RentPrep)
Eviction: Court Costs and Is it Worth it? (RentPrep)

Home Upkeep

Here are some articles to help you maintain a safe and modern home.
Property Maintenance 101 (RentPrep)
A More Detailed Home Maintenance Checklist
Landlord's guide to property maintenance (Apartments.com)
Improvements & Repairs to Tackle First
Rental Property Repairs vs Improvements (RentPrep)
10 Rental Property Amenities (RentPrep)
Best Upgrades to Increase Rent (RentPrep)
How the Condition of Rental Property can Save you Money (RentPrep)
I hope these articles have been helpful to you. This collection is always growing and changing. Let me know if you think any articles should be included or removed.

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  • Residential Rentals
    • Downtown Carlisle 1bd apartment for rent including most utilities
    • Mayapple Village 5bd 3.5ba rental w heated pool & 3-car garage
    • 48 Parker St - 2bd 1ba Second Floor apartment in quiet neighborhood
    • 49 S Bedford St, Apt 1 - downtown Carlisle 1bd 1ba near law school
    • 117 W Pomfret St - 3bd 1.5ba historic home with fenced yard
    • 133 W Louther St - Historic downtown Carlisle 4bd 2ba house for rent.
    • 136 W Church Ave - 1bd 1ba for rent in downtown Carlisle near Dickinson Law School
    • 148 W Pomfret St - 4bd 2.5ba downtown Carlisle house for rent - Furnished!
    • 170 E North St - 2 bedroom downtown Carlisle house for rent with laundry and fenced yard
    • 424 Croghan Dr - Pet friendly Carlisle rental with garage and fenced yard
    • 805 Hamilton St, Apt 1 - Furnished studio near army war college
    • Nothing Suitable? Check out these FREE Search Tips
  • Property Management
    • Property Management Services
    • Pricing for Carlisle Management
    • Over 15 Years of Experience
    • Property Management FAQ
    • Tips to find the right Property Manager >
      • 7 Tips to Find the Best Property Manager
      • Property Manager vs Self Manage
      • Landlord's Guide to Hiring a Property Manager
      • 20 Qs to ask a Property Manager
      • Self Manage vs Hiring a Manager
    • Landlord Resources
  • Testimonials
  • More
    • Join the Mailing List
    • Tenant Resources >
      • Tenant Portal >
        • Tenant Maintenance Request
        • Tenant Survey
        • Tenant Exit Survey
      • Renting 101: Free Tips for Tenants! >
        • Renting 101- Tips for First Time Renters
        • Renting 101- Tips for Military Renters
        • Renting 101- General Rental Search Tips
        • Renting 101- Carlisle Rental Search Tips
        • Renting 101- Attending Showings
        • Renting 101- Secrets to Finding your Ideal Rental
        • Renting 101- Spring Tips for Tenants
        • Renting 101- Winter Tips for Tenants
        • More Tenant Tips >
          • Organizing Your Home
      • Military Renter & PCS Tips
      • Crime Data
      • School District Info
    • Landlord Resources >
      • Top 10 Resources for Owners of Rental Properties
      • Dave's Client Resources
      • Should I Rent or Sell My Home?
    • Commercial For Lease >
      • Business Space for Lease
      • Office space for lease
      • Retail space for lease in Downtown Carlisle, PA
    • Applicant Criteria
    • Application to Rent
    • Referral Program
    • Homeowner 101
    • Buy
    • Sell
    • Rental Management
    • Real Estate Brokerage Website
    • Contact Dave