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Tenant Owes $21,000 in Late Fees: Court Rules in Landlord’s Favor

American Apartment Owners Association

In a ruling that could reshape how landlords approach late rent fees, the Kansas Supreme Court last week upheld a district court’s decision requiring a tenant to pay over $21,000 in late fees for missed rent payments dating back to 2020. Foster had rented a single-family home from landlord John Schutt starting in 2018 for $1,900 per month.

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Rental Scams: What Property Managers Must Do To Prevent Listing Fraud

Property Management Inc.

According to a July 2018 survey by Apartment List, 6.4 Be careful of landlords who insist on payment in cash. The Property Manager Doesn’t Want to Get it in Writing Some regions allow verbal leases, but tenants and property managers should always insist on a written lease. This scenario is far from uncommon.

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Tenant Screening: What The Best Property Managers Do To Get The Most Money For Their Client

Property Management Inc.

September 11, 2018 If a property management company has marketed a property effectively , they will soon have a stack of applications to review and a number of potential tenants.