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2012:
February - Handling Tenant Issues »
January - What Does The Tenant Want Now? »
2011:
December - Are You a Knowledgeable Landlord? »
November - A Cash Reserve for Your Investment Property » plus Cary Efurd discusses the Dallas 3rd Quarter 2011 Performance Highlights
October - Landlords DO Have Rights » plus Cary Efurd goes over the topic "What if an eviction or lease termination occurs within the six-month period?"
September - Bedbugs, a Growing Problem » Cary Efurd reviews the Texas Association of Realtors (TAR) focusing on "What defenses do landlords have?"
August - The Impact of URLTA (Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) » Cary Efurd writes more about the Texas Association of Realtors (TAR) lease agreement with an examination of "What type of retaliatory actions are prohibited?" A reminder to order your A/C Checkup from our website, too.
July - Pest Control and Your Investment ». Cary Efurd continues looking at the Texas Association of
Realtors (TAR) lease agreement by answering the question "Can landlords
retaliate?"
June - Is It Time to Revisit Your Insurance? » and, looking at the Texas Association of Realtors (TAR) lease agreement, Cary Efurd talks about "What lease provisions are important?" - and a reminder to order your HVAC check up.
May - Beware of Retaliation » and this month Cary Efurd reminds the importance of HVAC maintenance and reviews "How may landlords be penalized for waiver violations?" as a part of his discussion of the TAR (Texas Association of Realtors) lease agreement.
April - What IS a Rental Emergency? » and this month Cary Efurd looks at the issue of "How may landlords be penalized for waiver violations?" as a part of his examination of the TAR lease agreement.
March - Carbon Monoxide - the Silent Killer » & this month Cary Efurd reviews and answers the question "How are Section 92.006(f) waivers implemented?" as he continues to look at the TAR (Texas Association of Realtors) lease agreement which Efurd Properties uses for all owners and tenants of residential rental property.
February - Rents - Do the Math » and Cary Efurd adds another discussion about the Texas Association of Realtors (TAR) lease agreement as he describes "When may the tenant pay for repairs?"
January - Seven Proactive Ways to Avoid Risk » & Cary Efurd continues the TAR
lease agreement discussion by answering the questions (1) "Are waivers permitted?" and, (2) "When may the tenant make repairs
at the landlord's expense?"
2010:
December - Planning for the New Year » and Cary Efurd answers the owner's questions (1) "Can tenants retaliate?" and, (2) "Where does tenant send or deliver notices?"
November - Never Ignore Water » & Cary Efurd continues his TAR
(Texas Association of Realtors) lease agreement discussion by answering the questions (1) "How does change of landlords affect remedies?" And, (2) "What judicial remedies are available to tenants?"
October - When It is NOT a Pet » and Cary Efurd continues his TAR
(Texas Association of Realtors) lease agreement by discussing (1) "When can the tenant begin to make repairs?" and, (2) "How may the landlord delay the tenant's option to repair and deduct?"
September - Plan Winter Maintenance Now » & Cary Efurd answer the questions (1) "What is the repair-and-deduct option?" and (2) "What are its qualifications and limits?" concerning the TAR
(Texas Association of Realtors) lease agreement.
August - Are You Prepared? » & Cary Efurd looks at the TAR (Texas Association of Realtors) lease about: 1) exceptions where the landlord doesn't have to make repairs, and (2) what alternatives does the tenant have creating landlord liability?
July - When Handed Lemons, Make Lemonade » & Cary Efurd looks at the TAR (Texas Association of Realtors) lease with respect to At what point does the landlord become liable for not doing repairs after being notified by the tenant?
June - Mistakes Investors Should Avoid » & Cary Efurd begins a discussion on aspects of the TAR (Texas Association of Realtors) lease with the question Which Conditions Need Not be Repaired by the Landlord with Respect to the Health and Safety of a Tenant?
May - Renting and the Handicapped » & Cary Efurd discusses the TAR (Texas Association of Realtors) lease with respect to Repairs and the Determination of Which Conditions Landlords Must Repair
April - Setting the Stage » & Cary Efurd offers Considerations for a Sound Investment
March - Professional Services for Your Investment » & Cary Efurd reviews the Record Number of Foreclosures in 2009 in DFW and Efurd's Short-Sell Service
February - Determining Responsibility (Owner vs. Tenant) » & Cary Efurd looks at Current Trends in the Housing Market and Vacancy Rates
January - New Year's Resolutions for Landlords » & Cary Efurd answers Investment Properties Questions
2009:
December - Warning Signs » & Cary Efurd writes about Investment Properties
November - Twelve Good Practices to Maintain Your Investment »
October - Realizing The Benefits »
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