Oklahoma landlords, just like their counterparts elsewhere in the country, have a right to require a security deposit from their tenants. And for good reason. Requiring a security deposit helps provide cushion against a myriad of potential liabilities.
A common potential liability is negligent pro...
What is a landlord to do when their Oklahoma tenant isn't paying rent, for example? Well, they could call to notify them of the issue. Sometimes it could be that they may have forgotten about it and will quickly resolve the problem.
However, what happens if the tenant refuses to answer any of your...
Oklahoma is home to more than 4 million people. Out of these, about 40% of households are renter-occupied. In other words, this means that about 1.6 million people rent their homes.
Now, conflicts between landlords and tenants aren't unheard of. And to help minimize these types of tenant-landlord...
Part of preserving value is focusing on maintenance. You visit the dentist periodically to have your teeth examined. You schedule a car tune up with a mechanic for a regular checkup. The same applies to your rental properties.
You want to perform preventive maintenance before experiencing any heav...
Whether you're a new landlord or currently dealing with a recent tenant move-out, your focus is on preparing your property for a newcomer. It pays to have the initiative to give your rental a thorough inspection. Doing so ensures you regain the competitive edge of providing value to your market and...