For owners of a few rentals
Renting out a property, on paper that holds
Leases, notices and deposits for owners of a house, a duplex or a small building.
Most landlord trouble starts with a lease that doesn't say enough, or a notice sent the wrong way. We write a lease that fits the property you own and the way you run it, and a short set of notices you can use when you need them.
When a tenancy goes wrong, we tell you what the lease and the law let you do, send the notice correctly, and stand with you in county court if it comes to that.
We handle
Residential leases and renewals
Notices to tenants
Security deposit accounting
Evictions in county court
Selling a property with tenants in it
Step by step
From lease to move-out
The papers a small landlord needs, in order.
- 01
Step 1: Lease
One lease written for your property, with the rules you actually enforce.
- 02
Step 2: Move-in
A condition checklist with photos, signed by you and the tenant.
- 03
Step 3: Notices
Late rent, repairs, entry and non-renewal, each sent the way the law asks.
- 04
Step 4: Move-out
A deposit statement that lists each deduction and why.
Landlord questions
Can I use a lease form from the internet?
You can, and many owners start there. We'll read it against your property and the law where it sits, and mark what's missing or won't hold.
A tenant has stopped paying. What do I do first?
Don't change the locks or remove belongings. Call us; the notice you send first decides how fast the rest can go.
Do you represent tenants?
Not in disputes with landlords we work for. If you're a tenant, we'll suggest where to get help.
Own a rental?
Send the lease you use now and tell us what's not working.