Monday, July 25, 2011

The Personal Benefits of Hiring a Property Management Company

Hiring a management company like Fred Leeds Property Management to make decisions and deal with any issues that come up creates less stress in your life, and ultimately, leads to greater profit and increased value to your property.

Imagine being awakened in the middle of the night or at the crack of dawn due to an emergency phone call from a tenant. This can happen at other very inopportune times, such as the middle of an important business meeting, a special event or even a holiday. When you’re working with Fred Leeds properties, you won’t have to worry about that kind of headache, nor will you have to chase tenants who are late on rent.

Most importantly, when you work with a competent team like the staff at Fred Leeds Property Management, you won’t have to deal with evicting tenants who damage your property or break lease rules and policies. This results in the freedom to enjoy life, spend uninterrupted time with your family and take vacations whenever you want. You can be free from cancelling meetings because you have to go to your property for an emergency. Just knowing that the experienced staff at Fred Leeds properties are managing your properties will give you peace of mind.

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Monday, July 18, 2011

Emergency Preparedness

Emergencies can happen at any time. The staff at Fred Leeds Properties always has a plan so that they can mitigate damage and protect the safety of your tenants in case of an emergency.
In the event of a fire, earthquakes, flood or other unforeseen emergency, Fred Leeds Property Management makes sure that tenants are aware of how to evacuate the building, as well as what to do in the event they should remain in the building, such as when an earthquake occurs.
The staff at Fred Leeds Properties outlines what residents should do in case of emergency, and ensures that those actions can be taken in a smooth, efficient manner. We provide all tenants with pertinent emergency preparedness information upon move-in and if changes occur, Fred Leeds Property Management will update them in writing. Plans like this are integral to ensuring the safety of tenants, while reducing stress in situations that may cause anxiety. Landlords can be assured that we will do all we can to keep tenants and their property safe.
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Monday, July 11, 2011

Simplifying The Eviction Process

Once in awhile, even among the best of Fred Leeds properties, there comes a situation where it is no longer in anyone’s best interest for a tenant to remain in a property. This results in the dreaded eviction process.
Often times, the tenant will leave without being evicted—unfortunately, this tends to be the case when a tenant owes back rent and can’t afford to pay it. They may leave without telling the property managers. When you have a company like Fred Leeds Property Management on your side, this type of situation can be less of a stressor for the landlord.
If a tenant owes you money, you usually need to find them to serve them with court papers. Fred Leeds Property management maintains stellar tenant records, which often become a great resource for finding places of employment and emergency contact information.
One great tip for finding a former tenant is to mail the tenant a letter (it can have nothing in it) after their mail stops being delivered. On the envelope, write “RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED.” If the former tenant has their mail forwarded, the post office will return your letter to you and provide you with the tenant’s new address. Then you can properly serve them.
Fred Leeds properties are very successful as property managers due to our ability to carefully prepare plans and execute them properly. Visit www.FredLeedsProperties.com to browse our listings and learn more about Fred Leeds Property Management.

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Fred Leeds Properties

Working with a company like Fred Leeds Property Management makes renting much smoother for both landlords and tenants. It’s a great way to avoid any hassles when dealing with tenants and eliminates the stressors of handling repairs, routine maintenance and legal issues. The staff at Fred Leeds Property Management are well-trained and have extensive experience in managing a broad range of properties.

In addition to managing contractors and vendors, the staff at Fred Leeds properties screens prospective tenants, collects rent and arranges maintenance. They will be very motivated to find you reliable tenants who plant to rent for a long term, and will ensure the best possible transitions when there is turnover. They serve as your tenants’ point of contact in all matters. When a property is well-managed, like all of Fred Leeds properties, it provides the landlord can be worry-free while they are generating income.

Visit the Fred Leeds properties website at FredLeedsProperties.com to get more information and browse our listings.