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As a landlord, finding a reliable tenent to reside in your rental property, or rental properties, can be a stressful task. Asking for references, doing background checks and taking a look at finances ...

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Working as a landlord can be a stressful job. Preparing the property, reviewing applications, interviewing applicants, choosing the right tenant, and performing the necessary ...

Moving this summer? Watch out for a new twist on fake rental ads. According to multiple BBB Scam Tracker reports, scammers use fake tenant credit checks to trick potential renters into compromising ...

Moving this summer? Watch out for a new twist on fake rental ads. According to multiple BBB Scam Tracker reports, scammers use fake tenant credit checks to trick potential renters into compromising ...