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The Implied Warranty of Habitability: What Every Landlord Needs to Know
Most landlord problems don’t start with a dramatic courtroom scene. They start with a text. “No heat again.” “There’s water coming through the ceiling.” “My kids keep getting bit at night.” And if you’re a landlord, your first thought is usually the same: Is this on me… and how fast do I have to fix it? That’s where the implied warranty of habitability comes in. It’s one of those legal concepts that sounds like it belongs in a law school lecture, but it shows up in everyday p
Marcel Wynn
Jan 105 min read
Lessee vs. Lessor: A Guide to Roles and Responsibilities
If you’ve ever read a lease and thought, “Wait… am I the lessee or the lessor?” you’re in good company. These words show up everywhere—leases, court notices, insurance forms, lender paperwork—and they sound more complicated than they need to be. Here’s the simple translation: the lessor is the owner (landlord) and the lessee is the renter (tenant). And while that sounds basic, the confusion can get expensive fast—because once a repair issue, a late payment, a security deposi
Marcel Wynn
Jan 95 min read
How to Choose the Right Property Manager for Your Rental Property
Choosing a property manager should feel like you’re buying back time. Instead, a lot of landlords end up buying a new headache—late responses, surprise fees, messy repairs, and financial reports that somehow answer none of the questions you actually have. The frustrating part is that most property managers sound great in the first call. Everyone says they “handle everything.” Everyone says they “screen thoroughly.” Everyone says they “have vendors.” So the real skill here is
Marcel Wynn
Jan 85 min read
Why Using the MLS for Rentals Is a Waste of Time and Money (Most of the Time)
If you’ve ever tried to fill a vacancy and thought, “Let me just throw it on the MLS so it gets more exposure,” you’re not alone. It sounds smart. The MLS is where homes get sold, so surely it’s where renters are looking too… right? Here’s the problem: the MLS wasn’t built for renters. It was built for real estate professionals to share listings with each other—mainly for buying and selling. The National Association of REALTORS® describes MLSs as private databases created, m
Marcel Wynn
Jan 74 min read
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