{"id":956,"date":"2017-05-25T14:12:57","date_gmt":"2017-05-25T14:12:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/twitsguides.co.uk\/?p=956"},"modified":"2017-05-25T14:13:52","modified_gmt":"2017-05-25T14:13:52","slug":"4-must-know-tips-for-first-time-landlords","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/twitsguides.co.uk\/4-must-know-tips-for-first-time-landlords\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Must-Know Tips for First Time Landlords"},"content":{"rendered":"

Managing a property you wish to rent or being a landlord can be a difficult job, especially if this is your first time. A major problem most people face is the legal issues that follow a letting agreement. Another important aspect is the supervising stage of the rental unit and preventing problems that may occur in the future.\u00a0 The knowledge of the basic duties of a landlord towards tenants is the first step in keeping away legal issues.<\/p>\n

From finding, screening, to creating a rental agreement, and collecting the rent, here are some must-know tips for landlords who are in this market for the first time.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Don\u2019t Discriminate Against Prospective Tenants<\/h1>\n

Sometimes, a landlord may end up rejecting a prospective tenant for many reasons that are discriminatory. It is not right to deny a prospective tenant simply because of their race, national origin disability, financial status, sex, or colour. As a landlord, you need to base your decision on some key factors, including:<\/p>\n