Avoiding Rental Scams During and After COVID-19

Avoiding Rental Scams During and After COVID-19

We anticipated a recession. NO ONE anticipated the effects of COVID-19. Small businesses closing, restaurants shut down, non-essential personnel laid off. Children unable to have play dates with their friends. Shutting down sports, recreation areas, and boat landings for an undetermined amount of time. These are Pelican Properties recommendations for qualifying tenants during a recession and at all times. Right now is an important time to take additional measures to make sure everything on the application checks out. Be Proactive and not Reactive.

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Landlord Tips

Landlord Tips

I am constantly preaching to Real Estate Investors the importance of following the lease agreement and not deviating from the terms and not allowing tenants to pay rent late or waiving late fees when rent is late. This article explains the importance of setting a precedent up front and not deviating from the lease terms to protect both the Landlord and the Tenant.

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Charleston and Mt Pleasant condos and apartments in lawsuits over building defects

Charleston and Mt Pleasant condos and apartments in lawsuits over building defects

Charleston area condos and apartments continue to find themselves in litigation with developers over building defects. Homeowners are unable to buy and sell as banks will not finance when a complex is in litigation. The focus in Charleston and Mt Pleasant should be on quality over quantity.

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