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January 22, 2012 @ 8:18 am

Covering The Loss Of Rent

As any landlord will tell you, one of the hardest parts of the job is chasing people up for missed rent payments. While it may be slightly unreasonable to expect everyone to pay their rent on the specified day all of the time – sometimes people have a short discrepancy of a few days between their pay check clearing and the rent being due – however the majority of cases are dealt with in a swift and reasonable manner and more and landlords and generous enough to allow a few days leeway for their clients. However, what happens in the case of a continued failure to pay rent?

If the tenant who has failed to pay rent for a number of months and has actually vacated the property then you need to get the contract terminated however this can take a while and you will be unable to rent out the property in question in the meantime; however what you can do is claim this loss of earnings back through a clause in your insurance policy. When a person signs a tenancy agreement they usually agree to pay a security deposit of one months rent and this will usually be used to pay the rent for the last month of the yearly contract as some people try and get out of paying the last month and leave the premises early.

This can be used to cover the first month of the loss of earnings however the rent guarantee part will come in for every month thereafter and will cover you in the event that the tenant never pays up. By going online and looking an insurance policies like those offered from Just Landlords you can see how many packages have this clause already inserted and how important it is to the landlord business.

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November 10, 2011 @ 3:28 pm

Landlords: Making A Tenant Inventory

One of the most important things that you need to do if you are thinking about renting out a property is to create an inventory for the tenants when they move in. This is basically a list, or a catalogue if you will, of all the items that are in the flat or house when the tenant begins occupancy and it should also describe their condition.

Indeed, it is also up to the tenant to fill out this inventory as well and describe the way in which all the items are when they move in. For example, if the curtains have a burn mark on them then this should be noted in the inventory by either party. Why do you need to do this? Well it comes down to the question of who is responsible for repairs or damage. If you have provided a complete and accurate inventory list to the tenant on the day that they move in to the property and they have signed off on it and confirmed that it is accurate then any damages that occur after this will be the responsibility of the tenant. This only relates to small items like damages to chairs or the carpet etc… and it allows the landlord to charge the tenant for the price of the repair or replacement at the end of the lease and protects the landlord from accusations from the occupier that the items were in a bad condition to start off with.

Indeed, if you have proper landlord insurance (Just Landlords insurance) then you will be covered in the event of any damages occurring to your property or items (especially if the flat was fully or partly furnished). Making a proper inventory and making sure that the tenant returns it ensures that no problems will arise at the end of the lease agreement.

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July 1, 2011 @ 1:02 pm

How To Get The Cheapest Car Insurance Rates

In order to save on your car insurance premiums, you have to know what action needs to be taken. You can arbitrarily switch to different auto insurance providers only to watch your rates go up over time. If you do things the right way, you will only need to change policies once. If you take a close look at the history of your current auto insurance policy you will notice how your rates have changed. If you caused an accident within the last few years, you might still be paying for your mistake. Your rates may not have changed, even if you have been a safe driver. In this for instance, you can safely assume that your auto insurance company is not rewarding you for staying safe.

Some consumers have better luck simply by asking their auto insurance providers for better rates. If they have resourceful car insurance agents, they can go over the details of their policies and make changes until they are satisfied with the new price. Unfortunately, not all car insurance companies are willing to do this, so you will need to look for the cheapest auto insurance rates on your own. Thankfully, the Internet makes it easy for car insurance shoppers to get real time quotes.

As long as you are able to get access to your vehicle VIN number and license you can get as many car insurance quotes as you need. Rates can change on a daily basis, so even if you are not able to find a low priced quote, you can always go back and try again in the future. If you need to get lower car insurance rates so that you are able to afford a new vehicle, add your teens to your policy or commute to work, then you should compare rates online as often as you can.

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June 25, 2011 @ 3:39 am

How To Succeed In The Transportation Industry

If you truly want to run a winning transportation company you will need to look for new ways to save money on a regular basis. Its easy enough to reduce costs associated with payroll and officer furniture, however, lowering your insurance related expenses can be more difficult. If you work with an accountant you may have already learned that getting insurance quotes online is a great way to save money. Plenty of people know that they can save money by comparing rates, but they usually don’t know how to get started.

Even if you own dozens of vehicles you can make sure that your insurance costs are exceptionally low. In addition to getting commercial van insurance quotes, you can also change your amount of coverage. Getting a comprehensive policy can save you money in the long run, especially if your vans get dinged up.

Since you want to present your company in the most professional manner possible, having a comprehensive insurance policy will leave your clients feeling safer. It doesn’t matter if you delivery goods locally or transport people long distances, both your drivers and your clients will have more trust in your company when you have your insurance needs covered.

You might not think that commercial van insurance is costing you too much money, especially if you have never gotten a quote. You will be surprised when you find that there are other companies that own a similar amount of vehicles that are paying less for their commercial van insurance.

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