Normal Wear and Tear vs. Damage

By Springs Homes for Rent - Thursday, September 24, 2020

The end of a lease is an important event for landlords and tenants alike. It can also be a time of conflicting expectations. Both tenant and landlord need to understand the difference between normal wear and tear versus damage. The landlord will usually expect their property to b...

Security Deposit Disputes and How to Avoid Them

By Springs Homes for Rent - Monday, August 17, 2020

It all starts with being "Move-In Ready" Rental Security Deposit disputes usually occur because of a misunderstanding between a landlord and a tenant. At the end of a lease term, the tenant is usually required to leave the property in “move-in ready” condit...

Pet Liability Insurance 101

By Springs Homes for Rent - Monday, June 8, 2020

If you haven't heard of pet liability insurance before you are not alone. Pet owners who live in an apartment community may be of particular interest to this form of insurance. A pet has the potential to injure another occupant on the property and you certainly will want to h...

Emotional Support Animal Laws: Know Your Rights and Requirements

By Springs Homes for Rent - Saturday, January 4, 2020

While landlords are usually free to allow, or ban pets from their rentals, and are well within their rights to do so, there’s one very important exception to this rule that landlords should know about: assistance animals. It is critical for landlords to understand the emoti...

Security Deposits in Colorado: What You Should Know

By Springs Homes for Rent - Saturday, November 30, 2019

In an ideal world, security deposits wouldn’t exist. Tenants would move into a rental – and look after it with the best of care. They would always pay the rent on time and continually abide by the terms of the lease; unfortunately, though, things don’t always wo...

The 3 Day Eviction Notice: What Landlords Should Know

By Springs Homes for Rent - Sunday, September 29, 2019

When it comes to rental property, there’s a lot that you can do upfront to help ensure that you’ll be in for a smooth and relatively stress-free journey. To prepare for the worst, it is essential for every tenant and landlord to understand the 3 Day Eviction Notice an...