Rent Payment Articles

Tenant vs. occupant: Key differences landlords should know

It is essential to understand the difference between the tenant and the occupant. Tenants have rules & regulations from the lease agreement. Occupants have to follow the rules but have no contract.

Eva Hatzenbihler

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How to be a great landlord to your tenants

Maintaining a harmonious relationship with your renters doesn't have to be stressful or overly complicated. In this article, we're sharing several tips on how to be a great landlord and the various tools you can employ to make your life as a landlord headache-free.

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How to find and keep great tenants

When it comes to filling rental vacancies, landlords know how tricky the tenant search can be. In this article, we'll walk landlords through how to find great tenants and minimize turnover at the same time.

The renter’s guide to pet deposits and fees

You’ve found the perfect apartment that also accepts pets—but now you need to pay a fee or deposit before you can officially move in. In this article, we'll walk you through the difference between pet deposits, pet fees, and even pet rent.

The best way to collect rent as a landlord

With RentSpree Rent Payment, landlords can simplify the rent collection process and make managing their rental properties a seamless, secure experience.

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Sharing our gratitude for all we’ve achieved in 2023

This holiday season, the RentSpree team is taking a moment to look back on all we've achieved this year and give thanks to all of our customers and partners.

Homes for heroes: How landlords can support veteran tenants

Military veterans comprise a large percentage of our nation's homelessness population. To address this issue, veterans need the support and tools to help them secure and stay in quality, affordable homes.

The renter's guide on how to pay rent

From paper checks in the mail to digital payment portals, there are a number of ways renters can pay their rent on the first of each month. We'll go over five different rent payment options to help you determine which method is the best for you.

How to get credit for the rent you pay

As a renter, you can get credit for the rent you pay consistently and on time. It doesn’t happen automatically, and you can’t just contact the credit bureaus directly to report your payment—you need the assistance of a rent reporting service.

Eva Hatzenbihler

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