Is security deposit refundable when renting a house? 🏠
Yes - if you leave the place in good shape and follow the lease.
Damage or missing stuff = less back. 💸
👉 www.leaserunner.com/blog/move-in...
#MoveinFee #SecurityDeposit #RentCollection #LeaseRunner
Is move-in fee refundable? 🤔
Usually… no. 😅 It’s not a deposit, it’s a fee. Don’t expect to get it back when you leave!
Know the difference 👉 www.leaserunner.com/blog/move-in... 🏠
#MoveinFee #SecurityDeposit #RentCollection #LeaseRunner
Do landlords collect first month rent before a tenant moves in? 💸
Yes! Usually first month + security deposit upfront. Plan your wallet before you pack. 🏠
👉 www.leaserunner.com/blog/move-in...
#MoveinFee #SecurityDeposit #RentCollection #LeaseRunner
Can you get month-to-month renters insurance? 🏠
Yes! Perfect for short stays: some plans let you pay monthly, others offer short-term policies. No long strings attached.
👉 www.leaserunner.com/blog/what-do... 💡
#RenterInsurance #InsuranceTips #LeaseRunner
Does renters insurance cover personal injuries? 🩹
Friend trips on your rug = covered. You trip on your own rug = nope. 😂
Understand what liability actually means 👉 www.leaserunner.com/blog/what-do... 🏠
#RenterInsurance #InsuranceTips #Liability #LeaseRunner
Does renters insurance cover water damage? 💧
Leak from upstairs neighbor = usually covered. 🌊 Flood from river = nope.
Know what’s safe (and what’s soggy) 👉 www.leaserunner.com/blog/what-do... 🏠
#RenterInsurance #InsuranceTips #WaterDamage #LeaseRunner
Why do landlords need tenant proof of identification? 🆔
Because “I swear I’m cool” isn’t a valid government ID. 😎🆔
Keep it legit, keep it safe via 👉 www.leaserunner.com/tenant-backg... 🔍
#TenantScreening #BackgroundCheck #LeaseRunner
Can a landlord limit the number of occupants? 🏠
Short answer: Yes.
Long answer: It’s not a party invite, it’s a lease. 🎉🚫
Keep it legal, keep it fair 👉 www.leaserunner.com/tenant-backg... 🏠
#TenantScreening #BackgroundCheck #LeaseRunner
Tips when calling to verify a tenant’s job?
“Hi, is [Tenant] really working there, or just great at pretending on Zoom?” 😅
Keep it smooth, keep it smart - no awkward stares needed 👉 www.leaserunner.com/blog/how-do-... 📞
#TenantScreening #BackgroundCheck #LeaseRunner
Your rent didn’t spike—but your renters insurance did? 🤔
Blame claims, bad credit, risky zip codes, or... your new pit bull pup (yes, really).
Staying claim-free = saving more.
🔗 www.leaserunner.com/renters-insu...
#RentersInsurance #LeaseRunner #TenantTips
When your dog eats the carpet—oops. 🐶
Renters insurance won’t stop the chewing, but it can cover accidents, damage, or liability.
Protect your home & your furry roommate.
🔗 www.leaserunner.com/renters-insu...
#PetParents #LeaseRunner
Your landlord’s insurance doesn’t cover your PS5.
Renters insurance protects your stuff—laptop, clothes, game console—when life happens.
It’s cheap peace of mind.
🔗 www.leaserunner.com/renters-insu...
#RentersInsurance #LeaseRunner
Good vibe. Solid income. Polite emails.
But… credit score says “Yikes.”
Don’t walk away—adjust the deal.
Smart terms protect your rent and keep the right tenant.
🔗 www.leaserunner.com/credit-check
#LandlordTips #BadCreditTenant #LeaseRunner
680 from one report.
620 from another.
And you're left wondering: who’s lying?
Different bureaus, different scoring models = different results.
Learn how to read them right:
🔗 www.leaserunner.com/credit-check
#CreditScore #TenantScreening #LeaseRunner
One roommate has 780 credit.
The other? Dodging debt like it’s dodgeball.
Landlords: Don’t let “good cop, bad cop” fool your lease.
Run everyone’s credit.
🔗 www.leaserunner.com/credit-check
#RoommateDrama #CreditCheck #LandlordTips #LeaseRunner
PTSR isn’t just a Washington thing anymore.
More states are jumping on the “one report fits all” train.
Landlords: Know where it’s required—before you reject one.
🔗 www.leaserunner.com/tenant-backg...
#PTSR #TenantScreening #LandlordTips #LeaseRunner
Not all PDFs are created equal.
If a tenant hands you a PTSR and it smells fishy, you’re allowed to say no.
Verify before you qualify.
🔗 leaserunner.com/tenant-background-screening
#TenantScreening #LandlordTips #LeaseRunner #PTSR
Landlords in WA: You can’t charge app fees if tenants bring a valid PTSR.
Know the rule before your inbox fills with “FYI, that’s illegal 🙃”
🔗 leaserunner.com/blog/washington-portable-tenant-screening-report
#LandlordTips #WashingtonLaw #LeaseRunner
$5/month sounds cute…
Until it covers nothing you actually own.
Renter’s insurance isn’t ramen—don’t go for the cheapest bowl.
Cover your stuff, not just the checkbox.
🔗 www.leaserunner.com/renters-insu...
#RentersInsurance #SmartTenants #LeaseRunner
Tenants say they’ll “get insurance later.”
But when a fire hits and they file a claim without it?
Guess who they call first.
Require proof of renters insurance before move-in.
🔗 www.leaserunner.com/renters-insu...
#LandlordTips #RentersInsurance #LeaseRunner
“Not my fault, your pipe burst!”
Sure. But your stuff’s not my liability.
Renters insurance covers theft, fire, water damage, etc.
Good tenants have it. Great landlords require it.
🔗 www.leaserunner.com/renters-insu...
#RentersInsurance #LandlordTips #LeaseRunner
20% of your tenants cause 80% of your stress.
But guess what?
80% of that stress is chasing rent.
Automate it, track it, forget it.
🔗 www.leaserunner.com/rent-collect...
#LandlordWisdom #8020Rule #RentOnTime #LeaseRunner
“It’s pending on Venmo.”
Classic.
But rent isn’t pizza money—when it’s late, you eat the cost.
And if it goes to collections? That gets messy, fast.
Get ahead of the drama:
🔗 www.leaserunner.com/blog/what-ha...
#LandlordLife #LateRent #LeaseRunner
🎯 Want Your Full Deposit Back? Do This Before Moving Out:
Inspect & document the property (before/after)
Pay rent until your lease officially ends
Don’t let landlords deduct for wear & tear (faded paint, sticky windows…)
🔗 www.leaserunner.com
#EvictionCheck #RentSmart #DepositChecklist #LeaseRunner
