Archive for January, 2010
House File 2160
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House Study Bill 654 – Proposed changes to 562.A
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House File 2168
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Iowarentalhelp.com
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References – They are IMPORTANT
Posted by: | CommentsApplicant References Even though the most important tenant screening tasks are credit reports, criminal records, and eviction records, references can also be of value in evaluating applicants as potential tenants. The primary reason why references can be useful is the fact that, while an applicant has a good Read More→
Application Screening
Posted by: | CommentsEmployment & Income Qualification Although there are many screening items that are important, verifying an adequate source of income that the applicant will use to pay rent is usually near the top of the list. As a landlord, you want to determine whether the applicant has sufficient, stable income to Read More→
Credit Checks – Who needs them?
Posted by: | CommentsReasons (Excuses) for Not Doing a Thorough Tenant Screening Without a doubt, the biggest headaches that a landlord can experience come from problem tenants. One bad tenant in a rental unit can cost much more than all costs associated with a typical vacancy. Inadequate tenant screening will likely result in having tenants who pay late, Read More→
Snow Removal Requirements
Posted by: | CommentsHousing Services – ♫ Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow ♫ Now that the Winter/Snow season has arrived the Housing Services often gets calls from tenants regarding who is responsible for shoveling as well as the condition of the public Read More→
Housing Services Receives HUD Recognition
Posted by: | CommentsHUD Recognizes Cedar Rapids Assisted Housing
The City of Cedar Rapids was recently notified by the Department of Housing and Urban Development that the Assisted Housing Office had received a “high performer” rating.
This designation specifically recognizes this city office for its abilities in administrating the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. There are fifteen (15) indicators that are measured to determine a public housing agency’s rating. These indicators cover everything from Selection from Waiting List to Annual HQS Inspections to Family Self-Sufficiency.
The “high performer” rating is for the period of July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009.
Assisted Housing would like to thank those landlords who provide affordable housing to the 1,144 families participating in the program. If you are not familiar with the housing program or would like to know more, please contact us at 286-5872.
Vendor Highlight – Investigations by Ivy
Posted by: | CommentsINVESTIGATIONS BY IVY
Ivy S. Meeker, Owner
Investigations by Ivy is owned and operated by former Cedar Rapids Police Officer Ivy S. Meeker. Her 18 years of law enforcement experience and degrees in Legal Assistance and Law Enforcement have enabled her to build a successful investigation business. Operating in her Read More→
