NARPM Radio

The Owner Dies. Now What?

You've been trying to reach the owner with no luck. Finally, you find out that he or she passed away. What do you do? Where does the deposit money go? Find out in this podcast by attorney Harry Heist. Note that estate law varies from state to state, so contact your attorney for specific advice in your area.

What You Need To Know About Your Trust Account

What's the difference between 'normal' business banking and property management banking? Allison Disarro of Seacoast Commerce Bank explains this and more about why you need a trust account with attorney John Broadway of NARPM. Allison can be reached at adisarro@sccombank.com if you have additional questions.

Who Holds the Escrow Deposit?

It's better to have your owner hold the deposit, right? No, says attorney Harry Heist. Find out why. Consult your local attorney for specific advice related to this topic. 

What Happens When a Tenant Breaks a Lease

Your tenant just broke the lease and left. Attorney Harry Heist discusses what happens to the security deposit when this happens. Always consult your local attorney for specific advice related to this topic as state laws can vary. 

Managing the Stigmatized Property

Someone died in the rental property. Florida attorney Harry Heist takes a look at whether a tenant can leave a lease when the property is stigmatized in this podcast. Consult your local attorney for specific advice related to this topic.

How Applicant Screening Can Go Wrong

Florida attorney Harry Heist addresses how applicant screening problems can happen, and how to avoid them, in this podcast now offered to NARPM members. Consult your local attorney for specific advice related to this topic.

Understanding Owners' Personal Property

Florida attorney Harry Heist addresses how to deal with personal property left by the owner in the leased home in this podcast, now offered to NARPM members. Consult your local attorney for specific advice related to this topic.

Liability Related to a Tenant with a Home-Based Business

Your tenant operates a home-based business and the house floods, damaging his equipment. What is your liability? Your owner's liability? You might be surprised. Florida attorney Harry Heist addresses liability related to home-based businesses in this podcast, now offered to NARPM members. Consult your local attorney for specific advice related to this topic.

Email Communications & You

Florida attorney Harry Heist addresses questions around email communications in this podcast, now offered to NARPM members. Consult your local attorney for specific advice related to this topic.

The Tenant Refuses to Sign the Lease?

Florida attorney Harry Heist addresses what to do when the tenant refuses to sign the lease in this podcast, now offered to NARPM members. Consult your local attorney for specific advice related to this topic.