Has the writer ever been a landlord ? Most likely not. I've been a landlord for 37 years - since 1987 At times I have employed agents. Other times if DIY.

Has the writer ever been a landlord ? Most likely not. I've been a landlord for 37 years - since 1987 At times I have employed agents. Other times if DIY. That includes study to be up to date with tenancy legislation and law changes in my jurisdiction Also have access for advice how to deal with certain tenancy situations - what are my options. Some of these property's are complete houses . Some are boarding houses ( multi room ) Some are "share houses " where the house is rented by the room. All the boarding house management and share house management and tenant selection paperwork I do by myself. I have rented to 100s of people over the years - over a few 100s of tenacious. I do not know if I would give the tenant money. I would offer to help them. However I would definitely advise them how to do it cheaply. If can rent a small truck ( only need car license ) for one day for just 100$ . and it has a hydraulic lifter. For tenants with smaller number of possessions I have actually provided transport and helped with moving. Out of those 100s of tenants, Ive only every evicted 2 people. Anyone that says being a landlord is no work - has obviously never been landlord. The statement "Landlords won’t listen to tenants." is wrong in my case. I actually do a survey when people move out to find out good and bad experiences and ways to improve.