Origin of the Landlord
Origin of the Landlord
Origin of the Landlord
The historical origins of the landlord date back to Medieval Europe. At that time, the small farming villages were repeatedly attacked by thieves and even Vikings who would steal their food and supplies, burn down their homes, rape the women and waste the men. People had no way to protect themselves from the brutalities of these traveling marauders, and families were in fear for their lives with no one to turn to.

Seeing an opportunity, a handful of brave and wealthy knights stepped in to assist the farmers in securing peace, as well as to ensure their own personal financial gain. They became known as the landlord of their land and they were seen as protectors, and for the most part they were very much esteemed. They bought up large amounts of farmland and offered it up to the small, poor farmers, so that they might build a home there and grow their crops.

The people who lived and farmed on the land, called Serfs, were protected from harm by the strong and physically powerful land owner and his army of men, who patrolled the areas, kept the peace and discouraged thievery. The Serfs, in return, paid rent in the form of a hefty portion of their yearly crops.

This was a win/win situation, because the serfs had a safe place to raise a family, and the landlord had his pockets growing deeper from all of the food that he could then turn around and sell for a profit. There was a certain amount of control and obligation in this scenario, but it was a better option than going it alone and risking your familys lives.
Property Management
Property Management
Property Management

The recent housing crisis generated an influx of investors who saw the income opportunities of the residential rental market. A large number of families had to give up their homes as a result of foreclosure, short-sale, etc. and the fact of the matter is they need homes to live in.

 

Most of these investors came from the northern states and from other countries, mainly Canada, Brazil, China, etc. Being remote investors, the demand for property management services increased tremendously.

 

The investor’s mindset is generally; how can I maximize my Return On Investment (ROI), and so they look to Property Management Company to help them realize their goal. In addition, there are laws, rules and regulations that must be followed; therefore in selecting a property Management Company the investor must choose wisely!

 

I hold a Professional Property Management Certification (PPMC) form the Landlord Academy and I am well positioned to help investors meet their objectives. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair housing Act: In the sale or RENTAL of Housing, No one should be discriminated against based on:

Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Familial Status or Handicap.

 

Florida Landlord Tenant Law Part II : Both parties to the lease have rights!
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