Ask the Landlord is a podcast about rental housing in the US. The host of the show is Albert Dweck. He founded Duke Properties in 2001. Since then, Dweck has grown to manage 500 units and employ a small team.

Landlord-tenant relations have always been a tense topic. Tenants feel that rents are too high and fees are out of control. As property owners, landlords wish to secure their investments while paying their mortgages. In this podcast, Dweck seeks to act as a liaison between the two factions.

For the landlords, Dweck provides an unfiltered view of the realities of real estate investing. One podcast episode concerns the costs of owning a condo or an apartment. Some costs can be unpleasant surprises. Dweck recommends budgeting for unforeseen repairs and replacements before they happen.

Another episode is for new real estate investors. Dweck compares single-family units with buildings. He explains the types of tenancy and stresses the importance of tenant screenings. Another is about what to do when tenants stop their rent payments. Dweck goes over squatter's rights and the importance of a legal eviction process.

There is plenty of advice for tenants, too. First-time renters get insight on what to expect from the process. In a housing crunch, Dweck has strategies for college students who need a place to live. He explains the leases that will protect roommates if things go awry. Dweck also specifies which repairs are the landlord's responsibility. He has red flags listeners should check for when looking for a place to live.

The second half of every show is the call-in segment. Listeners are an even mix of landlords and tenants. One tenant wants to know whose job it is to keep the outside of the windows washed. A landlord wants to know what type of insurance is best for a rental unit.

Ask the Landlord may be a great choice for people who own rental units. Renters might also find lots of valuable advice in the podcast.