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Privacy PolicyQuestion: Are there laws about charging a pet fee, what that fee can be used for, and limits on such fees? Answer: The answer to each of your questions is “it depends on the laws of your state and possibly those of the city or other jurisdiction.” The bottom line is that you will need […]
Question: I have a family that just moved into one of my rental houses. It’s in the lease that they pay utilities and have the utility service put in their name. This tenant has an old $170 water bill and the city won’t let them put the water in their name until this old bill […]
Lease Agreements – Part 1 Landlords and property managers utilize a large number of different documents. Some are used regularly, others only occasionally, and many landlords may never have need for certain documents that other landlords use regularly. Unfortunately, most landlords do not utilize as many documents as they should. Use of adequate documentation is […]
Question: The tenant in one of my units is complaining that there is currently mold around a bath tub where the tile meets the tub. She wants me to clean it up. Who is responsible for cleaning up the mold? Answer: That might depend on what type of mold it is, the source of the […]
Question: I own a 4-plex on which various improvements have been made during the 8 years I have owned it. Many of these improvements were done without permits. Will this cause me problems when I sell, presently planned for next year? Answer: It would be best to correct this problem before marketing your property for […]
Question: This is a follow-up question to the one I recently posted regarding holding deposits. My intent is to have a holding deposit agreement from these potential tenants, as I want to be sure that these people are not going to back out if I take the house off the market for other potential renters. I’ve […]
Disclosure Issues – Part 1 Once upon a time and throughout the land, the basic rule of buying anything, including real estate, was “Caveat Emptor” – that is, “Buyer Beware.” In more general terms it was consumer beware and applied to a purchaser of any product or service. The seller or landlord had no responsibility […]
Question: I have potential renters, but they do not want to move in for another month. Am I legally allowed to require a deposit to hold the property for them and not look for another tenant? Answer: It depends both on what type of deposit it is and what the deposit agreement says, with the […]
Question: What do you do if a tenant just up and leaves the home with one day notice under a 2 year contract? Answer: If the tenant provided evidence of his intention to return possession to the landlord – e.g., gave written notice about leaving, turned in keys in a way that can be proven, […]
Question How do I locate a previous tenant who owes me back rent money? Answer There are many ways to attempt to locate a previous tenant. An adequate discussion is well beyond the scope of this forum. Accordingly, I refer you to our Mini Training Guide titled “9 Steps to Collecting a Judgment” and to […]
