All Forum Posts by: Jing Tagle

I have 2 part question. First question is about old rental agreements.  I have several tenants that have been renters for over 10 years.  They're all on month-to-month and their rental agreement is somewhat outdated.  How do I update it or can I just have them sign a brand new one? Second question is about last months deposit increases.  If I increase rent every year, do I need to also increase the last month deposit or can I collect the difference during the last month before they move?

Hi BP Community, I need your input as to what to do in a situation I'm having with one of my tenants in California.   This particular tenant is a dog walker and had a pitbull that I discovered she was keeping in her home.  I gave her several warnings and eventually an evection notice last month.  Today she emails me and tells me that she has been seeing a therapist for anxiety and the therapist prescribed a emotional support animal animal or companion animal.  She also sent me a copy of the prescription from her therapist.    She said she did not realize that the dogs that she was walking helped her with her mental health, anxiety issues, until she was forced to stop her dog walking business.   So she started seeing a therapist and that is when the therapist prescribed her the service dog.   Seems like a deceitful way to get her pet in the house.  This tenant's lease ends In June and I was planning not to renew even before I found out about her service dog because  I've had a lot of issues with these tenants regarding, not only the dog, but also excessive noise (partying late nights). The tenants that lived below them moved out because of the noise they were causing.   How should I proceed in this situation since she only has a few months left in her lease. And if I don't renew her lease will she view it as retaliation?  Can I renew without giving a reason? Any advice would be appreciated.  Thanks

Thank you all for all the great advice.  I know I have to take care of business first.  You're right, @SueKelly about the tenants probably having a comfortable portfolio.  

Hi Everyone, I'm a newbie to this forum.  I've recently inherited several properties in San Francisco.  One of them a beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath home in the heart of the Excelsior district.  The people who live in the home are long time tenants that have been there for about 20 years!  The problem is their rent is $2000, which is about $2500 below the fair market rate.  no rent control here folks! I need suggestions on how to raise their rent.  Should it be done gradually or all at once?? I don't need to raise to full market just close enough. 

If they decide to move, I do have funds to upgrade the place and I know it will rent out immediately as that location is prime (walking distance to Bart and muni).  I know it's a business but I feel so guilty.  Feedback/suggwstions