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Brice Burns Seller arrested, what do we do?
16 March 2020 | 2 replies
Maybe have your lawyer try and find the seller's criminal defense attorney and pitch the idea of having them get the docs signed.
Donald Francis Reese Jr. Apps like Cozy Vs. property manager
17 March 2020 | 7 replies
Aside from providing the basics (ie. listing tool to get the property published to 10+ major sites, scheduling tool to schedule viewings, tenant screening with comprehensive applications -- pulled reports from TransUnion, which include nationwide criminal background checks + credit checks + eviction history, digital lease creation tool, rent collection tool, and maintenance tracking tool), some services also offer your tenants additional capabilities which makes it an easier sell on your end when getting them to transition over (ie. their ability to report on-time rent payments to the credit bureaus; this can create an added incentive for making sure they pay that rent on time).
Brandi Baker Accidental misfire in my apartment
18 March 2020 | 11 replies
Here are just a few from a google search - but again this is no replacement for legal counsel: PM/Landlord liability over smoke free environment:https://changelabsolutions.org/sites/default/files/Legal-Options-for-Tenants_FINAL_20130205.pdfhttps://www.american-apartment-owners-association.org/property-management/latest-news/landlords-get-burned-smoking-policy/https://www.aoausa.com/magazine/can-a-tenant-sue-a-landlord-for-allowing-secondhand-smoke-by-dale-alberstone-esq/PM/Landlord responsibility over general safety: https://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/personal-injury/landlord-liable-tenant-injuries.htmlhttps://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/criminal-acts-activities-landlord-liability-faq.htmlhttps://www.enjuris.com/blog/questions/landlord-premises-liability/https://www.insurancejournal.com/magazines/mag-features/2010/11/01/160324.htmPM/Landlord responsibility specifically regarding firearms:https://realestate.usnews.com/real-estate/articles/what-limits-can-your-landlord-put-on-gun-possessionhttps://shiverhamilton.com/blog/can-i-sue-my-landlord-if-i-was-hurt-in-a-shooting-on-the-property/https://realestate.findlaw.com/landlord-tenant-law/faq-landlord-responsibilities-criminal-activities.htmlThese are a just a few of the various scenarios in which a PM or Landlord would be held liable.
David H. Attn: SBA Disaster Loans for Landlords
20 September 2021 | 975 replies
Get a load of this.Congress is now considering the Rent and Mortgage Cancellation Act which would cancel all rent and mortgage payments for the duration of the pandemic, and possibly beyond for up to a year.And the law would be retroactive, so they’d go back in time to March 13 to cancel rent.The government would then set up a fund for landlords and mortgage holders “allowing them to recoup their losses, so long as they agree to abide by a set of fair renting and lending practices for a period of five years.”Some of those conditions include not raising the rent for five years, and not denying renters based on credit history, or criminal record.This is insane.
Andrea Gillis Tenant Screening Red Flag? Asking for advice and opinions
23 March 2020 | 11 replies
The applicant would be denied based on false and misleading information provided in the application, not anything in the credit/criminal background check.The Details:This applicant looks great and sounded great during the initial screening call, but their application has some concerns.
William Davidson Picking The Right Property Management Software
27 March 2020 | 7 replies
Aside from providing the basics (ie. listing tool to get the property published to 10+ major sites, scheduling tool to schedule viewings, tenant screening with comprehensive applications -- pulled reports from TransUnion, which include nationwide criminal background checks + credit checks + eviction history, digital lease creation tool, rent collection tool, and maintenance tracking tool), some services also offer your tenants waived ACH fees and additional capabilities which makes it an easier sell on your end when getting them to transition over (ie. their ability to report on-time rent payments to the credit bureaus; this can create an added incentive for making sure they pay that rent on time).
Greg Moore What payment platform do you prefer to receive rent?
27 March 2020 | 20 replies
Aside from providing the basics (ie. listing tool to get the property published to 10+ major sites, scheduling tool to schedule viewings, tenant screening with comprehensive applications -- pulled reports from TransUnion, which include nationwide criminal background checks + credit checks + eviction history, digital lease creation tool, rent collection tool, and maintenance tracking tool), some services also offer your tenants waived ACH fees and additional capabilities which makes it an easier sell on your end when getting them to transition over (ie. their ability to report on-time rent payments to the credit bureaus; this can create an added incentive for making sure they pay that rent on time).
Todd Groom managing multiple properties with one app
13 April 2020 | 2 replies
Aside from providing the basics (ie. listing tool to get the property published to 10+ major sites, scheduling tool to schedule viewings, tenant screening with comprehensive applications -- pulled reports from TransUnion, which include nationwide criminal background checks + credit checks + eviction history, digital lease creation tool, rent collection tool, and maintenance tracking tool), some services also offer your tenants additional capabilities which makes it an easier sell on your end when getting them to transition over (ie. their ability to report on-time rent payments to the credit bureaus; this can create an added incentive for making sure they pay that rent on time).
Dzuari Garen Phillips Employer won't confirm employee without SSN
24 March 2020 | 5 replies
I'm screening a tenant and upon contacting the listed employer, they would not confirm any information on the tenant without a SSN, however the tenant will not provide the SSN due to a fear of cyber theft.
John Stewart Purchase an existing rental business, plus acreage to build on
20 April 2020 | 16 replies
If you don't disclose it, they may pull the mortgage and you may be criminally charged  in the future.