@Scott Trench or whomever it is calling the shots on the forum laws are just chasing their tails with a moving goalpost of arbitrary rules that will always motivate people to try to skirt them.Why?

Knowing the law is rarely as straightforward as reading the statute plus any available commentary.

Just a lot of systems, paperwork organization, and staying abreast of/within the law (required notices, addendums, etc.).3) The screening criteria we use:650 credit score or aboveIncome 3x the monthly rentNo pets (depending on the property)No smokingNo evictions, notices to comply, or money owed to landlords in the past 12 monthsProof of income and financial responsibilityAdditional:First, last, and security deposit due at signing750+ credit score does not require last month rent (helps incentivize quality tenants)Best of luck!

This should be your priority, not interviewing 6 law firms for what amounts to a very  simple legal engagement. 

That’s why things changed dramatically when new laws were passed in 2022.

Looking for some advice on areas where the landlord laws are friendly.

Contact a law firm that specialize in clearing titles. 

I bought a SFR with a completely built out In-law suite in the basement.

We did run into some interesting quirks with the city's zoning laws, but nothing a bit of patience couldn't solve.

Law was passed to monitor and prevent money laundering.