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Kay Kim What’s your experience with Wagner Nolasco B2RDirect
15 January 2025 | 177 replies
WOW.. 40k plus deposits on a home to be built.. ??? 
Ernest Ho Emotional Support Animal / Service Animal
19 January 2025 | 18 replies
You can't charge extra pet rent or even a pet deposit because it's legally not considered a pet.
Mak K. Tenant lied and has a dog on first month of lease -Texas
16 January 2025 | 8 replies
You’re not using a PM, AND you’re assuming you can charge a service animal a deposit and pet rent?
Joshua Cole Was I mislead in a deal involving cross colateralization?
14 January 2025 | 1 reply
  $2500 deposit is put down. 
Ryan Treacy What Do I Need to Know to Be a Landlord in Indianapolis, Indiana?
21 January 2025 | 4 replies
Key points include:Security Deposits: In Indiana, there’s no legal cap on security deposits, but you must return the deposit (minus any valid deductions) within 45 days of the tenant vacating the property.Evictions: Follow the formal process carefully.
Michael Braun Billing tenant for damages prior to move-out
20 January 2025 | 1 reply
We also received a $2400 security deposit.
Evan Price Possible Small Claims Court Action Considered - Need Previous Tenant's New Address
14 January 2025 | 1 reply
I just had tenants move out of my investment property (duplex) without paying for the last month's rent, and the damage they inflicted onto the property exceeds their security deposit amount.
Drew Sygit New Michigan Law: Landlords Can't Discriminate on Tenant Income Source
21 January 2025 | 11 replies
The law does NOT apply to landlords:With less then 5 rental unitsThat live in one unit of a duplex and rent out the other unitThat rent out rooms in the home they occupySo, landlords can no longer state in their rental ads, "Section 8 not accepted".The reverse is also true, "Section 8 only", cannot be used.We've always recommended screening S8 tenants the same way as cash-paying tenants.Landlords waiving application fees and/or security deposits only for S8 prospects may also be violating Fair Housing.
Rene Hosman Have you ever offered rent concessions to entice potential renters?
17 January 2025 | 19 replies
No free weeks, no reduced deposit, etc.
Aaron Wolman First Turn over
11 January 2025 | 7 replies
Nothing you mention is "ordinary" and you should charge for all of it. dodged a bullet there thats a very good price take it from the security deposit and call yourself lucky.