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Carmen Assang Tenant asked me to pay her first month rent to move out
17 September 2024 | 38 replies
Realize the difficulty in determine a tenant has been rewarded for misbehavior in the screening process.My view is LL that do cash for keys are a big part of the problem and that these LL need to realize this.  
Steven Westlake My tenants kid is a theft, can i keep him off my property ?
20 August 2024 | 21 replies
I would have removed the relative and been done with the home fam damily.I suspect there were issues with the mother, but you allowed her misbehavior.
Izraul Hidashi If a Borrowers Promissory Note Funds a Loan Who Is The Creditor?
8 August 2024 | 31 replies
Billions were paid out in fines for criminal misbehavior and not a single dime went back to any of the victims. 
Craig McCarter Am I creating a potential discrimination claim for myself?
4 August 2024 | 8 replies
If they are all the same race, same sexual orientation, family situation, handicapped or not, etc etc you’d probably be fine.
Kevin Kim Can You Share Your Experiences with LGBT Couple Tenants?
27 June 2024 | 37 replies
I doubt their sexual orientation made any difference on how they kept house. 
J. Nicci Coffie How to Create a New Lease When Renewing a Long-term Tenant
27 June 2024 | 4 replies
Of course, not knowing who is living there may have other risks, such as, are there any convicted sexual or violent offenders living in the home.
Milton Chamberlain Kansas City MO NEW Source of Income Discrimination Ban Ordinance
22 June 2024 | 17 replies
It is effective Aug. 1, 2024.This ordinance is referred to as the Source of Income Discrimination Ban Ordinance" - which is identified in File #231019 and amends sections of Chapter 38 (Civil Rights) and Chapter 34 (Health and Sanitation) in the Missouri Revised Statutes for the purpose of classifying source of income as a protected trait in regard to housing discrimination.Here are some key takeaways from the attached ordinance:This ordinance bans discrimination against tenants based solely on:Source of income from an occupation, including gig work or paying rent in cash Use of public programs like Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, disability checks, or social security Poor credit score Prior evictions and alleged damages older than 12 months (less than 12 months can be a basis for denial) Prior convictions or arrests (sexual and violent crimes are excepted, a landlord can still deny based on these convictions)The ordinance also requires the city to proactively scan for rental ads using discriminatory language like "no Section 8" or "no past evictions".Landlords who are found to be in violation of the ordinance with respect to source of income can be fined up to $1,000 per incident.
Blaison Samuel Any J.T.Foxx Students Here?
19 June 2024 | 7 replies
@Blaison Samuel No, but a simple Google search reveals someone who has bought a ton of domains, all with the keywords "J T Foxx complaints and J T Foxx lawsuits" ......possibly an attempt to bury any criticism of the fact that there was a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment of a minor, or comlpaints of him charging up to $60,000 for whatever it is he does.http://www.bizjournals.com/prnewswire/press_releases/2012/08/24/LA62361Does that help?
Jim K. For newbies and the BIG MEANIE INVESTORS in the BiggerPockets forums
20 June 2024 | 69 replies
Of course I realize lots of people grew up poor, or discriminated against, or had childhoods of divorce or drug abuse or sexual abuse or other things.
Nicholas Lilly How To Break Residential Lease Agreement in Texas
10 June 2024 | 1 reply
Landlords cannot evict tenants or threaten to evict victim tenants for domestic violence, abuse, or sexual assault.