Tile surrounds rarely have to be replaced if just dirty, bathroom tile and fixtures clean very well unless abused, its usually an aesthetic choice.

Hi There,I have a tenant who has been having issues with his air conditioning on and off since last summer. Each time, we send our super to check the controls and if we need to, we call the air conditioning tech to co...

If it is a large raise and the tenants are good you can do it stepwise but if they are going to leave they will still leave so you are prolonging the inevitable.

I’ve contacted BC Police (non emergency) due to potential animal abuse due to the conditions (He has a dog that I’ve even once seen with a cockroach crawling on its back) but they said there’s not much they can do and recommended me to go to Baltimore Code Enforcement.

It's actually a gold mine because you have much more control over your buildings and the residents in it and the Vacancy Rates are held incredibly low because rent-regulated apts are basically removed from the available housing stock, lowering the supply of apts, as well as other factors including AirBnB.I have also seen abuse go both ways where Landlords purposely harass tenants.

I would not personally ever invest in a property that did not have all separate utilities in light of the potential misuse/abuse  and non payment issues that will definatly arise.

If something requires repair due to abuse or neglect then the Tenant can be held liable. you should have a clause in your agreement that explains this. 

You may make out better if they agree and leave instead of a prolonged fight where you stand to lose months of rent, possible damage to your property and little or no recourse. 

Her opinion of course, but the point is those mega-bucks lawsuits are RARE, often get SETTLED, and only happen when you commit egregious acts of negligence over a prolonged period.I am aggressive but fair regarding security deposits. 

The owner wants to close tomorrow but I'm trying to think of ways to prolong it.