However, the CARES Act absolutely pulled the rug out from under landlords and overrides decades of landlord-tenant legislation and case law at the state level, as well as hundreds of years of basic contract law, by banning evictions for non-payment of rent for 120 days.Under this Federal Law, a tenant who stopped paying their rent in March would have no repercussions whatsoever until July 28th, at which time the landlord can issue a 30-day notice, wait the required 30 days, and then get in line to wait for a court date with an overwhelmed local court system in hopes of regaining possession of their rental unit.Even the best prepared landlord would have a very tough time weathering six months with no rent and no recourse.

Therefore, we have had to hire an attorney each time we've had an eviction, even though I "self manage" and am local.I'm hoping to add my name to the title only, so as the "owner", I can bring these cases to court myself without the need for an attorney.For context, the properties are in Upstate NY.Thank you in advance for your collective thoughts!

Unless there are functional issues with the cabinets I wouldn't replace them in a unit you'll eventually rent out when they're already a normal wood grain.

Like I said, if you decide to go on your own instead of a 3rd party, you need to know the details about the local laws to keep yourself out of court...

Actual proof is tangible proof that you can take to court.

On Friday, May 8, the Arkansas Supreme Court announced that "beginning May 18, 2020, Arkansas courts in all divisions shall resume conducting hearings with certain measures to combat the spread of the disease to the public . . . ." 

It could depend on your market, your Landlord-Tenant laws, the court system, your policies and procedures, how well you enforce your policies and procedures, how creative you are with your leases, and many other factors.My market works great for one-year leases.

I contacted our probate court in Pittsburgh and asked if they have a list of Probate Case Files. 

The issue is, a) I don't need a fan since I have a functioning window, and b) it is not even a fan but a round HVAC duct.  

You just have the added hassle of dealing with the BK trustee/court.