I'm fairly sure that they wanted a new law to deal with a few problem properties, problem landlords and just went entirely too far.

You will never be admonished for being a student of law by your peers.

Rocky-Back when I was in law school, the Florida Bar sent a guy to explain the admission process.

Buy them out: Offer them money from their security deposit to move out and close up the issue and not pursue them for bad check law.2.

I've self-managed two properties total, but one was an easy-to-manage white collar condo type deal, and the other is still in my property--a friend, so no hassles there.I've never self-managed in TX, nor do I know the laws/in/outs, etc.

When looking at the government it is certainly set in for the wealthiest people and or corporations have the biggest say into what becomes law and what doesn't.

Amanda,In some states, it is very much against the law to pay a finder's fee.

If the by-laws in a private community state that you cannot run a business from your home, does renting that home constitute a business?

Besides, they probably know the laws and can screen new tenants better than you.And lastly, addressing this to the turnkey operators who are active here on BP, and without naming names, how long have you been in business?

Hi, I have a brother-in-law and unfortunately he's going thru the whole separation/divorce.