@Lumi Ispas I don't understand because the RLTO in context reads:"the LANDLORD may deduct from such security deposit or interest due thereon for the following: (1) any unpaid rent which has not been validly withheld or deducted pursuant to state or federal law or local ordinance;".1) So the explicit wording seems to make deductions a Landlord right, rather than a Tenant right that is unlawfully waived by the subject lease provision.   2) Also, if a lease term requires that a security deposit be paid, then a tenant can just void that term by skipping the first months rent payment in favor of the deposit.3) Finally, Tenant application of security deposit to rent could furthermore invalidate any 5-day notices served prior to exhaustion of the security deposit.The article author appears to be an accomplished tenant law attorney.  

I explain to the applicants before they sign my lease that this is how I expect them to pay rent.

A lot of my applicants want to know If I accept pets, and the answer is always NO!

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When it comes to the potential for Zoning change, what comes first - Apply to subdivide even though the current Zoning likely forbids subdivision (ie. need to have deep pockets to grease the wheels), or waiting for the County to magically hand you new investor-friendly Zoning changes so that your Applications will be a "gimme"?

Nicer properties will attract more applicants.  

I have yet to to turn in a loan application but have ran into recent situation to obtain a personal loan 10k.

Hi, I am wondering if any of you have seen or used an application or software which allows for a remote showing a property? 

-Few things I do when renting those I/we manageAlways open houses vs individual appointments as people will not show upPostlets pushes out to multiple sites to advertisePost link to youtube of two to three minute tour of unit Post requirements (credit score, other financial requirements)Change my voicemail message to explain quick details of property...this alone saves me answering the same questions every day and did not hurt my turn out one bit.The guide to tenant screening on here as others mentioned is an awesome resource.When calling to verify resources/recommendations don't be afraid to 'misquote' something...application says they worked at a placed for one year, ask the source 'I see they have worked with you for three years' and see if you're corrected as some applicants like to give creative sources to speak to :)Good luck!

Sought after places vanish in 1 weekend with 20 applications on it.