Hi there, first post on BP but figured this would be a good place to get some advice. I have had a tenant for roughly a year now, and we do not allow pets (unless they were there when we purchased the property) she ha...

Washington state, Cowlitz CountyHello, I am new (2 days) to the landlord scene and I have a duplex with inherited tenants. One tenant has 4 small (large rat size) dogs and claims that they are emotional support/ servi...

I recently rehabbed a property, signed a 2 yr lease with someone, then about a week before she’s supposed to move in, she informs me that she has an ESA (Emotional Support Animal), a huge dog - lab mix. We have a no p...

Fighting over the Security Deposit is one of the main issues between Landlords and Tenants. What steps do you take as a Landlord or Property Manager to ensure the deductions from a Security Deposit are not disputed? I...

Hi all, I have a tenant who I have been providing about $200 credit every month for her to stay and now her lease is due. I give her market rent if $1600 to renewal. She told me she is happy to pay that with month to ...

My father recenlty put a 100+ year-old two-unit rental property in a trust which includes my father, me and two siblings. The building is paid-off and in a desirable urban neighborhood, however it is in need of upgrad...

- Losing your temper as a landlord... - Do you ever get into heated arguments with tenants? - how do you handle these texting or calling battles?

Hello,Should I accept tenant with 1 cat if we advertise "No Pets". We have have new tenants in other units without pets. The tenant is great candidate except that she is willing to stay 6 month instead of 12 month. So...

I'm thinking about investing in the Pittsburgh area, does anyone know of certain areas I should begin my search in. I am looking to buy and hold for several years and would like to find an area with potentially good a...

I have owned and operated properties since 2007, and have always had a NO smoking and NO pets policy. As of late, I am getting a lot of requests for needing a "service animal" or "therapy animal". I don't know if this...