Nikoo N.
Landlord responsibility broken glass
My tenant says that her glass shower door shattered out of no where when no one was in the bathroom (this is the second time in one year). I do not know how glass breaks with no point of contact but that is beside the...
Sada Rafi
Eviction notice - how many times can you send out the notice
I have a tenant who has been late in payment almost every month. Last month he didn't pay until I sent him Eviction notice (10 days to pay or quit) letter. Then he paid the next day. This month he is late again, so I ...
John Acker
Quitclaim or warranty deed before small claim filing
Hi everyone,One of my tenants who moved out a few months ago is threatening to sue in small claims court. I really don't think he has a case, but I'd rather avoid the headaches and legal fees. Is it legal to simply tr...
Damian Gawle
enforcing no pet policy in a triplex that we are purchasing.
Hi,We are purchasing a triplex in Springfield Ma. and wish to have a no pets policy. The trouble is that at least one of the tenants that we would be inheriting has a small dog. The apartment looks clean and dog loo...
Karen Margrave
Painting on New Construction Opinions please!
When it comes to painting on your new construction, which do you think works best?1. Spray before installing flooring, cabinets, etc. 2. Install flooring and cabinets, cover and then paint.We've done both ways, but I...
Chris B.
Hoarder tenants - what to do
The current tenants in one of my SFHs are hoarders. Boxes still remain along with piles of clothes and everything else throughout the house in every room and hallway since move-in. This is a safety and health hazard...
Gorkem Bedir
tenant violating all health regulations in GA
This will sound like a bad movie but I have a tenant who is living in one side of my duplex. They have no water, gas or power. I know they can not turn water on because their account is flagged for fraud by water comp...
Paul C.
Room for Interpretation in Tax Laws ?
I've been doing a lot of research on rental property tax accounting the past few days and am amazed (frustrated) at how many different answers I'm finding. For example:
1. Pre-rental expenses. On the one ha...
Gernot Bucheli
Does one need a business license in another state
Greeting everyone. I'm a real estate investor in Alaska. I'm looking to invest in Washington State. I have an Alaska business license. Do I need a business license for Washington State? In other words, when investigat...
Ernest Ho
Sewer Pipe Repair Question
Earlier this year, I bought property that was originally built in 1927. I've recently had some drama in dealing with sewer pipe repair, and I would appreciate your advise.Soon after my tenant moved in, she encounter...