Eric G.
That's Just Criminal
Anyone see this?Oakland bans criminal background checks on potential tenantshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-01-21/oakland-bans-criminal-background-checks-on-potential-tenants1. Is this fair to the law-ab...
Carl Graff
Screening Selection Criteria and big thank you
For of all thank you all for this great site that has made me so aware of the importance of doing things correctly. I particular I have (based upon the advice and input of others) created a Screening Criteria with sco...
Louise Dowd
LEGITIMATE REASONS FOR TURNING DOWN A TENANT
Is excessive, visible tattooing on a prospective tenant a legitimate reason to turn him down? His appearance and mannerisms frighten me. What about a recent DUI? Would appreciate any input. Need help quick.
James Mccargo
Advice
I have a contract to purchase a SFR REO, but here is the problem the owner of the property is still in the house, but the seller of the REO has already foreclosed on the property and they are in the process of the evi...
Aaron DiCaprio
What credit score, if any, do you require when screening tenants?
Looking for some insight from the BP community. What specific credit score, if any, do you require when screening tenants? And are you no longer using a specific credit score in light of concerns with Fair Housing, ...
Cindy B.
Would you take a tenant who misrepresented herself in application?
Hi, I have been managing our own rental properties. Recently I have had an experience I am struggling with:we have 3 unrelated parties who currently live together to apply, -- one of the applicants who only lived with...
Cameron Riley
Class C Property Owners.... Pre-Set Qualifications????
Scenario: You Own A Home, A Duplex In An Urban Area, The Property Is Considered "Class C"... The Area Has Some Riff Raff And You Know This. It Is Time To Start Renting Out Your Property, Your Goal Is To Obtain A Good ...
Carl Pickens
How often do tenants destroy property during eviction?
Currently evicting a mother of four children. she is an inherited tenant. In your experience, how often does the tenant intentionally damage the unit during eviction? I'm already planning on new carpet, paint job, cle...
Salvador Cornejo
Am I allowed to list a minimum credit score when posting a rental listing ?
Newbie here . Listing first property today. Are there any restrictions on listing a minimum credit score on a rental listing ? I’m in Los Angeles county
Tracy D.
Cash for keys- rewarding bad behavior
I am really only writing this because more and more frequently I have seen this come up. And it practically grinds a nail in my nerves to reward tenants for bad behavior by offering them cash to leave. It undermines l...