Lynn Wong
Leasing contract to section 8 tenant
Hello everyone, I just accepted rent from section 8 and we will have inspection next week. I am preparing the lease using BP California Lease. It’s 12 pages long. I think it includes everything I could think of. Here ...
Joe Williams
Threatening small claims for security deposit
Our tenants just moved out and left our home dirty with stained carpet (which was brand new when they got there) lots of scratches on the wood floor, holes in the walls, chipped paint and large scratches in walls. Als...
Suzanne Player
What to do about security deposit when stainless steel appliances discolored?
Tenant just moved out, cleaners found they used the wrong type of cleaning product on the stainless steel appliances, causing a permanent discoloration. Professional cleaners (Molly Maid Company) says it can't be cle...
Ryan Milliron
Invoice form for repairs of property after tenant moved out
Hello first time time landlord. Long story short-old property manager is holding onto the security deposit and said we have one week to send her invoices for the repairs to get the money. Does anyone recommend a goo...
Sayoni Banerjee
Renter called to cancel contract
Brand new townhome, she came to see the property - paid the deposit in cash and signed the contract. Deposit outlined as being non-refundable. She just called (1.5 weeks later) to see if she can get the deposit back b...
Douglas Underwood
Security Deposit Return Question
I just finished a 12 month lease with a bf/gf couple that were very nasty and abusive tenants to me (texts and emails). They were constantly complaining and picking fights with me. They just moved out and I mailed the...
Bret Kingcade
Should the tenant be billed for full carpet replacement?
Full disclosure: I am the tenant in this situation. I just started house hacking and this is from my apartment lease that just ended.So in the 2 years I lived at my old apartment, my dog had probably 6 accidents (urin...
Jennifer Jones
Landlord trying to withhold entire deposit
We have just moved out of a property we rented for 3 plus years and our landlord is trying to withhold our entire deposit for charges/ damages he's gathering at almost three times the deposit. Hes trying to charge us ...
Luke Diem
Duplex under contract
I have a duplex under contract right now. Purchase price $70,000 and could use around $2,000-$3,000 in work (possibly less). Each unit should rent for about $625-$650 each. I am a brand new REI and this will be my fir...
Sam Leon
Most creative pocket listing excuses
So down here in South Florida we have lots of pocket listings and it's funny sometimes when I call an agent up to see a listing and listen to their "hmmmm....ahhhhh...OK...let me check..." and try to give you an ex...