I had a conversation with a PM (large local firm) yesterday and was told that they can no longer conduct criminal background checks on prospective tenants, because "fair housing and anti discrimination rules prohibit ...

Hello all. I just read an article on commercial financing that said commercial lenders would consider rents in the decision when financing a multi-family if there were leases. I am going on a three-day car trip tomorr...

Do you charge individual processing fees for prospecting tenants even if they are married?

I seem to have a reoccurring problem with tenants in a basement apartment moving in, and their partner lives with them a majority of the time. How does one define "Occupant"? I use a month to month rental agreement...

Hi all,Is a female tenant (who lives in a divided space of a living room) within their legal rights to refuse to live with a prospective male tenant who would be living in the master bedroom of the unit? This is obvio...

I had someone inquire about the other unit in my owner occupied duplex. It's an old house and most likely has lead paint. Also, not sure I would want to hear a 3 year old running around all the time. For these reasons...

Pre-screening prospective tenants in Baltimore County, Maryland

How would you handle this?  Obviously if the application process weeds someone out, that helps. Let's say all four come back clean?Should I engage in a price increase bid, all other things being equal?

What would you do if you suspect that your tenant is allowing another adult to live in the apartment?

Hi,Here is a copy of an email I received  from a possible tenant. @Brandon Turner am I being too strict?