Michael Strachan
Collapsed Ceiling - Who is Liable for Property Damage?
Recently, the ceiling in the garage of one of our rental properties (located in California) collapsed and the debris fell onto some of our tenants personal property, including two motorcycles. He described heavy winds...
Justin Summers
Need advice on Rental Property damaged during hurricane-
I need some advice on what is fair. I have a property in NE florida that had minor Hurriance damage. There was leak and several pieces of drywall need to be replaced in the ceiling of the property.The city declared t...
Amy Fortes
Tenant's personal property damaged by neighbor - landlord's role?
I am a landlord of a tenant in a condo building. A neighbor (who has a tenant living in their unit as well) 2 floors above's window fell out and crashed onto my tenants' brand new window unit air conditioner and her ...
Eric T.
Apartment roof leaks caused property damage - seeking advices!
Dear BP members,My brother is currently experiencing a roof leak issue after recent heavy rain which damaged some of his personal properties. The main cause of the roof leak was from roofer hired by apartment manageme...
David Morrissey
Lease for renting to a co-worker Monday-Thursday month to month
My parents are cleaning up the house of my deceased grandparents and planning to put it on the market soon. Before that time, I want to see if a co-worker I'm friendly with with a long, expensive commute would be inte...
Sam Leon
IRMA kicked my fence down and sent two trees into my roof
Still dealing with the aftermath of IRMA here in South Florida, even though I have four large trees completely uprooted and caved into my house and my rentals, I am still counting my blessing the eye wall didn't come ...
Maria Jeanette
Renter Profile - Assisted housing program - good or red flags?
We have 2 potential renters for our property. Has anyone had a renter on an assisted housing program? What are your thoughts on these types of tenants? Good or if there any red flags? Appreciate your thoughts?
David Moon
Insurance for Flips
I've read a lot of the discussions about this topic, and still feel the need to know the following. Cut and Dry.Do I need ACV or RCV?Do I have coverage up to my loan amount or up to my ARV?Do I need builders risk AND ...
Kishore Babu
Pet liability insurance & pet screening criteria
Hi, We are planning to rent our rental property for a tenant with pets (small dogs). We're doing it for the first time and got the details about the restricted dog breeds from our home insurance agent. Can you pls hel...
Chris Presnell
New construction insurance & workmen's compensation?
Hi,After spending some time accumulating rental properties and participating in a successful flip, a partner and I have set out to build a spec home. We have formed the LLC and have all the financing arranged. Our q...