Kyle Soudalan
How much does eviction law vary across cities/counties/states?
I see this question pop up a lot on BP: "how do I evict a tenant in [city, state]?" I've had to evict a few tenants from properties I've owned in different states, but I always rely on property managers to contact the...
Joseph Firmin
"New" NY Tenant Protection Laws - Still Worth Investing in NY?
Our property manager emailed last night stating they are having an "emergency meeting" to discuss whether they should continue business given the new regulations signed into effect by Gov. Cuomo. The new tenant prote...
Jovon Gamble
Two Family & an In-law Suite - Can I rent?
Currently in the process of purchasing my first property. It will be a owner-occupied two family home. The Home has the following:First Floor and Finished Basement:(Owners Area)First Floor: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Office,...
Account Closed
NY area home sellers must make disclosures under updated law
New York home sellers must make disclosures under updated law in shift away from 'buyer beware'For the past 22 years, Long Islanders selling their homes could avoid answering detailed questions about their property by...
Benjamin Lemieux
Connecticut law - large repair, how much notice do tenants need?
Hi all,I bought a triplex a little while ago and I need to basically have the electrical boxes rewired and an owners panel added. I've talked to the town and eversource and all of that. My question is, my tenants will...
John Rosselli
Texas Law and Selling Real Estate without being a Realtor
I have been buying, selling, rehabbing & flipping as an LLC in Texas. I plan to incorporate and turn up the heat. Do you have to have a Real Estate License in Texas to Sell Properties or simply have a Real Estat...
Verletta Saxon
Appraisal on a Home With a Mother-in-law Suite
I am in the process of purchasing a single family 5 bedroom 4 bedroom home with an attached mother-in-law suite. The home is zoned as a single family home. The appraisal recently came back and it seemed low to me so I...
Tom R.
Need advice from someone familiar with CA trailer park laws
My friend and I live in a trailer park in a trailer which my friend owns. A couple of weeks ago my friend received notice that the park is raising the sewage fee claiming that the city raised their sewer taxes. I keep...
Johann Jells
Anyone in NJ with familiar with law on "rent withholding"?
This tenant told me in mid December "I don't have it". I filed the papers and have a court date for 2/25. I just had my 1st contact with the tenant in 6 weeks, and he's claiming now he hasn't paid because of my "poor...
Jonah Wilson
Ohio law requires all owners of residential rental property to...
Many #landlords are unaware that Ohio law requires all owners of residential rental property to register with the county auditor. If the property owner is located out of state, the landlord must also designate an in-s...