Jeff B.
Heavy smoker rehab
Looking at a house that has been owned by very heavy smokers. Overall the house is in poor condition and is a short sale. Nothing that scares me, except the fact that the walls, ceilings, heating ducts, windows, EVE...
Courtney Jo Claffey
Condo Tenants Complaining of Marijuana Smell
Greetings:I own a condo which I lived in for 10 years. I bought a new house 14 months ago and rented the condo out. The condo is a top floor unit in a building with 5 other units. I had renters for one year and they h...
Brent Paul
What things broke that you had to fix your first year?
This isn't meant to be discouraging to anyone thinking or buying or someone that already owns. I have been in my first home for 3 weeks. The first day I moved in I had no water coming out of the tub or shower head. ...
Salma Valimohamed
Tenant Screening Services in Ontario, Canada
Hello All,
With regards to the critical step of tenant screening, I am considering using a tenant screening service for new applications. I have 2 apartment buildings (closing next month) in a small town in Ontario, ...
Brittney Lundeen
Unathorized Tenant in owner occupied duplex-Do I need to approve?
Hi all!
I have an inherited tenant living next to me in a side by side duplex since I moved into in January. She lives there with her 30 year old daughter and 16 year old niece. She seemed to be a good tenant at fir...
Anna Powell
smoke stains on windows from smoker
Do you guys come across annoying smoke stains on your windows? I am at my wit's end getting rid of them. Anyone out here who can suggest natural remedies?All suggestions would be appreciated.Thanks in advance.
Sarah D.
Withhold from deposit for insufficient notice to vacate?
Can't decide if this is a good business decision or a petty decision.Tenants provided 17 day notice to vacateTenants were advised that they are in violation of the lease by not providing 30 days notice. Tenants come ...
Account Closed
Can I Prohibit Smokers From Renting from Me?
Can I prohibit smokers from renting one of my apartments, or ask if they are smokers when screening tenants?
I'd figure this be in the "nuisance clause" being that it can be a health risk to myself and other tenants?...
George Smith
Prospective tenant says they only smoke off the property
Received an inquiry about my rental and they state that one member of the family doesnt smoke in the house. I told them that smoking on the property is not allowed. They said he doesnt smoke on the property. Im guessi...
Michael Pilolla
Is This Rehab Breakdown Acceptable?
Hey BP Peeps,I'm closing on my first property and I'm very excited. I'm working with a contractor who's done work on my primary residence (and is now a rental) and he's always done great work. He's an investor as well...