The tenant has been using communal spaces as storage, such as the laundry room or carport, along with backyard. I didn’t have this rule in my original lease (I’ve added it since). My question is, is there a way to for...

I've got a contract on a small apartment building in DC that is partially occupied. I'd like to eventually facelift the units and raise the rents. I'm aware of the TOPA requirements, and I have clauses in the contract...

Hey BP, I am an agent. I manage my own rentals, and thought of offering our tenants a "buy with me and ill tear up your lease for free" option. Does anyone see an issue with fair housing laws? 

A property was bought by my grandfather and two relatives as a tenancy in common concurrent ownership. The three have died and all had heirs that split the property, but they all had a different number of kids.First q...

Hi all,I was reading Philadelphia Fire Code. And in section F-908.7.5 it stated that owner of the building (landlord) shall post a notice in common area and inform tenants about CO alarms and provide with manufacturer...

Hello- I just had an electrician doing some work in my two family house. I am living in the second floor. My first tenant is moving in next week.The electrician noticed that the common area electric is on the tenants ...

In need of some council, in the last six months my wife and I have purchased 2 investment properties. Both have existing tenants. One of the tenants is late with rent every month and is giving me BS excuses all the ti...

BP Community,Ever so often we come across investors whose tactics don't give us the "warm and fuzzy".  While each state has its own legislation and case law, it is important that we all, in our continued efforts to so...

Hi Everyone,
I'm looking at getting my first rental, and am researching insurance. I'm trying to decide on insurance coverage. Am I right in assuming if a renter has renter's insurance, and they miss a payment on the...