Our out of state tenant just informed us her house was broken into today. Nothing major happened but wanted to make sure we aren’t missing anything as to what our responsibilities are as landlords.

I purchased a house in Galveston from the original owner right before Foreclosure. I didn’t have the previous owner sign a lease or anything. I’ve been told that I could evict her if needed. Long story short the previ...

So we have purchased a property that we feel will turn out to be a great deal, basically purchased for the back oweing taxes. Here is our first problem though, it's occupied by a "tenant" that supposedly had a verbal ...

Long story short, I’ve been back and forth with my landlord for months. I rent half of a private home. I was late on rent (but still paying) and asked to move out because my lease was up. I was unable to leave right t...

Hello, 
I purchased an REO property that is currently occupied by the former owner. I reached out after closing and the occupant advised that she's in the process of moving out. I've offered her some cash if she coul...

I always rekey all the doors in my rentals when I flip the units for a new tenant as I always worry about the liability of keys floating around. What is your practice ? What would be a landlords liability if a key fro...

I do not have much experience with this kind of thing (thankfully).

My renter kicked her daughter out (just turned 18). She called and asked if I could change the locks or if she could have it done at her ex...

Folks - I am debating on whether to upgrade & replace all the windows of an older home I acquired for buy & hold rental.The home is built in the 60s and all windows might have been updated since then but still...

I always think a house or block seems safer when I don't see caged windows and burly fencing everywhere.  Personally, I have never wanted to live like I was "in the embassy" even when I lived in a high crime area like...

So, I don't know that I have a direct question here, but I would like to draw on other's experience if you have advice on the matter:Just discovered that someone broke the hinge (locked) off the crawl space door at on...