Mark Hu
Questions about odd rules for college student tenants?
I've heard many former students tell me some odd rules in apartments run by universities. One is that student are given individual leases even if they are roommates. Two is that the management can decide to 'remove' a...
Kathryn D.
Tenant wants to sublet room in apt without landlord involvement
Hi! I have an excellent long term tenant (7 years) who has gone through about four roommates since she has moved in. The moveouts have been for usual life reasons (moving out of town, moving in with boyfriend or gir...
Edward Stephens
Goal Achieved: Leased My Master Bedroom to a Great Roommate
BP Family,Yesterday I successfully leased the master bedroom of my home. I know that doesn’t sound as sexy as leasing out an entire house to someone, but I did learn a lot in the process.Late last year I purchased a ...
Peter Hroph
3 roommates, 1 moving out, re-newing lease - dealing with deposit
Appreciate in advance for advice. I plan to re-new lease but unsure how to deal with deposit and last month's rent. I have 3 great tenants who are roommates - who also paid last month's and deposit in '15. One of them...
Colin Caporal
Advice for Down Payments and Next Steps
Quick Question:My plan is to house hack a single family in Plano, TX. The dilemma is this:1) Do I move in the Spring of 2022 before the market gets hot again and collect rent from STRs (Airbnb, VRBO, Furnished Finder,...
Sam Silton
Mrs Murphy Law for Live-in Tenants in Massachusetts
Hey All - I am house hacking a condo in Boston, MA, and am curious how fair housing laws work for live-in landlords. Am I allowed to treat my search for tenants any differently because I live in the unit? Not sure how...
Jon K.
Accepting Roommate/Tenant with only partial rent to move in?
I wouldn't let a "real" tenant move in with partial rent, but should I let a roommate/tenant move in with partial rent?
This person wants to move in with only partial rent upfront.
Since they are a room...
Jesse Choe
Social Distancing In Your Own Home
I have couple roommates that live with me. I understand when tenant signs a lease they have the right to have people over. In this critical time are we as live in landlords allowed to enforce a rule that roommates can...
Ron H.
Fannie Mae Opens the Floodgates: What's Your Opinion?
What has me wondering if I'm seeing straight is the article linked below describing a radical easing of credit standards. Fannie Mae has unveiled a new program that allows previously excluded sources of income. I wa...
Carlos Lez
Co-living house and tenant not getting along with other residents
I run co-living houses in San Jose CA. I have 3 students living in 3 different rooms of a SF house. Bathrooms and kitchen are shared.One tenant writes :A confrontation occurred because I kindly asked a roommate to cle...