Cheryl C.
Tenant using security deposit for last month's rent
I'm really annoyed at a petty tenant whose lease is ending. I was wondering what, if anything, you fellow LL's would do. A middle aged doctor rented a property from me as a weekend retreat. His lease is up the end ...
Phil Blair
Renter pays deposit, then decides not to move in, then refuses to take the deposit back.
Ok so several months ago, I took in a deposit from a couple and they gave me a bogus story to as why they couldn't move in, I told them that it was customary for the deposit to be forfeited if you refuse to move in...
Lue Brooks
Tenants leaving early. Not paying last months rent. BEDBUGS?
I recently have experienced my my first move out. The tenants left a month early. I told them that they are still responsible for the last months rent but I would find a new tenant to replace their time to help them s...
Lisa A.
Are these lease terms legal and/or enforceable?
I have a question if two parts of a lease in Michigan are valid, legal, and or enforceable, and what to do if they are not.The first one: "The renter agrees to vacate the house within three days after being notifi...
Sharad M.
Would you rent to this person?
Hello all,
I had a lady apply for one of my apartments. She's going through a divorce, so her credit is not the best, but she makes 5 times the rent. She absolutely loves the apartment and is willing to pay $50 more ...
Kyle Nelson
FHA Loan on a fully occupied duplex
Hello everyone,There is a duplex available in my area with both units currently rented out. My intent is to house hack this property. One of the tenants is on a month to month lease and the other is on a year lease en...
Victor D.
Tenant constantly turns down heat thermostat for the property.
Hey BP crew, I'm looking for a creative solution from any landlords that have had problem tenants in the past. Specifically this situation involves a tenant that will turn down the thermostat to our buildings boiler, ...
Tim Kirkland
Equity Requirements for Turning an OO SFR to a Rental
Hi all,I was wondering if there is a "standard" requirement for equity in a property that lenders would require before allowing a property be turned over to a rental. For example, if i were to purchase a rental prope...
John McKinnon
Marijuana - Can you ban it from your property in NH?
We recently closed on a new 5 unit property in Concord NH. During the home inspection, one of the units had marijuana spread all over the coffee table. Not sure if we're talking illegal amounts, but it was strewn abou...
Victor Boyd
Non Compliance of Lease Terms. Adding an extra Pet without askin
What recourse is available to the owner of a leased property finds out that the tennant has acquired an additional pet in the home, in addition to the pet that was listed on the original lease? Is that an evictable o...