Teddy Black
Should I make the boyfriend sign the lease?
I have a four plex one of my tenants I believe moved her boyfriend in. His car is there a lot and he will come and go while she is at work. My question is should I ask and have him sign a lease or should it even be a ...
Steve Huey
Multiple tenants for one rental
I have a rental townhome on the market. There are four tenants, all in their mid 20s. Three are qualified and one is not qualified. These tenants are two non-married couples. In the past, I’ve only rented to famili...
Jaryd Takushi
Unfinished Basement with 7 occupants
I've received an application from a tenant with 4 adults and 3 kids. Aurora CO home is a 3 bed 1 bath main floor and basement unfinished with a non-conforming bedroom and bathroom. Am I liable for accidents that hap...
Dennis Hill
Tenant Request to Move in Son's Family
Good morning BP Family,I have leased my property to a couple who has now asked "how much would it cost us to move our son, his wife and their child in with us"? I currently rent the property for $2,400/mo. The prope...
Yulia Kaygorodtseva
Requirements for the rent application and employment verification
What are your requirements for the application process? I have put the following list, am I missing anything?Completely filled out Residential Lease Application2 years of employment in the same industryMust have a ch...
Roger S.
I guess it happens, but I don't have to like it
Had a vacant rental that we put online, a great applicant paid the deposit, prorated rent and was excited about moving in. Then, about 30 minutes later she called and said that her current landlord had changed their ...
Alvin Kariuki
Adult Family Home Purchase (Elderly Care) / Agents & Brokers
I’m a recent college graduate and I am trying to help my mother but her first home. She wants to open an Adult family home in the Seattle Metro area. We have been having trouble finding trustworthy Real Estate agents ...
Mitch B.
Toilet height preference . . .
I am doing a rehab on a new SFR property. Seems like most new elongated toilets are offered with the ADA 17"-19" height vs. the standard height of 16". I think most adults prefer the elongated bowls but I'm concerned ...
Carolyn Fuller
Screening prospective tenants before showing them the apartment
Hi,I have a fully furnished apartment that I rent by the academic term and over the summer. I have many photos online and an 8 1/2 minute detailed walkthrough video for this apartment. The market for such rentals in m...
George P.
Security deposit - how much is too much?
Would a month's rent for 2 adults living in a property be adequate Security deposit? (I plan on raising deposit by $500 which is 1/3 of month's rent for each addtl adult, such that 2 adults = $1500, 3 adults = $2000 d...