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Charlie Gruber Can I charge pet deposit for service animal?
3 August 2019 | 19 replies

I have prospective tenant that has a service animal. Typically I charge a non-refundable pet deposit. Is it still legal to charge this deposit for service animal? Thanks in advance!
-Charlie

Ginger Schmidt Rental deposit
21 May 2016 | 4 replies

The former owner did not request deposit, but if the current renter wants to sign with me, I can request deposit up front with lease correct?

Carlos C. Deposit Return Issue
4 July 2018 | 8 replies

Hi Guys! So, I have a question and hopefully you fellow landlords can guide me in the right direction.

I have a Unit in a duplex in Sunrise Florida that the tenants just moved out. I assessed the damage and texted th...

Kyle Jensen Process Validation: From Listing to Tenant Placement
19 February 2019 | 4 replies

We are getting close to listing our first rental and I wanted to get some feedback on the process steps below. Please let me know if I have anything out of order, or something totally missing. Thanks!1. We will be pos...

Sharad M. How much of the security deposit you would hold?
10 December 2011 | 8 replies

Hello all,

Here are the facts:

1) Tenant is on a month to month lease.
2) Rent is due on the 1st and considered late on 4th.
3) Late fee is $50 plus $10 for each additional late day.
4) The tenant didn't pay Novembe...

Shaun Palmer How much to Collect on Day one from a Tenant?
5 November 2016 | 22 replies

Hey BPer's

I am just getting going with rentals and I am curious what everyone does on day one that the tenant is approved?

This might be a silly question but I want to understand what is consistent with the industr...

Jeremy Marek Is 2.5 months rent too much for security deposit???
1 March 2017 | 18 replies

So we are about to close on our first 6 flat building and when speaking to my banker (who is also a REI), she stated that she requires 2.5 months rent for her security deposits, because we live in Cook County and evic...

Kevin Feltner Getting Rid of a Tenant Before They Move In
26 February 2015 | 16 replies

I have a tenant that is set to move in on March 1, still he is not responding to my phone calls and texts. I am fairly certain that he will not be available to move in on the 1st and/or pay rent. As it stands now, he ...

Dave K. accepting rent in multifamily
1 May 2017 | 17 replies

How are you structuring your bank accounts to accept rent, to know who paid, if you have an automated/online system?I have a 4 unit, that i have turned over from section 8/low income, to student housing.     I have te...

Kenneth Davis When roommates want to rent from me is requiring each to make 3Xs the monthly rent asking too much?
15 September 2014 | 12 replies

I have some how gotten by with renting to mostly individuals who earn 3Xs the monthly rent, but for roommate rental situations I have been requiring each individual to earn 3Xs the monthly rent. Is it asking too much ...