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Account Closed Section 8 woes
11 September 2016 | 9 replies

Hey BP folks, have a Sect. 8 issue and wondering how you would proceed. Ill try to keep it short.I have 1 sect 8 tenant(never again) that I'm having an issue with. A few months ago she sent me a picture of what looked...

James Defazio Can I keep the security deposit in full?
17 April 2017 | 10 replies

When I bought this house with a mother in law suite I inherited a renter in the little attached unit. Since she was section 8 housing (which was an absolute nightmare to set up) we immediately signed a new lease which...

Ralph Pena How to accuse a tenant of a breach in lease?
28 March 2015 | 6 replies

I'm just curious as to how do you go about notifying and penalizing a tenant of a breach in contract.  Such as smoking inside property,  or having a unauthorized pet and etc... IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THEM WITH YOUR OWN E...

Mike Abramowitz Section 8 tenants & evictions
3 May 2017 | 4 replies

So I purchased a few units back in Portland, CT in January and currently in the process stabilizing the property. It has come to the point where all the tenants are on month to month leases, in the beginning of March ...

Benjamin Sulka Should you rent to a friend?
3 October 2022 | 31 replies

Hey BP, For those who have rental properties. Would you ever advise renting your property to a friend? What are some potential downsides here? Please comment if you have any experience or advice. I have no plans to re...

Mary Joe Miami - Insanely high renter's insurance -
23 January 2014 | 7 replies

Hi All

Just wonder if this is the norm for Miami.

I received a quote for renter's insurance with liability coverage of $300K and wind coverage, the quote is about $1100 for 1 year. Is this normal for Mi...

Bettina F. Advice to New or Wannabe Be Landlords....
27 November 2017 | 12 replies

So many posts here involve new landlords seeking advice on common landlording problems.  What to do when tenant does not pay rent?  How do I handle unauthorized residents?  My tenant is parking on the lawn!  My tenant...

Audrey Ezeh A pitbull and a propane tank! Should I be doing more?
28 October 2017 | 17 replies

Good morning guys,I just wanted to share a bit of my inherited tenant problems and to solicit advice as to more actions I should be taking.Tenant 1: Has a PitbullAbsolute no no by insurance company. I went to meet her...

John Vanhara Business interruption insurance & Coronavirus
13 April 2020 | 4 replies

Anyone had any luck to go after business interruption insurance for the loss of rents  due to Coronavirus shutdowns?

Yi O. Regard to rent to smokers
19 April 2018 | 19 replies

I have been a landlord for past 4 years. One of my rental became aviable this April. I met this mid age woman at the property and she seems nice at that time.  Dressed appropriate for the showing, saying it would be h...