Rich C.
Roommate Switch Out - Pet Fee Return?
I have to perform a roommate switch out in one of my properties. The tenant lived there 3 months and paid a non refundable pet fee. I am trying to figure out if I should return a prorated amount or keep the fee. An...
Cali Skier
Tenants have a pet, violated lease, leaving in 6 weeks
So we have received word from our tenants that they wish to vacate in 6 weeks, at the end of their lease. We notified them that we would like to come review the property in the next week so that we can assess when it...
Paul DeBoer
Tenants moved out but no communication and there are pets left.
Hey,
Got a unique situation. A tenant is one month behind on rent, and he has all of a sudden stopped communicating with me. So we started the eviction process.. But, I was getting the feeling that they had moved out...
Ryan Johnson
Lease Renewal and Issues in Pittsburgh
Hi, Bigger Pockets. I currently own a duplex and have tenants from the previous owner who plan on renewing after their year lease is up. They are decent tenants who pay rent on time. Here are my issues: 1. The previou...
Brian Heintzelman
New tenant contract
I have a property I just went into contract with a tenant. After she signed the contract and gave me the check she proceeded to tell me she has a bi polar daughter who got out of jail recently and it’s trying to get h...
Matthew Rayl
First time landlord, need tenant advice
BP, requesting a sanity check. I am about to be a landlord for my first time and I am in the military. Transitioning existing San Diego, CA SFR into a rental. I will only be moving 20 minutes away. Lived in existi...
Ashley Britt
How to Charge Tenant for Damages
I have a tenant who destroyed the carpet in my rental property. I am unsure of how to charge for carpet damage as the carpet was not even close to new, but was in good condition. We also do not have record of when the...
Frank Jiang
PM allows Pet without approval from Owner
Tenant came with the house. Here is pet addendum in the lease agreement that I received before closing:Here is a pet addendum that was just recently uploaded to my owner portal:Any advice on how to proceed?
Corey Vadasz
Ohio Security Deposit Question
How would you interpret this paragraph from the Ohio Revised Code Chapter 5321 Landlords and Tenants on security deposits?Does this mean I have to find somewhere to put security deposit money that would earn a guarant...
Tim Smith
Tenant Files Bankruptcy
I Had lunch with my property manager, and she told me that a tenant can file for bankruptcy protection and not have to pay rent until a judge makes a ruling. And, she added that you cannot evict them in this case unl...