Samuel J Claeson
Can you deduct landlord labor out of a tenants security deposit?
Hello BP members,I had a tenant move out on February 28, 2018 and she dumped a LARGE pile of kitty-litter (with cat feces) in a large woodchip garden bed that is attached to the home (we also took photos for evidence)...
George P.
Pets or no pets?
I understand if you allow pets, you're opening doors for whole nother sector of renters' market
Why else would you do it? Higher rent? :roll:
Karen Sandvoss
2 Lesser-known security options for vacant properties
I work for a property management company in Chicago and wanted to share some info I just learned. In addition to regular security features like motion sensor flood lights, security door & window coverings and cam...
Noah Bacon
What do you charge for Pet Fees?
One of the most common questions I see as a Landlord when leasing out my properties is around Pet Fees/Pet Restrictions. When renting with my furry friend in the past, it was not uncommon to run into Non-Refundable P...
Michelle Calicchio
Can I run this tenant past you?
First, I apologize in advance for the newbie question. We are working on renting out our first investment home and I have a tenant who is interested in the house. This is my first time through the screening process ...
Amber Forkey
Non Refundable Pet Fees vs. Pet Rent
Looking for some guidance on how to navigate the pet fee world. I'll be using petscreening.com and am trying to figure out if I should be doing a nonrefundable pet fee at move in PLUS the monthly pet rent or should I ...
Bruce Gardner
Zero Deposit for Security Deposits
Background - there are a couple companies out there who provide special insurance for no security deposit. One is called "Zero Deposit" based in Europe, another is Rhino. In essence, tenants don't pay a security dep...
Ping W.
Should the security deposit cover pet deposit?
I am trying to understand why we need to collect pet deposit. If the pet made any damage, we can deduct it from security deposit, right? It makes more sense to me to collect non refundable pet fee or pet rent, but I a...
John Thedford
First, Last, Security? What IS The Best Way?
After landlording for five years, I have learned some stuff the hard way. How much is enough security deposit? Do I collect last months rent in advance?Here are my ideas:1. I do not collect last months rent. Under FL ...
Mary Jay
Damage to property or normal wear and tear?
Hi guys,my tenant tenant was a good tenant who always paid on time, but after he left we are not agreeing on security deposit refund...After he moved out, he left a toilet that had black spots that could not be clean...