I reside in my owner occupied duplex and rent out the other side.  The back door has windows that, when broken, would allow access to the interior thumb latch deadbolt.  Thus, someone wanting to break in could easily ...

hi, my tenant request for installing window screens(bug screen). Is this considered upgrade? Do I have to pay for it? The tenant is ok tenant. There are about 8-10 windows.Any thoughts or feedback are welcomed.Thanks.

I am brand new to Bigger Pockets! I have been listening to the podcast for a few months and decided to sign up today for some advice!I am a new landlord experiencing a tough time with my first tenants. I am learning m...

I have a set out on Thursday at 9:00 am. I stopped by today to check the status of the property and noticed that the tenant has changed the locks on the handle and deadbolt. What is the easiest way to cut or somehow...

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I have a replacement vinyl window that will not 'lock' in the open position.
You open it and it just drops back to the closed position.
Any idea on how to fix this? Or online resources with instructions or web...

We are getting ready to rent out our first property which is a 3 unit and we're thinking it would be a good idea for the property to have a security system in place.  It's right on the edge of the very desirable locat...

I purchased a multi-family which has nice old wood doors, filled with panes of glass which could easily be knocked out to reach in and turn the lock. It is an OK neighborhood, but want the tenants to feel secure.For o...

hello, i live in long beach california in a not so safe area and my landlord will not switch out my front door which can easily be broken into.  is he within the law to do this?  as you can see from the photos there i...

A dilemma I'm having is that my tenant wanted a double keyed dead bolt, and I complied. Both doors have glass that a would be intruder could break and open a dead bolt. Now I hear that could be a fire safety hazard ...

I'm struggling to find the perfect solution for a thermostat in my STRs and wanted to hear about how everyone manages through this.Do you lock your thermostat and manage the temperature remotely? Do you leave it unloc...