My online ad for a unit that was recently available to rent stipulated that there is no smoking of any kind allowed anywhere on the premises (including the porch stoop, back yard, and driveway).  When asked during the...

So, my brother in law is closing on a house with a basement rental unit. The Tenant refused to let the appraiser in and pushed back the closing date.
Does that mean that the Tenant’s lease with the previous owner ...

I bought a home that has been closed up for nearly a year. Carpets need cleaning, stretching and smoke smells removed. I haven't had to worry about this in a LONG time. Thirty years ago, I used to close an empty house...

Hello all,I'm interested in purchasing a property currently owned and occupied by someone who smokes like a chimney.  What are the basics for cleaning it up and getting rid of the smell?  Remove all carpeting and I fi...

Hi All-My tenants just moved out after a year and the apartment reeks of cigarettes smoke. I've been leaving the windows open hoping this will help (it's been about 4 days). Will this smell go away? They were only the...

I have a 3 bedroom condo that was rented out for 2 years to a tenant. After an inspection, I noticed that there is a strong smell of cigarette smoke. Now they have moved out, but the smell lingered. How do I get that ...

My wife and I have recently taken possession of our first rental property a triplex in Ontario Canada. Less then a week into our ownership small issues are arising already.

After meeting with the three inherited te...

Hello hello.  I was just inside one of my units fixing some plumbing, and I noticed they had taken down 3 smoke alarms and the only carbon monoxide alarm.  Only two of the original 5 smoke alarms were still up (though...

I'm curious to hear if any of you have had a negative experience with tenants vaping. In my opinion, in the over 20 or so tenants we've had in our 3 rentals by far the most damage ever caused was by a couple who both ...

I have a tenant who is generally a great guy, except that he won't keep the yard clean of cigarette butts or dog waste. No matter how many times I ask it's gotten to a point where I just go over daily and clean up the...