Matt J.
Comfort dog request
Hello BP, I have a SFR rental in the greater Tacoma Seattle area (not in Seattle proper though). The existing tenant has been in place for about 6 months. When I rented to them they asked about getting a dog and I mad...
Teresa Ramos
Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Low Allergen Building - *FAS
*FAS = FUNDAMENTALLY ALTER the nature of SERVICES providedWhy has no one been able to turn down ESA requests based on the wording of the actual FHA law? From the FHAA Federal Housing Authority:[Landlords are required ...
Mike S.
Can't get loan because appraiser screwed up
I wasn't sure where to post this. I don't know if it's better suited for the buyer or seller forum. I'm asking this to hopefully help an elderly friend who is trying to sell their house.
They recently got their house...
Michael Lettieri
How do I get accurate mortgage quotes from multiple lenders?
I want to get quotes from multiple lenders to get the best rate. However all of these agencies are telling me they need to run a hard credit check. I’m afraid if multiple runs are made on my credit then my score will ...
Evelyn Jordan
No SSN, no CC, No Proof of Income
Hey BP People,I am currently screening tenant applications for a vacant rental property of mine and I came across an interesting situation. The applicants are a Hispanic family with 3 young kids; Mother is a housewife...
Brandon Turner
Landlords: Are YOU breaking the law?
http://business.ftc.gov/documents/bus49-using-consumer-reports-what-landlords-need-know
Hey everyone,
So I read this online today, and am wondering if others are properly following the law when screening tenants? I...
Rachel Pivonka
Perspective Tenant Concern
We have listed our very first rental property to rent and our first perspective tenant says he is separated from his wife and they are trying to sell their house which they bought in 2008. My concern is that I'm sure ...
Jerry N.
Cook county fair housing ESA
Anyone have experience with emotional service animal requests when your insurance doesn't allow for pets? Cook County, not Chicago. Wondering how denials have been handled and I think the rules have changed in the f...
Brian Wilkes
Cash For Keys Database
Hey Guys,
TLDR: I want to create a cash for keys database and am interested if people would actually contribute to or use it.
I'm a landlord in PA and have an idea. I have done cash for keys in a few circumstances,...
Tomas Bernal Arambula
Can I have homeowners insurance on a property that I am leasing ?
I know that it is advised to have dwelling insurance on a lease but, can I keep paying the homeowners insurance even though I am leasing the property?will the insurance allow me to do this?