My current lease for tenants is pretty basic. Covers the obvious things. I've lurked in these forums for quite some time and I've come across things where I think "Oh, we need that in the lease...and that...and damn w...

Hi everyone,Thought came to mind and was wondering if this is ever done, and if so what is the good and the bad. Let's say I have a commercial property with a couple of small retail locations (300 sqft) where rents ar...

Can anyone give me tips to avoid physical altercations at my units geared towards low-income tenants? I've had two gentleman threaten me in the last few months. I had to call the police earlier this week on one of the...

Hello BP,I am renting a 3/2 house in Wilmington, NC and have had a hard time finding that "perfect" applicant.  Two 30ish guys came by and really want the  property, however one of them has about 6 arrests for drug an...

Prospective tenant is interested in starting application process for my rental unit. They are out of state and their son is attending university and will be the co-signer. This is my very first time renting the unit a...

What sites and/or screening criteria/requirements/rules do you have and used that’s helped you screened “good” tenants?

Tenant is violating contract and staying past lease date Can I make LEGAL threats to them? “ I will be calling police for trespassing “ Etc?

I have an application from a section 8 potential renter in Dekalb, GA which she has provide me with her SSN and permission to perform a credit check and background check. I didn't realise most sites have the tenant ...

Senate approves SB 11, which would charge a renter with criminal mischief if he or she intentionally damages rental property. Vote was 29-5. ^JBBig news potentially! 

Can someone recommend a way to check criminal only?  I can check locally online, but this applicant has lived in another state in the past.  My rentals are travel trailers, so the applicants I get are not the cream of...