Eric Wang
Rats in the Attic Problem
I have what is know to be "Roof Rats" in the attic. Apparently, they are finding there way in through the cracks of the old wood roof shingle. I have couple of option:
A) Hire a pest control company and takecare of ...
Joe Worley
Mold testing who should pay tenant or rental property owner
I have a tenant that claims that there is mold in the rental property. My contractor when by and said that in his opinion there was no mold. The tenant wants the property owner (me) to pay for a mold inspection. Who s...
Magdaleno Garcia
Dealing with City of San Diego Inspectors for a Garage ADU
When I bought my house years ago, the past owner had added a permitted room in front of the garage. I am now converting it into an ADU but this is my first project and I've found out that I started everything backward...
Jamie Friedl
Eviction - damage, no rent, avoiding
A tenant in a unit of our duplex has become quite a problem over the last 5 weeks ago. Five weeks ago she became to exhibit odd behaviors. She lost her key on a Saturday, and I made her a new one on that Sunday and de...
Louie Gabriel
How to deal with tenant with mental health issues
Has anyone dealt with tenant who is bipolar, off their meds? He’s been fired from his job. Family had him involuntarily committed. Local hospital immediately released him. He gave a handwritten, scribbled notice sayin...
Steven Bolin
Can We Afford Retirement?
Hi you guys! Here is our situation. I went on disability in 9-3-2010. We had to use all of my pension to make ends meet. I am 54, and Joanne is 61. Joanne has not invested very much at all at her job. We own our house...
Tracy R.
Tenants not allowing access due to immuno compromised
Hi, has anyone dealt with tenants who claim they are immuno compromised? Is this a "protected class" (rental is in Virginia)This tenant has had a minor electrical repair issue over the past year, but when I send som...
Christine D.
HERTSMI-2 and mold testing prospective deals
Is anyone doing mold testing before purchasing a property? Specifically the HERTSMI-2 test? I have significant concerns about mold biotoxins and health. Lawsuits related to mold are increasing as are jury awards. ...
Max Schroeder
Cooking Tenants - Grease Problems?
I own a strip mall right outside of Chicago, and have been renting out to 3 different restaurants within the strip. This is my first property, and time renting to cooking tenants. My first time getting up on the roo...
Kerns Churchill
Tempe Occupancy Laws For SFR
Hi Everyone,I will be closing on a new SFR in Tempe, AZ soon, but am concerned about the occupancy laws. Tempe rental laws state that no more than three unrelated individuals can live at the same home. However, I have...