New tenant in for three weeks already has 3 cats and cat damage.  I posted a lease violation, they say the cats are gone.  Don't know what should be done about the damage/horrible odor.2nd tenant with no pet policy ha...

Hi, all. I'm having problems in a building where some tenants leave their garbage bags in the hallway overnight or even more..how would you approach this situation  ?and can I legally fine them? [It's in the state of ...

Hello BP Members, Any advice is welcomed before we become landlords. Thanks!Christy Glenn

I just bought this building last month. My twenty something year old tenant had 2 unapproved cats and her apartment smelled horrible. I sent her a letter to get rid of the cats. She decided to give her notice and move...

I'm trying to work my way through the numbers so I can start to get a handle on what may be a good investment.  I'm looking at buy and holds and I haven't seen the place yet, so I took a stab at what update costs migh...

One of my tenants recently moved out. The place wasn't trashed, but seems like they did no cleaning when they left. Visible dirt/dust on almost every surface, trash (including Q-tips) left on bathroom floor, toilet no...

A proposal in the Massachusetts legislature would require landlords to check the property to make sure animals aren't abandoned after a tenant leaves.http://barkpost.com/massachusetts-law-landlords-ab...Inspired by a ...

The tenant at my property has lived in the residence for 1 month now.  The known occupants of the house is 2 adults (Mother & Daughter) and 2 children (Daughter's children)  Last week, I did a 30 day walk through....

How important are garbage disposals for fully renovated apartments with fully renovated kitchens, granite counters, porcelain tile floors, dishwashers, pendant lights? I'm just wondering do prospective tenants even ta...

I am currently under contract with my first property multi-unit and am trying to figure out the problem and expected costs for the attached image.  I do understand that the best approach is to get a contractor/basemen...