Matthew Watson
Commercial Zoning and ADA Compliance
We just closed on an up/down duplex in Dundee on Underwood that is zoned residential. Residential properties being converted to office and/or retail space is very popular in this area and many of the old homes have al...
Connor Tilton
Sprinkler Requirements Plymouth, MA
Good Day Everyone, I own a 4 family property in Plymouth, MA. I have three (2) bedroom apartments and 1 Commercial "store front" unit. I have filed with the Zoning Board in Plymouth to change the use of the unit fro...
Vishakha Penney
Tenant installed alarm without consent. Can I ask for code?
I texted my tenant tonight to let her know I would be coming by with an appraiser. She responded that she would need to be home because of the alarm. Alarm?? They installed an alarm system without asking permission or...
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WHAT IS THE BEST PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
Curious as to what BP members are using for their property management software needs.Here is my criteria for selection of an online system 1.The best rental property software supports the property managers in handling...
Chris Thompson
Changes during escrow?
So the condition of the property has been altered mid escrow.
We are in escrow to buy 3.5 acres land only. And a neighbor trespassed and illegally graded part of the land to divert the flow of water away from his pr...
Robert Oglesby
Need to add pool onto lease agreement
I'm in Sumter SC, and trying to get a pool added into the lease to protect myself, Is there any good attorney to get in contact with for this portion of my lease?
Nico Howard
Electricians & Code Violations
Hey All, Hope you're all doing well. In a few words, here's my story. I recently purchased a three-flat on the near west side of Chicago. Our inspection uncovered that the smoke detectors were battery powered. After t...
Oscar Beteta
When are Sprinklers Required in 1-4 Unit Multis?
Hi everyone!I just purchased a four unit property in the Mt. Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia. The house is currently laid out as a quad (with all separate utilities) and the previous owner had obtained a variance ap...
Raymond Sharkey
Pulling permit for egress window
What are the pros and cons of pulling a permit for a home remodel? I’m doing carpentry work on a house that an investor is converting into a duplex and I wanted to pull a permit for the egress window that I’m installi...
John Fider
What height should balcony railings be at?
Bought a property that I just started renovating and I noticed the railings seem short. Pic below. The height is 30inches. Is that legal? If not, any recommendations on how to fix that affordably? My budget on the re...