Pinkal Shah
Chimney inspection mandated by HOA
The house I'm renting out is part of HOA. I'm trying to get the fireplace chimney inspected as mandated by the HOA by-laws. Tenants are not able to provide access due to their own schedule. The inspection is due soon!...
Mitch H.
Double Cylinder Locks: Smart? Safe? Legal?
I reside in my owner occupied duplex and rent out the other side. The back door has windows that, when broken, would allow access to the interior thumb latch deadbolt. Thus, someone wanting to break in could easily ...
Aaron M.
When to authorize after-hours calls to plumber or electrician?
I live in California and have a "professional renter" (he is very knowledgeable about the lease and laws and acts strictly within those bounds - I perceive him to be a potential lawsuit threat) in my rental property. ...
Bishara M.
Tenant not responding about Lease renewal
Dear my wonderful BP Family,My wife and I are Househacking in Carrollton, TX a 4x2 single family home. Renting by the room. The situation is as following, the Tenant's lease ends on Oct 31st 2021.I sent out a Lease re...
Bryan Hancock
Musings On Investing - Post 1
I'm starting a blog series and thought I would put this out for commentary before I publish it more formally. Thoughts/feedback are appreciated. “Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its v...
William Coet
Requiring Fire Safety Test From Prospective Tenants
Seeking feedback on requiring prospective tenants to pass a home fire safety test to reduce risks to them and other people. A quiz/questionnaire requiring written answers could be very effective at educating and reduc...
Aaron Corleone
Safety/Code/Regulations Question
Hello everyone!
I'm a new landlord and I'm having some questions about responsibilities of tenants vs. landlord. I know there are certain things I need to do before the tenant moves in (like smoke detectors, ...
Curtis Mears
Does the new 2022 CPSC Ruling Require landlords to install cordless blinds?
I have a new tenant who requests new cordless blinds based on the 2022 ruling from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Does anyone have any knowledge on whether cordless blinds are required by law, or a helpf...
Vlad Selsky
Fee schedule for Condo HOA
My 12-unit Condo Association doesn't have any mention of a fee schedule in the bylaws. Can folks share their HOA's fee schedule? For example, somebody who violates the non-smoking rule: written notice, first fine $25,...
John Wheeler
Renting a home with a pool
Is there too much risk involved renting a home with a pool? What is the best way to cover yourself from lawsuits? Thanks in advance for the help.