Rizwan Halim
Should I rent to a smoker?
I have a prospective tenant apply who seems a great fit and is a friend of a friend. I recently found out he is a smoker. I did not even think to ask but instead saw him smoke. I was all ready to rent to him.
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Jeff J.
Increase deposit for smokers?
We just got done turning around an apartment vacated by a heavy smoker. We had to wash (to get rid of the tar) and paint the whole apartment and use an ozone machine to help get rid of the smoke smell among other ...
Eric Fung
Rehabbing a smokers house
Hi, I’m looking to invest in a duplex where the previous owner was a heavy smoker. I saw a lot of posts on using Kilz and Vinegar and cleaning the Hvac and replacing the carpets. I’m out of state so can anyone share h...
Eddie Werner
Prospective tenant states they only smoke outside
I have a non smoking property and prospective tenant states they only smoke outside. Curious how others handle this. I was thinking about adding to the lease that they forfeit SD and will need to pay for any smoke r...
Enyi Ajoku
Tenant Smoking Marijuana In Apartment
I have 3 young lads who are renting one of my apartments (a 2 unit multifamily) I will use names as Mr A, Mr B and Mr C. Mr A is signatory to the lease but on the lease is states that MR B and Mr C will also be livin...
Chris Kelly
Tenant smoking weed but can't prove it
Good Afternoon. I'm in vermont where it is legal to smoke weed. I have a clause that says you can't smoke anything in the building. There is constantly weed smell coming from this unit. Maybe I'm being too nice but I ...
Josh L.
Smoker or Pet? Which one would you choose?
Ideally, I wouldn't want either a tenant that smokes or has a pet.
But, in these uncertain times, if you had to choose one, which one would you choose?I know smoking leaves smell on the carpets, but won't pets do th...
Marisa Alvarez
Tenant taking smoke alarms off
3 bedroom house with 5 kids. Went for an inspection, smoke alarms were off including the bedroom ones. Tenant says it because when she cooks all the smoke alarms 🚨 in the house 🏡 go off.Of course I want her to put the...
Jon Coleman
Inherited tenants who smoke inside
I'm purchasing my first property and am having a difficult time deciding how to craft the rental agreements for the inherited tenants. I am fortunate to have found a four unit in Milwaukee with three units occupied by...
Jim S
Rehab on a burned property
Has anyone rehabbed a house that had fire damage? The fire in the property that I am looking at started in the basement. The joists for the first floor living room are severely damaged and the house has a very strong ...