Hi,

I'm in the process of purchasing my first property and have few basic questions that I would like to get your input:

1. How do you verify that tenant signed up for utilities under their name? (ex. ele...

When refunding a tenant's security deposit are landlords required by CA law to add to the initial security deposit amount any accumulated interest? Thanks!

I own 5 units. 1.Do I need to keep each individual security deposit in a separate checking account?2.3 of the units are in a 3 flat. Can I keep those together in one checking account?"Intermingling funds" makes this c...

Hi all,  So I rented to a boyfriend/girlfriend and they are both on the lease. They broke up and we have identified a new tenant to take over the lease. The ex-couple is fighting and they both think that they are enti...

Tenant paid for the entire month, told me yesterday they were moving out today so that’s 18 day notice. Lease says 60 day required. If you sign a year lease and give 60 day notice are you entitled to your deposit if u...

I have a 6 unit apartment building with some of the units under remodel. Six months ago I rented out one of the units to a young couple that had a “friend” stay over (daily) while at work. That individual played video...

I have my first real property after becoming an accidental landlord. I want to transfer the gas and electric to them and there is a security deposit they they are required to pay to those companies. Should I be paying...

I’ve been trying to find a tenant for one side of my house hack. An applicant turned in their application and it’s the best i’ve gotten so far, great credit score, no criminal record, no eviction history. The only iss...

Where do you keep your deposits from tenants? In a savings account? Investment account?

And similarly with you repair and vacancy funds. Mine are getting sizable enough that I'd like to invest them to at least avoid ...

Hi - we are working to finalize a contract to buy a 3 unit apartment and the contract clearly says that security deposits transfer from seller to buyer.   No question here.  I know the security deposit really belongs ...