My tenants moved out but didn't clean the house thoroughly, especially the kitchen, closets, door, light switches. The house was very clean when they move in and much more dirty when they move out. I asked them to cle...

Hi All,I'm new to BP. I recently purchased my first property in Montana. My unit is near a university and I inherited college students. They are fine renters but I have noticed that cleanliness is average at best and ...

had some tenants move out after a 7 month lease on a brand new condo.they are shocked that i would consider not giving the full deposit back.  claims this is normal wear and tear.i'd like to hear your opinions on what...

So I understand animals can be a big liability in a property, I'm fine with dogs but cat urine is something that I feel may be a big con to my property. Any Advice?

Hello everyone,I recently purchased my first house and am seeking advice on a potential flooring dilemma. My plan is to live in the house for about two years, possibly engaging in month-to-month house hacking during t...

Looking for a little help on this one. Can I charge my tenant for a new stove due to damages and grease build up? They lived in the rental for 3 years and the stove was near perfect when they moved in. Also, can I sti...

Hello! I would like some feedback from anyone out there concerning use of Ozone generators to remove smells, etc.
I have some flips with awful pet smells that have not been removed w Clorox. What is your experience w ...

Question: how long do property managers normally allow for cleaning/repairing a property once a tenant leaves?Our old townhouse in Raleigh was having a difficult time getting rented out.  I had lease-up agent list it ...

Hi, I am looking at a house that had meth smoked in it.  It was not a lab and the results came back at under 5% or .05 in each room.  The problem is the furnace tested the highest which means it was sent throughout th...

Hi,My question is:  Is there a place that I can find a  timetable chart that tells the standard time it should take someone to clean up vacated units.  My caretaker at one of my apartment buildings takes 3-4 days to c...