We have multiple qualified applicants. Is it legal to give the rental to the one with longer rental tenures vs someone who submitted an application before then
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I see a lot of posts and listings for rental properties saying "NO PETS". While I understand the thought and the potential for damages, I also would like to point out some of the advantages. As a Dog owner myself (Fiv...
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We have applicants who seem like the perfect tenants but can't move in for two months, or another applicant who is only grade B- (based solely on income, otherwise they check out fine) who can move in right away. Both...
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I have a rental that I homestead and rent to my friend, and a friend and his girlfriend. The friend and girlfriend are looking for some apart and she has informed she will be moving out in 1 - 2 months. They were orig...
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I have a tenant that didn't tell me about the ESA until after she signed the lease and gave me the deposit. I have not signed the lease yet, however. I live in Florida and I know they passed a new law pertaining to do...
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I have two nice tenants who let their dog run around in the backyard. Its a golden retriever. My spidy-senses tell me that the new tenant moving in will complain that when she wants to come in throught the backyard (t...
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My previous tenants allowed their dog to pee all over the bedroom carpet for 5 years! I deducted the damage from their security deposit to pay for the replacement, it also cost me an entire months worth of rent on top...
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Can I be held liable if a tenant of mine has a pit bull that bites? What actions would you take if one of your tenants brought a dangerous dog breed home.
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I’m considering purchasing a two family rental property with Pre-existing tenants. Thank youIs it customary to ask for some sort of proof that tenants are paying rent. And what kind of proof can I/should I request.
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Hey everybody!I was wanting to see what you do in a situation when you reach out to tenants about lease violations and they do not respond to you.For example, if a resident had a dog they were not paying for and I not...