Jill F.
The police just called... my 25 year old tenant died (overdosed)
I can't imagine calling his poor parents... he was found by a friend that told police he was staying with tenant (without my knowledge). The police/coroner had taken his body out before they called me.I feel just terr...
Collin Hays
The Reality of Pets and Your Vacation Rental
Did you know that 53 percent of vacationers are traveling with their dog or cat, yet only an estimated 15 percent of vacation rentals "allow" pets? That means that pets are likely staying at your rental, regardless of...
Dan Griffin
Ideas: 24th month free or reducing rent?
My wife and I are looking for someone to stay 2 years in our own personal residence while we are out of state. I was trying to figure out a positive incentive to get one tenant to stay the entire 2 years. What do y...
Arov Smith
Itemized deduction and pet fee
Are we required to provide usage split for 'non-refundable' pet cleaning fee as part of move out deduction. The tenant had given $500 refundable cleaning fee and $200 non-refundable pet cleaning fee. After move out, ...
Sandy Uhlmann
Do pet owners tend to stay longer?
A great deal has been said in other forum discussions about the pros and cons of allowing pets. I have newly renovated 1920's home that has freshly sealed hardwood floors. (no carpet at all) I had planned to NOT...
Raj G.
Need a good cheap lawer in NJ to get security back from Landlord
Hi, I just moved out with proper notice after living on a residential property for around 6 years.Landlord returned me after 1 month and one week a check of $320 out of $2650 of security.He gave a list of expenses lik...
John West
Charge back forms
I have a tenant moving out soon, i was looking for a more updated charge back form or guideline for the going rates for things like, blinds,drywall repairs, toilet seat, screens,carpet cleaning etc. any help would be ...
Gretchen P.
Tenants trashed my nurse rental what can I do?
We have three nurse/HCP provider MTRs, and have been doing well with this strategy. I rented to 2 CNAs who were a nightmare. They claimed the sturdy bed broke and my husband had to go and repair, then broke a glass in...
Nancy Molinari
Property damage - I lost!
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...
Derek Snyder
How much to take out of security deposit for drugs + damages
Hello all,This past week, I had a renter move out who has been great until now. After he moved out, we noticed a few things wrong. First, the whole apartment smelled like pot (illegal in Indiana), then we found some o...