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once again i turn to the pros and this great forum. i have a rental property leased out. not to sound nit picky but this property had a near immaculate clean driveway. i told the tenant that it needed to be ...

I have been getting nickeled and dimed with leaks and clogs.    From a prior life in Illinois, I remember we had no problem making all plumbing issues part of the tenant's responsibility in the lease.   However, I'm n...

Hi there, first post on BP but figured this would be a good place to get some advice. I have had a tenant for roughly a year now, and we do not allow pets (unless they were there when we purchased the property) she ha...

Ok so I am 30 years old. I own my house in Los Angeles, free and clear thanks, to my family purchasing for me. I am thinking about selling it. I will net between $850,000-$950,000 depending on how big I want to go wit...

My tenant has been with us for a year and a half. Rent is about 15% over market with a rent increase 6 months ago and they haven't missed!HOWEVER  ...... when I  sent a contractor over for a few minor violations (smok...

Houses that scare other people.  That is what I love.  The uglier the better. The more cat piss the better, and the more charred wood, the better.  Hoarders, sewer back ups, excessive cats, crack houses, and on and on...

I have a tenant that is going on 3rd year and their contract is due to be renewed. They do occasionally pay late but within grace period ( I have 5 days). I am planning to put them month to month and try to entice pro...

Hi,

I have a tenant that has leasing my property for over a year and has been good at making their payments on time (in other words a pretty good tenant). They asked if they could get a cat. We currently ha...

I own a rental property and the house has numerous mice. Professionals came out and said the house needs to be sealed for a total cost of $1,800. My wife went into the hospital and I cannot afford to spend $1,800. All...

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