Clarence Johnson
***HELP*** Fire in building, tenant filed suit for illegal eviction and security deposit question
I May my one of my parents tenants in Compton, Ca caused a fire in one of their units which caused fire damage to their unit and water damage to the lower unit and adjacent unit. The fire departments report determine...
Matt Batson
claiming renters insurance
Has anyone had so much damage done to their rental property by a tenant that they decided to put in a claim with the insurance company?
We have only one single family home that we carry "renters" insurance on. From w...
Colby Shelhorse
Mold in REO Foreclosure
I am looking at a REO property that has been on the market over 100 days. The listing agent for the bank has been contacted and has notified me that there is a mold problem in the basement. They say that it would cost...
Marek Mika
City of Columbus Violation Notice
I bought a few homes in Columbus using Turn Key Company. I just did received 2 letters from City of Columbus. One with zoning code violation which I understand (Tenant storing items in the backyard, electric meter dam...
Kat Rathell
Dog pee smell - stained hardwood floors
We asked our tenants to move out due to the blatant violation of the 'no pet' clause, but the damage has been done, and the unit reeks of dog pee. The floors are dark, so we have no idea as to the source, and it has b...
Clay W.
New investor - need advice
Hello - I have finally acquired my first rental property (a duplex) and I plan to get my feet wet and manage myself to not only learn but save money since property management doesn't pencil at this point.One renter se...
Wilson Lee
Tenet drove over drain access
My plumber suspects a car has driven over the drain access for the sewage line. And it seems to have damage the pipes. The tenants are not coming out and saying that they hit it with their car. What is the most ef...
Milind Shastri
studs & baseplates have rotted (picture included)
Hi guys!I've got an interesting additional room on a flip property. Looks like the bottom 1/2' of everything structural has eroded/eaten away/magically vanished!Now I'd like to retain this room but, clearly, it needs ...
Aaron Ziegler
Landlord needing to break lease that hasn't started yet
HelloI'm wondering what I can expect or what my obligation is if I need to break a lease that hasn't started yet? It technically starts in 3 days and due to a family situation, I need to move back into this house rath...
Lewis Gordon
Duplex Repair Cost Advice
I have a I have a duplex with heavy fire damage how I calculate the repair cost? Should I multiply price per sqt ft x 2?