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New tenant breaking lease by smoking on premises - how to handle
My online ad for a unit that was recently available to rent stipulated that there is no smoking of any kind allowed anywhere on the premises (including the porch stoop, back yard, and driveway). When asked during the...
Pamela Gordon
Alarm System - Leave On Premises or Remove When Tenant Moves In?
Hi BP's need your advice. I recently put a SimpliSafe alarm system, in one of my vacant properties, of course for security and so that I can set up self guided tours but wanted to know what do you do after you get a ...
Ryan K.
Is THIS a good Lease? Requesting Critique, Suggestions, Feedback
Hey Everyone!This is my first rental property (a triplex), which is in the state of PA. Before I send my attorney to create, I'm asking as many of you Real Estate Investor Veterans as possible to please read it over a...
Alex Gordon
Washington Eviction help
It's time to do my first eviction! I purchased my second property in August, so I have inherited tenants and the old landlords lease. Tennant has not made February payment and has now stopped responding. I posted a...
Ed L.
Tenant Improvements????
How are tenant property improvements handled???
Example.
Tenant installed laminate flooring.
Tenant installed new exterior door.
Tenant installed fence on the property.
Floor to ceiling mirrors glued to drywall...
Sean Price
Non smoking clause in lease
What verbiage should I use when putting a non smoking clause in our lease for a rental property? I am allowed to include that right?
Justin Marcellus
1st Rental in Central Texas
We will be renting our 1st SFR in central Texas. I am a little anxious as in where we could find/consult on a lease agreement. I've downloaded the application off BP and plan on using it, but not real sure where to s...
Ryan Rippinger
Would you sign this lease
I have a garage I currently rent out and received a lease from the new owners with some lines I think are questionable. I'm located in IL. Rent is $200/ month + $20/ month in utilities. Each and every month during the...
Juan Del Arco
How should I handle repair done by tenant
I received a text message this morning from my tenant saying that over the weekend he replaced the kitchen faucet. On one side it is nice he is taking care, BUT I am worried about falling into a game of repairs and m...
Frank S.
Chicago Tenant Smoking Outdoors
Hello,
The Lease reads,
No Smoking is allowed in the apartment; the premise is a non smoking unit.
Based on this, can a tenant smoke outside in the porch and in the back yard by claiming that outside or the fron...