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Jacob R. Crosby How to prove tenants is smoking in unit legally
27 August 2020 | 12 replies

Hello everyone!I recently bought a duplex with tenants living in it. On one of the side the tenants was smoking inside and had been for 4 years. When we did there lease we talked to them about how they will not be abl...

George Smith Prospective tenant says they only smoke off the property
4 August 2016 | 16 replies

Received an inquiry about my rental and they state that one member of the family doesnt smoke in the house. I told them that smoking on the property is not allowed. They said he doesnt smoke on the property. Im guessi...

Brandi Baker Accidental misfire in my apartment
18 March 2020 | 11 replies

I was in my apartment alone when my dog started barking and i could hear someone in the rocks close to my door.  Having lived in a previous apartment where someone has tried to break in twice while i was home i pulled...

Jon K. Outdoor Smokers.... thoughts?
17 September 2012 | 21 replies

This is a shared living situation, with me as the roommate sharing property.

My policy has been "no smokers, no way."

I keep getting smokers inquire, even though I put "no smokers" in the ad.

A few have even come ...

Aryan Strauss Evicted for smoking off property?
1 April 2024 | 11 replies

I didn’t smoke or vape when I rented from my landlord who has a no smoking policy for his units and property. No problem, I go out to the city owned sidewalk and sit on the curb, off property. I always pick up my butt...

Catherine Angle LANDLORDS NATIONWIDE! Most frustrating thing about it?
6 September 2017 | 16 replies

For anyone and everyone who is a landlord, is there something that just pushes you over the edge? Some tenants are absolutely amazing, but we all know that isn't the case all the time. Tenants usually find a way to pu...

Holden Latimer Broken Hip Tenant w/ Smoking Problem
13 July 2015 | 16 replies

Hey BP nation. My wife and I bought our first property, a 4-plex, almost a year ago so we are still pretty green as for as land-lording goes. We have a tenant who we inherited from the previous owner that has a seriou...

John T. tenant smoking issues
20 February 2015 | 28 replies

ive had some issues with a tenant smoking in one of my rental houses.   Ive been soft on them because this happens to be my gfs house and ive basically hidden the issue from her so she doesnt flip a gasket, (i told he...

Jon K. Curry/Spice/Fish/Strong Cooking Smells... allowed?
17 November 2012 | 20 replies

In another thread, someone mentioned that they banned all candles.

Can you ban candles and incense?

Can you actually ban strong curry and cooking smells that linger on property?

We've all been in places that reek ...

Bruce L. Can I deduct from Security Deposit?
21 July 2014 | 29 replies

Hi guys,So my tenant just moved out of the place and wanted to get your feedback as far as what you all think is reasonable to deduct.Above are the pictures of damages caused by the tenant.Before Move-InDuringMove Out...