Sarah Buchanan
What can we legally ask in screening a felon? (sex offender)
I had a potential tenant contact me and ask if I accept felons. I have read that it's illegal (discrimination) to flat out say "no felons" so I asked what the crime was. He said "sex offender, 16 years ago when I wa...
J. Martin
Construction/Rehab in the Bay Area - What are you doing/seeing?
I saw a post by @Andrew Eaton earlier today, and recently was introduced to Shiloe B. , are you doing any projects up here? Or know anyone who is? I've been seeing a lot of people taking small houses, such as 2br/1ba,...
Bienes Raices
City wants to make convicted criminals a protected class (renting)
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/07/13/BA161K9LGE.DTL&tsp=1
James R.
Copy and Paste of a Letter to Airbnb from Host...worth reading.
I found this late last night in a chat room where Airbnb hosts talk about their "experiences" with guests. This one appears to be a letter written by a host directly to Airbnb. I'm guessing it went unanswered and th...
Tyler Smith
Does anyone have the details of my area
does anyone on here have any details on the 43609 toledo ohio area?
Prefferably id like to connect with some of you for further questions.
Im looking for single family housing and id like facts and statistics that a...
Greg Scott
HUD offers more protections for criminals trying to rent
In a letter this week Marcia Fudge, Secretary of HUD, indicated that she intends to "reduce barriers to housing among those people with a criminal record". See here for full details. https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfil.....
Alex Tobias
Fair Housing Laws & Gender Specific Roommates/Attached Apartments
I see people routinely trying to rent a room in their place or attached apartments to only females. Do you think this violates fair housing discrimination laws? It seems clear to me, but am surprised how common this is.
Hadi Fallah
Cook County Illinois - Just Housing Amendment
In Cook County, it is unlawful to deny housing or change the terms of the rental agreement because of an arrest record, juvenile record, or a conviction that has been expunged, sealed, or pardoned.
It also affects ho...
Ryan Huebinger
Just when you find a multi-family deal that peaks your interest...
Found a complex on the MLS recently 10 units. 6 are 2/1 and 4 are 1/1Recently rewired and replumbed. Google street view actually shows it all boarded up from the image in early 2013Price tag $300kMLS states NOI is aro...
Tyler Battaglia
Confirming correct documents for condo rental
I want to make sure Im prepared with the correct documentation to rent out my condo and would appreciate all opinions if im missing anything: - I have the rental application- I have my rental property agreement that I...