Kirk R.
If roommate dies in IL what to do?
I've got a roommate with asbestos issues.(really good roommate) Hopefully lives long time. He said he told his daughter to not claim his body.I told him that we're gonna see what the trash guys do when they see his le...
Lawrence Rutkowski
Duplex Lease option and Roommate Law in NYS
Hello all,I own a duplex in the city of Buffalo NY. I am looking at drawing up a lease-option for my downstairs tenants who have been with me for 8 years.I have never done one of these and would be appreciative for so...
Dean Fiacco
Drama at Student Rental - One roommate walked out
I have a student rental in tallahassee which lately has devolved into lots of drama between the girls living there. They have a collective lease agreement for $1500/month for the house they're in.One girl decided to a...
Nicole Marshall
Counting Roommate Rent as Income for Second Mortgage?
I have a 4/3 house and I rent out 3 bedrooms. I receive $2,200 a month in rent (including utilities) and my PITI is $1600/month. I want to buy another property (a fixer upper), move in to it, and then rent out my curr...
Brandon Gale
House Hacking: Insurance wont offer coverage with roommates
So I am currently looking to buy a multi-family property with a conventional 5% down loan and live in the property. I have a specific property I am currently pursuing and have been trying to refine my analysis with mo...
Emily Brehmer
Househacking with two roommates & a kitchen remodel
I currently househack and have two roommates. We all share the living spaces like the living room, kitchen, and two bathrooms. There has been a lot of crazy weather over the last few weeks and constant freezing temps ...
Carlos Lez
Tenant has brought in a roommate without permission
I rent to students, by the room and on their own individual leases. So a 4 bedroom house has 4 people and 4 leases - they are all private rooms and single occupancy. It was just reported to me yesterday that one of th...
Braden Hobbs
Tell tenants you’ll renew if one roommate leaves
Hey all,
We have a family that moved into our property last year and at the last moment before move-in they asked to add their adult friend on the lease. At the time we agreed but now we’d prefer it just be the famil...
Jill G.
Roommate Closed My Utility Accounts Without My Permission
I'm renting a commercial loft with two other co-tenants. We all have separate leases with the landlord. Under the other two tenants' leases, they are to pay me utilities. They each gave me a deposit. One of the tenant...
Lisa Marie
House Hacking Problem: Roommate always late in rent
Hi BP - looking for some advice because I am in a sensitive situation. Basically, I violated the age old rule of rooming with friends. I put goodwill and faith that everything will work out and be OK... not. Long stor...