Carolyn Keller
Extra sec. dep. when lease renews for new baby?
Hi:Pretty sure my excellent tenants have a new baby, in addition to their toddler. Want to possibly ask for more of security deposit with this new baby as we all know kids and the damage they cause to rentals. Has any...
Jason Powell
Tenant Suing Over Mold - Help!
I bought a building 6 months ago with inherited tenants. Against my better judgment, I let one of the tenants stay and did not serve a no cause termination. The property inspector 6 months ago noted small spots of mol...
Scott Roy
Info on the RRP rule
We all know about lead paint, but did you know that if you're not following the guidelines set forth by the EPA you could be fined $35.5k. Not to mention causing yourself and others health issues. They have an 8 hr, o...
Doug Webb
Tenant and Marijuana
Ok so I have a duplex with a top unit short-term rental, and a bottom unit long-term rental. We are in Seattle, and the bottom unit tenants will frequently sit out on their deck below and smoke marijuana (perfectly l...
Bar Shalom Laniado
Navigating Lead-Based Paint & Survey Importance in Property Purchase
Hello,
I'm in the process of purchasing a new property for a buy and hold strategy. The seller and I have already signed the contract, but now the listing agent is requesting that I sign a correction stating that my ...
James Thomas
My HOA refuses to release the waiting list for rentals
Isn't that a business record? How do I know they enforce the rules? Am I entitles to see the units on the waiting list or just how many units are ahead of me? Looks like a lack of transparency
Zach Nemechek
Help with Subject To acquisition
I am attempting to acquire a property with Subject To and some cash on top in order to retain the 2.8% interest rate. Can someone elaborate on how the payments are made after you work with the title company and the de...
Lenna Groudan
Texas Realtor Commission Dispute -"Ready, Willing and Able" Buyer
We have had a house listed with a realtor. We started at $254 looking for an owner financed deal but ended up getting the house under contract at $227 with traditional financing. The buyer has not been able to sec...
Marc Freislinger
Personal Responsibility
Maybe I'm the only one, but it annoys me to no end to read articles like this one.
http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/indiana/schools-re-examining-policies-in-wake-of-nd-student-death
Specifically:
An Associated Press i...
Mary Joe
Landlord liability - gas leak, appliances, balcony, windows..
A lot of focus on this board is about eviction nightmare but it is nothing compared to being involved in a gas explosion lawsuit that causes your tenant severe injuries or even death. There is no umbrella insurance p...