I have a renter who smokes. My lease did not prohibit smoking. Can I withhold any of the security deposit for painting/carpet replacement if there is significant odor from cigarette smoke?
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I have a BRRR property that I need to rehab and looking for any special sauce anyone has been successful with on removing smoke odors?Sorry if this the wrong forum for this but I want to get this property turned aroun...
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Here in Arizona, we had four members of a family killed by carbon monoxide poisoning from a faulty heater in a cabin near Flagstaff. Do you provide CO detectors for your rentals?Family of 4 found dead in cabin from po...
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Hello this is my first post here but hoping to get some advice on a potential flip. I found a property near Greenville, NC that has some fire damage. I have not purchased a fire damaged property before and would like ...
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Hey everyone! Biggerpockets has been teaching me a lot and Brandon is always talking about sharing your knowledge and getting connected. I'm a master electrician from Connecticut with my own business wanting to get in...
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I moved into a triplex this year. Unfortunately since moving in I've discovered the neighbors directly across the hall are some of the worst humans I've ever encountered. My triplex is 3 different owners, and we have ...
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I had a tenant move out and I repainted the apartment. After the second coat of paint the old paint still bleeds through in small dots all over the room which is evidence that someone was smoking in the ...
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Hello BP, Theo & Quinity here looking for any advice you can provide to new landlords. What websites to use to screen future renters, how do you collect your rent, should we allow pets, do you allow smoking, etc? ...
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I've spoken to my tenants several times about the use of smoking and Vape products and marijuana products. They're breaking contract and do not seem to care whatsoever to change their ways. It is gotten to the point w...
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Hi there. So I recently had a house fire in one of my rentals and I am looking for some advice as I have not been through this situation before. I was hoping someone out there could provide some guidance and things ...