Michael L.
Tree Trimming Responsibilities
Evening Everyone,Did anyone ever run into conflict with tenant or landlord about who is responsible of trimming trees in SFR setting?In this case I'm a renter and my landlord is outright refusing to trim big palm tree...
Julia J
Snow removal
I own a small building with 5 units. Each unit has its own entrance. Should the tenants be responsible for pulling the weeds for the piece of land belonging to the apt they rent? What about snow removal and salt sprea...
Kimberly Reed
RUBS for 5 unit property
I have a 5-unit mixed use property that I'd like to use RUBS (ratio utility billing) for until I can physically separate the utilities. All of the places I've contacted have told me they won't work with smaller proper...
Allan W.
Landlord knows of 'Illegal Boarders' in Section 8 House ???
Investigating Section 8 Fraud? There is a tenant in my neighborhood that lives with her ex-con boyfriend. She’s on the lease, he is not. It could easily be proved that he lives there (public records, etc). This is s...
James Wise
What state has the best landlords???
According to Rentalutions.com my home state of Ohio has the best landlords in the U.S.Go Ohio. Go Cleveland.1. OhioFor notice of entry, Ohio is topping the charts. 67% provide 48 hours notice of entry and 33% provide ...
Zachary Brown
Boarding House Investment
Hello everyone -- this is my first post here on the BP site.My partner and I are looking into purchasing a boarding house and I wanted to see if anyone else would offer their opinion. The home is located among multi-f...
Scott Nachatilo
April 22, 2010 EPA Lead Based Paint Rules Change
I was just reading on EPA's web site about the April 22, 2010 requirement that contractors working on pre-1978 housing will have to have EPA certification for lead remediation...http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation...
Derrick Oliver
renting out a Mother in law
Hi All,I recently purchased a home with a Mother-in-law apartment in the basement. I plan to house hack the property and live in the Mother-in-law portion. The home is zoned as a single family property. My questions a...
Andy D.
Landtrust - looking for Lawyer to assist
Dear BP,my RE attorney would act as Trustee but he doesn't feel comfortable enough to set up a trust deed etc. for a land trust which would own an (existing) LLC as he's never done that before.The US States involved w...
Jason Lucas
Two homes on a single lot - what gotchas should I be aware of?
Hello,
I'm a first time landlord. I'm looking at a property that has 2 homes located on it. The description states: "it is a Invest type of property with 2 houses on one parcel that CANNOT be separated per the city"...