I am purchasing a tenant occupied property. They all currently have pets. Is it legal to write in my rental agreement that no other pets are allowed to live there? (i.e. I want them to sign something stating how many ...

Here’s the story...I closed on my duplex Friday. I will be moving into the vacant side next weekend, and inheriting tenants of other unit. I will be giving the other tenant their 60 day notice per the month to month a...

Hello All,Correction: 3 WEEKS out from closing!
I am new to the BP community and excited to make this first post. I have an interesting predicament and I'm seeking advice of the BP community to make the best decision...

My husband and I recently bought our first house to rent, it was a big step taken after much research and thanks in part to what I have learned from BP!I've been marketing it for several weeks (posting a few times a d...

A tenant just moved out and when I did the final walkthrough, there was a pet odor, but nothing too crazy.  I had my painter come in and paint (he is a personal friend) and I went in the next morning and the entire ho...

I've got this great deal on a historic home only problem is 4 dogs were locked in the house for several weeks and of course used to bathroom on the floor. The house smells so bad you just have to walk by it and you c...

Hello Everyone,This is going to be a little lengthy....I'm a new landlord, and these are my first tenants. They live in an apartment above my garage. The lower half is not insulated, and the HVAC system is old but fun...

I inherited dream tenants and it is time to renew their lease. On their original lease, it states they will be charged $200 pet fee for EACH pet at the renewal of the lease. (They have 2 dogs) Does this seem steep? I ...

Hello all, 

I am closing this month on a triplex in Florida. I am inheriting a tenant with three cats that is reportedly very rarely actually staying at this apartment since she stays with her boyfriend most of the...

Hello,My property manager notified me that tenants are requesting approval for a new pet rabbit in the house. Lease specifies that one fully trained pet will be allowed upon owner approval. Tenants are not being clear...