Interesting article in my "Landlord Times" by Robert J Wise, a lawyer in Kansas City, and a former executive director of the Missouri Apartment Association.

It says: "New York and Philadelphia have enacted ordinances...

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE MOVING TO HAWAIIEvery year thousands of people move to Hawaii, buy a home and begin to live their dream. Starry-eyed people come here with high hopes of living in paradise, in a beautiful house o...

It seems about 90% of my inquiries on a rental include a “ I have one or more ESO’s”. It used to be a trickle here and there, but now it’s just about everyone. It’s more the college age crowd where everyone has an ESO...

I'm shopping around for insurance for my first duplex. I won't have a LLC for now, no umbrella coverage either. What are recommended values of:  - Liability protection?  - Medical Payments?  - Loss of Rent (what perio...

hi,i have an apartment in a class c area, a great tenant with good income and credit scores but 3=he has 3 cats, i usually do not accept pets but i am thinking if i should make an exception.  what are your thoughts?th...

Hello all,I have a potential tenant that has a "small bunny who stays in the cage" who would like to look at one of my apartments.  So far, I have allowed cats and haven't had an issue, and we are not allowing dogs (e...

Hello, Please forgive me if this is common knowledge. But I'm still learning and I want to stay compliant with a fair housing laws and regulations. I'm an investor in upstate NY I have a vacant unit and a friend sent ...

Hey everyone,

I wanted to reach out to the community to ask for your thoughts and strategies on how to legally deny "fake ESA's." As ESA's become more and more popular, it seems like many people are taking advantag...

Question - can we still require a non refundable deposit for service animals in Washington State? Potential tenant is asking if it is required since it is a service animals - oh and there are TWO!

Hello! I am closing on a house Tuesday that has a significant pet odor issue! There have been about 6 dogs, a bird, and other caged animals living there.  It seems like getting rid of the odor can be a significant iss...