Joe P.
Flooring Dilemma/Questions, looking for advice
Hi BP -- so I'm actually asking for my current property which has a basement. Here's the skinny:We just had someone come and rip out all the flooring (carpet/carpet pad)We ripped out the carpet because our cats I thin...
Eric Geurkink
Getting rid of month to month tenant with troublesome boyfriend
Closing on a duplex may 31. Currently both sides month to month. Rents will be raised and lower occupant has a cat (won’t be allowed), but also just learned she has a boyfriend (not on lease) who has also been a noise...
Mana Ionescu
Unsure if my real estate company is appropriately marketing
I contracted a company to manage and market the property. There were a lot of missteps on their part along the way, including them posting a description with all wrong information, like for a different property. 67 da...
David S.
Seller did not disclose strong smell of cat urine
We recently purchased a home that seemed to smell fine when we walked it, albeit with a scent diffuser plugged in. After taking possession the smell of cat pee is quite strong, especially on hot and humid days, with n...
Benjamin E.
Accept Dogs in a newly renovated apartment?
Hey all. I have a brand newly renovated three flat in a quiet north side Chicago neighborhood. Hardwood floors, new everything, etc. Just listed it and am getting a high number of "do you accept dogs" viewing inquirie...
Logan McConnell
rental ads, pet deposit
Hi, I just listed my first home in Fort Collins for rent. Is having a one-time $300 non refundable pet fee sound like the norm in town? Do you vary the fee depending on how many dogs they have? Also, is it the norm...
Sadia Abbasi
Tenant keeping unauthorized pet
I have a tenant in one of the units of a duplex in which I live. I am in the process of selling the duplex (Pittsburgh, PA). I had a realtor coming in to take pictures of the house and saw that my tenant had a snake i...
Ayanna Butler
I saw a TINY mouse in my kids room this morning!
This morning I saw a TINY mouse jump from the top of my kids closet to the floor over baskets and into the hallway!!!! It then disappeared!!! Once before i went into my kids closet to clean and I saw what I thought we...
Tyler U.
Non Renewal Notice
I have a tenant who's lease is up in a month and a half on 6/30. I am not going to renew her lease because she has a new habit of paying as late as she can without penalty, a boyfriend living there who is not on the l...
Leslie Johnson
What do you do about pets?
What are your thoughts on tenants having pets? Do you charge an extra monthly rate for pets? Limit size? Extra security deposit?