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Montez B. Owner pays Utilities
16 October 2022 | 6 replies

Hey team I have a quick question, so I found a great 4 plex to house hack in a C+ area only thing is the owner has to play the utilities, should I stay away from properties like this ? If so what will be some pros an...

Louie E. Paying utilities vs not paying utilities
14 August 2023 | 5 replies

Good day.  When does it make sense to make tenants pay utilities.  I have this 4-plex on contract and the current tenants have the utilities included in their monthly rent.  2 are paying 650 and the other 2 paying 550...

Carrie Westover Security Deposit- do it myself repairs
2 August 2019 | 11 replies

Hi-First time tenant turnover for this landlord . . . would like some feedback on security deposit use questions.We have a lease rider attached with costs spelled out for certain things that need repaired, replaced, o...

Christopher Hu First Rental Property listing questions
4 February 2025 | 6 replies

Hi everyone! I'm getting ready to list my first large property with 3 separate units (Main Unit, ADU, DADU) on a SFH. As Landlords I'm curious to get your take on the below:-Which utilities (Electric, Water/Sewer, Tra...

Account Closed Late Fees Are Illegal?
27 September 2019 | 12 replies

This is a link to an interesting subject regarding Late Charges.https://caltenantlaw.com/late-fees/The article, written by an attorney, states that charging tenants a Late Charge Fees is illegal and when you evict a t...

Tony Robledo How to write a lease with utilities included?
15 March 2023 | 11 replies

I’m a first time landlord about to rent out 2 units in Oak Park, IL.
I was planning on using the lease agreement template available on Avail, but I have a custom amendment I need to add and I want to make sure it is ...

Mark David 5 CA tenant/landlord questions for a pro!
18 April 2020 | 0 replies

Hello friends! As a renter, I have a few really important questions.....1) Here in Los Angeles, if I paid a $2000 security deposit and my damages upon moving- out were more than $2000, can the landlord invoice me for ...

Jawad Ihmoud Using the word "Free" on your real estate website? Illinois Real Estate License Act
9 February 2023 | 3 replies

I am looking to launch a website for my leasing business the City of Chicago.
The best part maybe of having a real estate broker helping you find an apartment and acting as your assistant is that the service is free....

Sophie Latapie Bundling utilities into rent?
9 January 2021 | 13 replies

Hi all. I'm considering rehabbing a rental property to make it as energy efficient as possible, including replacing appliances and converting the kitchen to induction - which could (in an ideal world) bring down energ...

Account Closed Revenue streams for a property management company
26 December 2013 | 25 replies

I need assistance putting together a list of secondary revenue streams for a property management company. So far I have

PM fee (% of rent or flat fee)
Lease ups
Maintenance (upcharge)
Vendor rebate prog...