Bob Stein
Holding security deposit for pool
My tenant had the pool closed before the winter, as per the lease. Now, they are moving out too early in the year to test if there is any damage to the piping due to incorrect closing. In NJ, the deposit has to be ret...
Steve S.
Buying a rental that has a pool - Would you do it?
Part of the lease would be that the tenant pays the pool servicing. I have a property management company that would pass through this cost to a pool servicing company.1) would you take on this deal if the numbers wo...
Yinan Q.
Pool or no pool?
Agents and investors, is a in ground pool a plus or minus to potential buyers in the Seattle area in general? It's an entry level house (sub 500k) with moderate size lot (~6,000 sf). The pool literally takes more than...
Matt W.
Rental maintenance issue
We have rental duplexes and maintain them well and have had no issues with our tenants regarding them. We completed major remodels in February after a 2 year process so as not to inconvenience the tenants, So we und...
Olivia Lui
Multi-unit with one water meter
Hey everyone, I have a multi-unit in Brooklyn and I (owner/ landlord) pay the water bills. The building is on one water meter so I cannot charge tenants for usage. Does anyone have experience in how to deal with a sol...
Adam Beckstetdt
Rental with pool with commercial possibilities
I am buying a property that currently sits on 3 acres and has a house with an additional separate garage and also a pool. This property attaches to another property of roughly 3 acres and I plan to work a deal with th...
Mike Abbate
How long of vacancy until reducing rent?
New landlord here with first rental property. I have had the property on the market for 10 days with 3 showings with positive feedback however, all prospective customers have commented how the rent is slightly above a...
Aaron Wyssmann
Pool Party Anyone? In the basement...
While inspecting a house today I found this The tenant I was speaking with of course said that it was his roommates and not his. He said, "he's had a couple party with some girls over." I bet he has.Needless to say ...
Kevin Y.
Lease and Common Standards in Austin
Hi,
As an owner and first time landlord, I am trying to rent out my house (which is technically a condo) myself. I wanted to know if there was a standard boiler plate document for leases. I know for apartments, peopl...
Jamie Bass
Pros and Cons of owning rental properties w/ pool/waterfront
Numerous properties have been catchIng my eye lately that either have pools or waterfront.
I know the pros but I’ve been thinking of the cons as well. My main concern is lawsuits due to accidents because of this asso...