Lee E.
Must I rent to applicant with theft charge, held for court?
I have an applicant who had a theft by deception charge 3 months ago. The charge is held for court, meaning there hasn't been a trial yet, so there isn't a conviction at this time.
My understanding of my state's (Pe...
Bienes Raices
When you give your screening criteria to the applicant
Do you phrase it in a generalized, or specific way?
i.e. would you write "we check your credit, eviction history, references and make a decision based on a combination of factors..."
or would you put "your applicat...
Aimee Knier
Section 8 as first applicants... discrimination?
We run background and credit checks on our tenants. The first tenants that applied for a place we have for rent were section 8. We have developed a policy that we do not accept tenants:- with misdemeanors less than 8 ...
Jacob Vargas
Looking for someone to save my assets
Has anyone heard of this "Asset Protection Planners"? I am probably going to be sued and I'm assuming they will be going after the houses in my name.
https://www.assetprotectionpla...
Preciate your time!
Jenny Ng
Listing Agent Denied 2nd Bank's Appraisal Request and Blocked My Agent's Number
Hi, I have been under contract since 9/15 and my 30 days to get a bank commitment letter is due this Sunday but really 10/13 (Friday). The listing agent has been unprofessional and ethical since the beginning. This is...
Aaron Davis
service dog and weight restrictions
So we have a clear pet policy that states a 30lb restriction. Tenants moved in with puppy (turns out to be part rottweiler). Now they tell me that they've registered the dog as a service dog, shown me papers, doctors ...
Denis K.
How can I help my friend manage a property without a license
My friend in Colorado wants me to manage their property for a fee. In the State of Colorado for this type of business I would apparently need a license, which I am not planning to obtain for a while. My friend and I a...
Warren Bryant
RN-1 Zoning and multifamily conversion
I am under contract for a home in North Knoxville that is currently set up as a duplex (2b/1ba upstairs; 2bd/2ba downstairs). Given that I am zoned for RN-1, am I legally allowed to use this house as a duplex? Further...
Tess Tari
Tenant Application - Eviction on record
First of all, let me say that everyone here has been my rock since we started this whole process! I appreciate all of the helpful comments!!!I was having issues getting applications on my rental. We have had quite a...
Larry Bowers
Prospective tenant is a slob. How to reject legally?
I’ve seen a few posts in this forum that recommend handling lease paperwork for a prospective tenant at their current residence as a way to see how they will treat your place, like how clean they will keep it. Great i...