Request legal advice. We are small time investors with a property in SE North Carolina and my tenant had her LCSW provide medical paperwork requiring an emotional support animal (ESA). As we are in compliance with fai...

Sorry this is long….My daughter is having an issue with former roommates in an apartment in Massachusetts. I’m looking for advice on whether it’s worthwhile to pursue a small claims case. Earlier this year, she was th...

Hi, I just purchased a house and I am planning to rent the basement. From my initial research, I am finding that signing a lease with the tenant is one the most important steps of renting. Would anyone be willing to s...

I'm renting a house and noticed that my garage door won't close. After examining the problem I noticed that middle part sort of caved in. It looked like something hit it from the outside. This must had happened when I...

Hi all. I'm wondering if any landlords in Portland, OR can share the screening criteria they currently use. In particular, since the FAIR ordinance went into effect. My screening criteria are out of date, and the laws...

Embarking on the eviction process can be daunting, especially when it comes to understanding the timeline. In this blog series, we will delve into the intricacies of the eviction process, shedding light on the typical...

I was just asked what my "average tenant" is. I realized that that's changed over the years, and, at least for me, good tenants seem to be partially related to being a good landlord.When I stated out I wasn't a good l...

Hi all,
I am in the process of closing on a rental property and there is a tenant in place that wants to stay after the closing. He has been there for 4 years and is interested in renewing with me. I saw on the publi...

My friend rents a 3 bed house in Columbus, Ohio. One night there were gunshots across the street and stray bullets hit the house. One bullet went through a window and into her roommate's head board. Police investigati...

I am new to being a landlord and I am looking for some information on what all needs to be included in these forms. I have a pretty good idea based on research that I have done but I want to hear/see some ideas fr...