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Pawan A. Splitting cost with tenant on addition of blinds in house
2 September 2013 | 10 replies

Hi,

I am first time landlord. My tenants are asking me to add few blinds to windows and have agreed to split the cost 50:50. My questions are:

1) What kind of addendum do I make them sign to make sure t...

Marcia Maynard Injury While Working on Own Property
20 February 2014 | 4 replies

So my husband replaced a hot water heater at one of our rental properties. A bit later he notices a quarter size red spot on his hand - some inflammation and warmth. He plays piano professionally, so this could ...

Jamie Brayton Snow removal expectations
4 March 2023 | 29 replies

How do you manage snow removal and expectations?By far, this is my biggest headache as a landlord. We’re on our second snow removal company and neither have been great, but it is so hard finding someone who is insured...

Brian Springfield Requiring renters insurance
7 September 2023 | 16 replies

I’m a “small time” landlord with SFHs.
Up to now I have not been actively requiring renters insurance in my leases.
I once had tenants with a large dog, and in that case I put a clause in the lease stating that the...

Jon Robinson Buying a Home Owners Association
20 November 2021 | 9 replies

I was recently going through a list of pre foreclosures and have found several that are in one particular HOA, after further research I found that this particular HOA's fees are pretty high ($500 a month) and I am gue...

Stephen Zipp Proactive Landlording or asking for trouble?
16 February 2022 | 5 replies

The set up: I'm a newb REI with my 1st property rented out. My partner, on the other hand owns several other properties and has 10 years experience.We had an issue with heat in one of our units recently. After the iss...

George Wang Tenant shall be responsible for normal wear and tear
31 May 2018 | 3 replies

My friend's landlord in NJ just added "Tenant shall be responsible for repairs caused by tenants including wear, tear, and everyday usage" to their lease renew, I am wonderingIs this legal and will it hold up in court...

Meghan McCallum MICE!!!!!! How much of that is my problem?
10 December 2015 | 8 replies

Hi,My tenants have recently emailed me about mice. How much of this is my problem. I have rented before and when we had mice, we put out sticky traps. The property is in Chicago and mice come in door in all properties...

Damien McDonald Construction loan appraisal - cost approach most appropriate?
21 September 2017 | 8 replies

Hi guys, when obtaining a construction loan from a portfolio lender for new construction on an empty lot, I would think the cost approach to value would be the most appropriate for the appraisal. I was given an apprai...

Shiri Manor Nisenbaum Basement finished without permits
23 January 2017 | 9 replies

I am looking at a house on Atlanta in Rockdale county. Tax record shows its 3+2 .The seller build in the basement additional 2 + 1.The property manager say we can get rent for 5 rooms, which is much higher. Renters do...