Kiki Helland
Washington State Extension of Covid Moratorium
I hope someone can help me understand about notices to tenants with partial rent payments, and rents in arrears. I was just notified by a representative with a Washington State landlord association that all notices s...
Jacob Mulle
Car damaged by land care service
I’m renting a house that has professional lawn care services set up by the landlord. The other day I noticed a large rip in the soft top of my Jeep Wrangler right after the landscapers left. My Jeep is parked in the d...
Athita Covington
Buying a “Tenants in place/occupied” property.
Hello all! We may be putting a (very first ever) offer on a “Tenants in place/occupied” property. What kind of questions/ things or red flags should we be looking out for? Is it appropriate to ask about the tenant, re...
Julia Norton
Son in Brooklyn group rental:advice re legal obligation
It has been years since we last owned a rental so seeking UTD advice/suggestions. Children are in their 20s so have been dealing with the typical co-signing for leases. Our oldest lives in Brooklyn. Had a nice group a...
Stephen E.
Fridge Out
The fridge has stopped working at one of my units. As landlord am I liable for the contents? The tenant is pushing for payment.
Mark Golden
How to run tenant background and credit checks?
Hello All,
I am a new landlord and will be looking for a tenant to fill a vacant unit in my duplex and i was wondering how would i go about running a credit and background check on any potential tenants? is there a r...
Sam Milton
Subleasing apt during weeks when not using?
I will likely be relocating out of the Boston area and selling my home. But I would like to keep a small place for when I come in for business, maybe 10-15 days a month. Is it practical to expect to be able to find a ...
Samuel Rosenak
How do I approach neighbors about lease option?
I have two neighbors who have for sale signs in their yards. What kind of offer have you seen to be fruitful? I know both owners are tired of being landlords. One is vacant, and the other is tired of being a tenant..B...
Lois S.
Applicants have restraining orders or domestic violence history
I've been checking online county court records when I get an inquiry about a house for rent in a B-C class area. It seems like many potential applicants have gotten RO against someone, or filed DV charges.The restrain...
Trent Arey
Fair Housing Protected Class
Alright BP fam, here’s the question for today....A family is looking to rent a house in a local town, and they fit the “familial status” protected class.They know that the previous renter, a single man living alone, w...