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William R. Legal question on Denying and applicant
10 August 2019 | 7 replies

I would like to deny an applicant based on a reference from a previous LL. He believed the tenant was involved in illigal activity. The LL asked me not to disclose that he provided the information. Question: Can...

Mary Jay What reason is ok to use to refuse tenant in renting? (Is misdemeanor a good reason?)
15 July 2024 | 5 replies

Hi guys,What reason is ok to use to refuse tenant in renting? (Is misdemeanor a good reason?)State Florida...

Louise Dowd LEGITIMATE REASONS FOR TURNING DOWN A TENANT
14 June 2010 | 8 replies

Is excessive, visible tattooing on a prospective tenant a legitimate reason to turn him down? His appearance and mannerisms frighten me. What about a recent DUI? Would appreciate any input. Need help quick.

Louis Kelley HUD Threatens To Sue Landlords Who Screen Tenants For Felonies
12 April 2016 | 10 replies

Hi just read a recent article on IBD regarding HUD looking to enforce equality among all renters - even ones with criminal records. I'm a new landlord so my experience is < 3 months of doing this. For those of you ...

Derek Markowicz Felony on background check.
27 July 2018 | 4 replies

Simple question I already know the answer but looking for a little bit of support and wording how to approach this situation. Preliminary questions to prospective tenants I asked if they had any felonies, which they a...

Logan Graham New landlord laws for Upstate New York
28 November 2020 | 9 replies

On the 14th of June 2019 New York state passed a lot of new laws for Landlords to follow. I work in residential and this is what I have learned so far from all these changes. 
1. Eviction Process:  There is now a 14 ...

Ann Bellamy NH Landlords take note: Important change in eviction workouts
29 September 2015 | 0 replies

For those of you with New Hampshire rental property, this is from the legislative liaison for the NHREIA. In summary, for now, agreements in court regarding future rent payments will be denied by the courts: "One...

Michael Ndjondo makadi Buying a portion of lot from neighbor
23 October 2023 | 9 replies

Good morning Has anyone ever bought a portion of neighbor's lot in general and in CA in particular? What are the processes involved and where to start?

Account Closed Screening tenant with arrest record - help!
25 February 2019 | 31 replies

Hi BP and Happy Sunday!In the process of screening tenants for my first ever rental property. I've read the BP book on manging rental properties, and other articles and such about the Fair Housing Act, and am wonderin...

John Smith Broker License With a Felony
1 April 2019 | 5 replies

I want to get a broker license in Illinois and I’ve completed the first two tests and the national portion of the AMP exam. I need to re-take the state portion. I was convicted of felony possession of marijuana in ear...