Brian Springfield
Requiring renters insurance
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...
Ryan Reynebeau
Pet rent included in MLS rent amount
We recently had an offer accepted on a duplex. One side is rented and the other is vacant. The MLS showed a rent amount of $1000 for the rented side. We estimated the rent on the vacant side and made an offer based on...
Ben Wernert
Should a no pet policy to include pets in tanks...Fish, etc.
I currently have a no pet policy. I had a potential tenant ask if this policy included a "bearded dragon"...small lizard that is kept in a tank.Does anyone have any experience with pets of this nature?I'm wondering i...
Luke H.
overlooked/ common deposit deductions, no fowarding address
Hope all is well.What are common and overlooked deposit deductions? Including pet deposits?If the tenant doesn't leave on the date can I charge for the extra days?What about my holding cost until I get it rented again...
Rick F.
Maintenance - is prior tenant pet presence/cleaning included?
Hello all,We recently purchased and rented out a town-home, and discovered that after the tenant had moved in, signed lease - that although we had cleaned the place (basic carpet, windows, walls, counters etc.) we did...
Esther Rosenberg
North Carolina Rentals- Liability Insurance Coverage including Pet Coverage
Hey,My rental property is in North Carolina (Wilmington).It is time for me to renew my homeowner's and liability insurance policies. My current liability policy is with USLIC. On the renewal policy, it lists a couple ...
Sylvester Hill
I’m looking for advice on establishing policies on a home.
Does anyone have an example of a list of policies for their houses? If so, will you be willing to send it to me?
Jason Hoskins
Eliminating Pet Urine Smell
Just recently purchased a house to fix and flip. The house contained what looks like a large dog with some of the interior damage. The physical damage will be easy to fix but does anyone have any ideas on eliminating...
Susan Cook
Pets & liability insurance
I recently bought a condo and I am in the process of listing the property for rent. My homeowners insurance policy does not cover pets. My question is can I require a tenant to obtain pet liability insurance if they...
Pouya Banki
Property management fees are from gross or net?
Hi everyone,For long term, is the norm to calculate PM's fees from gross or net income? For short term, I'm paying PM fees from net income after deducting maintenance/repair costs. Is this correct, or should utilities...