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Art Maydan Security Deposits vs. Move-In Fees
10 June 2017 | 7 replies

Which are you using and why? The Chicago Association of Realtors is recommending landlords move away from deposits due to their punitive nature. Tenant can sue for 3X and usually win here. 1 months' rent is a pretty s...

Mike Schorah Could a realtor refuse to rent a room in their personal home to certain individuals?
3 November 2023 | 3 replies

I was reading that realtors are held to a MUCH HIGHER standard than the general public regarding discrimination.

Not trying to offend anyone in 2023 here. Hopefully “certain individuals” isn’t offensive to any left...

Sylvia H. Tenant stayed past their 30 day notice.
18 December 2023 | 9 replies

If a tenant gives you a 30 day notice and is supposed to be out on the 30th but doesn't actually leave until the 4th, are they obligated to pay the month that they stayed in? This came up in small claims court and the...

Marci Stein Late fee 10 percent of rent ?
15 February 2018 | 24 replies

About to rent out my newly purchased house. Want to a dad a late fee to the lease . I’ve read some charge 10 percent of rent , plus 10 per every day late . Seems high . Is that typical? What’s your late fee policy , i...

Nick Brubaker Tenant threatening to take me to court over deposit. What to do?
22 November 2021 | 38 replies

TL;DR:
Decided it was fair to keep deposit of $770 for 5-year tenant for no cleaning, large scratches on floor and trim, hooks in walls, satellite dish installed on roof, and large stain on deck.  He sent threatening...

Daniel Liu how to defend the landlord in California small claim court
6 December 2018 | 15 replies

Hi, Need your help for a small claim case in California.A tenant moved out of my rental property recently. There are a lot of damages, property was very dirty. I sent her the move out statement which showing she owes ...

Sarah Lewis Early Termination Fees- Have they held up in court?
13 September 2018 | 24 replies

I'm looking for some protection against a tenant who will break a lease, especially during the winter months when it might take more than one month to find a replacement tenant. A early termination fee in the lease, w...

Josh Buchan San Diego Small Claims Court
20 October 2019 | 9 replies

Hello BP Investors,I recently acquired a 6 unit building in the city of San Diego.  Acquisition date 3/26/19.  On 4/29 a tennant gave 8 days notice to move out.  I had the PM let the tennant know that 30 days was requ...

Miguel Del Mazo MTR property management
1 October 2024 | 8 replies

My wife and I have been blessed to have 4 units that we own which we MTR and another unit that we arbitrage as an MTR. We got started during COVID. That has given us some insight into our local market (a small city of...

Luke Jackson What does everyone charge for late fees?
28 September 2017 | 11 replies

Hey guys,I'm curious to learn about what other landlords and property managers charge for late fees?  After how many days do you charge the first fee, and how much?  Do you charge a daily fee after that, and if so, ho...