Question: Recently our maintenance person went into a unit for routine maintenance and told us the resident is a hoarder. Can I serve a three-day notice to cure? Or can…
Author: Heidi Palutke
Question: Does the new rent reporting law apply to me? If it does, how do I make the offer?
The security deposit law provides for the cleaning of the premises upon termination of the tenancy necessary to return the unit to the same level of cleanliness it was in…
Question: I have an applicant who only has a Brazilian passport, no U.S.-issued government ID. Are we allowed to deny based on this, or can we ask for their green…
Question: I bought a property with a tenant and fixed-term lease already in place. Should I send them a new agreement to sign with me listed as the landlord?
Question: My tenant just moved out. When I went to do the final walkthrough, there were several pieces of furniture, and a bike left behind. Can I dispose of these…
Question: Many of my tenants have e-bikes and scooters. Should I add the micromobility device storage addendum in my lease? Can I prohibit these devices? I am worried about fires.
Question: I am charging a new tenant a security deposit equal to one month’s rent. May I also collect the final month’s rent upfront?
Question: Did the law change this year to prohibit landlords from requiring applicants to have income that is at least three times the rent?
Question: Do I have to allow a co-signer or guarantor when an applicant does not qualify? If I do allow it, what is the process, does the guarantor sign the…