Question: My tenant is not agreeing to a pre-moveout walkthrough. He wants to schedule a final walkthrough after he gives the keys back. How can I enter the unit before…
Author: Heidi Palutke
Question: Is there are new law that requires me to refund application fees for denied applicants, even though I have paid for screening reports?
Question: Should I incorporate criminal background checks into my tenant screening process?
This time of year, landlords with properties subject to the Tenant Protection Act may find themselves scratching their heads while they search for an important number issued by the government. …
Question: I understand that as of April 1, we must take photos at move-out and also document repairs with photos when charging the deposit. Is it true that if repairs…
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…
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?
