Leases & notices
Lease terms, renewals, notices to quit, evictions.
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0votesShould I accept a co-signer for an applicant with thin credit?
I have an applicant who is 23, steady job for a year, good references, but almost no credit history. Her dad offered to co-sign. Rent is $1,150. Is a co-signer worth anything in practice or is it just a piece of paper?
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0votesTenant won't let me in to make repairs
I scheduled the smoke detector replacement from my other post. The tenant canceled twice. Now she says she doesn't want anyone in the unit. What do I do?
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0votesHow much notice do you give before entering a unit?
I need to get into a unit to replace a smoke detector. The tenant is nice but doesn't like people coming in. How much notice do you usually give?
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0votesTenant wants her boyfriend to move in
My tenant asked if her boyfriend can move in with her. She has been a great tenant. I don't know anything about him. How do other people handle this?
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0votesLead paint disclosure for an older house
I'm renting out my old house. It was built in 1952. Someone told me I need a lead paint form. What exactly do I have to do?
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0votesWhat income do you require from applicants?
I close on my first rental next month. I'm trying to set my screening rules before I list it. What income do you require? I keep seeing three times the rent.
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