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5 steps to resolving a noise complaint
Rent it RightQ: I inherited my mother’s house and rented it to tenants who are complaining about noise from the neighbors. The neighboring property is a townhouse that’s occupied by college students...
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Is unpermitted apartment subject to rent control?
Rent it RightQ: I rent an in-law unit in a single-family home, in a city with rent control. I happen to know that the unit is illegal — it does not have a permit. My landlord says that because the...
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Condo association can recover for damage caused by guest
Rent it RightQ: I own a townhouse that I rent out. The rules of the association make owners responsible for damage that is done by themselves, guests or renters. Our renter had a guest who was involved...
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Collecting late fees on backdated rent
Rent it RightQ: If a tenant owes rent on the first of the month and late fees start on the fifth, how can we enforce late charges if tenants backdate their checks to the fourth or even the first of the...
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Would gun ban violate tenants’ rights?
Rent it RightQ: We own several large apartment complexes. After all that’s happened recently, we have decided that we do not want firearms on the property. Can we prohibit tenants from keeping them on...
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Evicting unwelcome guest easier said than done
Rent it RightQ: I’ve allowed a college friend to stay at my rented home for some time, without paying rent or utilities. My friend changed his address on his ID cards to my address, and gets mail here....
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Why insurance won’t cover damage from sewer backup
Rent it RightQ: Last month we had some water damage in one of our units. The floors were ruined, caused by a backup in a sewer pipe. Our insurance company is giving us a hard time. Isn’t this just the...
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Requiring SSN of rental applicants may be asking for trouble
Rent it RightQ: I have a policy of not renting to anyone who can‘t or won‘t give me a Social Security number. I need it to make sure I run a credit check on the right person. Is there anything illegal...
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Breaking lease over disruptive property showings
Rent it RightQ: The owners of the house we rent told us they’ll be selling the property even though we have a year left on the lease. I have a medical problem and need quiet so that I can rest. But...
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Technicality lets tenant assign lease to friend
Rent it RightQ: My tenant assigned his lease to his friend without my consent, and I didn’t realize it until the new "tenant" withheld rent over repairs. I lost — believe it or not, the case turned on...
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