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HUD’s New Guidelines on Tenant Screening and Criminal Background Checks
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read moreThe Importance of the Move in and Move out Inspections
In our previous article regarding emotional support animals published in April 2017, we inadvertently used the term “service dog” when we should have used the term “emotional support animal”. Under federal law “service dog” has a specific legal definition....
read moreSmoking
A: No, there is no legal right to smoke cigarettes and restricting smoking does not interfere with the tenant’s privacy or use and enjoyment of the premises. If the tenant refuses to stop smoking, then you may give him a 3 Day Notice to Perform Covenant or...
read moreEmotional Support Animals
A: Yes, a landlord must work with a disabled tenant to make reasonable accommodations. If your tenant has a note from a doctor saying that he or she requires a pet for a condition that is considered a disability, then you must comply with her request....
read moreIllegal Late Fee & Security Deposits
A: Your late fee should be no more than 6% of the monthly rent. For example, if your tenant pays $1,250 in rent per month, then you may charge up to 6% of $1,250 as a late fee, which is $75. Your Lease also gives you the option to write in a flat fee,...
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