by Simone & Associates | Jun 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
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. We did not...
by Simone & Associates | May 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
Q: I have a tenant who moved into his rental unit last month. I included a provision in his lease that prohibits smoking cigarettes in his unit. Now, his neighbors are complaining that cigarette smoke from his unit is seeping through their air vents. When I approached...
by Simone & Associates | Apr 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
Q: I do not allow pets in my apartments. I have a tenant who is claiming that her cat is a therapy animal and she says that she is entitled to a reasonable accommodation. Do I have to let her keep the cat? A: Yes, a landlord must work with a disabled tenant to make...
by Simone & Associates | Mar 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
Q: This is my first time renting out my residential unit. The late fee provision in my Lease allows me to charge a percentage of the rent or a flat fee. How much can I charge for the late fee? A: Your late fee should be no more than 6% of the monthly rent. For...
by Simone & Associates | Feb 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
Q: My tenant is requesting to add a roommate to her lease, do I have to allow my tenant to have a roommate? First, you will need to review your lease or rental agreement with this tenant. As a landlord, you may include a clause in your lease or rental agreement that...
by Simone & Associates | Jan 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
Q: I served my tenant with a three day notice to pay rent or quit and he called me during the 3 Day Notice period to tell me he moved and I could take back the property. He left the keys on the counter and he left some of his stuff behind. What do I do with the stuff...
