by Simone & Associates | Feb 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Q: I have tenants who have not paid rent and are claiming they have bed bugs. Can I give them a three day notice to pay rent or quit before I inspect the unit? A: No, you should not give a three day notice to pay rent or quit until the bed bug inspection is...
by Simone & Associates | Jun 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
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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...
